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February 1, 2025 Matthew Nelson

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2026 PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS TO NATIONAL TRAILS: WHAT 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS TO NATIONAL TRAILS: WHAT'S AT RISK... > The National Park Service will face a $900 million funding cut to National Park Service Operations > BLM funding for National Trails reduced to $0 from $11 million - overall 74% cut to national Monuments, National Conservation Areas, Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and National Scenic and Historic Trails > The Forest Service will face trail funding cuts of 60% for maintenance > Drastically reducing critical Land and Water Conservation Funds promised to the American people that are essential for protecting and completing the national trails system What Does This Mean? These cuts will lead to: > Increased staffing cuts at our already under-staffed land management agencies > Limited agency resources and increased roadblocks for nonprofit partners to effectively build, maintain, and interpret the trails > Delays for critical maintenance projects that will increase the deferred maintenance backlog > Negatively impacting the American public’s visitor experience and recreational enjoyment of trails What can you do? Amplify. > Spread the word! Tell your friends and family how the proposed budget will impact the National Trails System and public lands. Share on social media, have these conversations! > Your voice has power. Contact your representatives and advocate for the continued funding and protection of the National Trails System @nationaltrailssystem
We are excited to share the successful outcome of We are excited to share the successful outcome of the recent project to install a total of eight rollovers in the #Flagstaff area along the #ArizonaTrail! Over the course of three days, the @aztrailvets Program installed all 8 rollovers between #WalnutCanyonNationalMonument north to the Picture Canyon area (#AZT Passages 31C and 32A). While we were met with the expected challenges of getting these in the ground, everything went seamlessly. Special thanks to: - The Faus Family for generously providing funding for the rollovers - @coconinocounty staff for assistance with planning and approvals - Coconino National Forest staff for assistance with planning, logistics and approvals - @nationalparkservice staff for assistance with rollover storage, camping arrangements and event support - ATA Veterans Program, ATA volunteer stewards and ATA staff for project implementation - special interest metalwErks for fabrication and transportation of rollovers We are incredibly thankful to everyone involved with the planning and installation of these rollovers. This was a team effort and we could not have done it without all of your support!
Congress is trying to sell our public land. NOW is Congress is trying to sell our public land. NOW is the time for you to reach out to your Senators and tell them our heritage is not for sale. There is language within the Senate Budget Reconciliation bill that mandates the sale of over 3 million acres of public lands in 11 states across the West, including Arizona. It also forces more oil and gas leasing, expedites road construction through environmentally sensitive areas, requires mass timber sales in national forests, and other bad news. This map shows the lands eligible for sale in Arizona, and around the Arizona Trail, under this disastrous proposal. Thank you @senrubengallego and @senmarkkelly for speaking out against this proposal. Let's get the rest of our Arizona Congressional delegation to speak up for Arizona! @repjuanciscomani Representative Greg Stanton @rep.elicrane @repyassansari @repdavid Rep. Abe Hamadeh
Happy #summersolstice! 📷 Bob Wirth - next to A Happy #summersolstice! 📷 Bob Wirth - next to Alfa Fia tank with rocky mountain iris, on the #AZT, with Humphrey's and Agassiz Peak in the background
🚨 URGENT: We Need Your Voice TODAY! 🚨 The A 🚨 URGENT: We Need Your Voice TODAY! 🚨 The Arizona Trail Fund is at risk of being left out of the 2026 state budget, and we need your help right now to make sure that doesn’t happen. 📞 Please call Governor Hobbs’ office and your Arizona state legislators TODAY and tell them you support state funding for the Arizona Trail Fund. This critical fund helps maintain and protect the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail — a natural treasure that connects communities, supports rural economies, and provides life-changing outdoor experiences. 🗣️ Your voice matters. Your call could be the one that tips the scale. 👉 Find your legislators here: https://www.azleg.gov/findmylegislator/ 📞 Call Governor Hobbs’ office: (602) 542-4331 🧡 Tell them: “Please include the Arizona Trail Fund in the 2026 state budget. The Arizona Trail is essential to our state’s environment, economy, and quality of life.” Time is running out — make the call today and help protect the Arizona Trail for future generations. #ArizonaTrail #SaveTheAZTrail #AZLeg #AZGov #AZBudget #ProtectWhatYouLove
📢June 17, 2025 ~ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Comprehe 📢June 17, 2025 ~ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Comprehensive Plan Signed for Arizona National Scenic Trail ARIZONA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service recently signed the #ArizonNationalScenicTrail Comprehensive Plan. The plan establishes a long-term framework to guide the coordinated management of the 800-mile trail that spans Arizona from Mexico to Utah. Required by the National Trails System Act, the comprehensive plan outlines administrative objectives, policies, and management guidance for the Arizona National Scenic Trail. The plan supports future stewardship actions by the Forest Service and partners, including landowners, land managers, and volunteer organizations, while preserving the trail’s unique ecological, historical, and recreational values. The plan’s approval is a significant step in continued coordination across multiple jurisdictions and landscapes. “This plan reflects years of collaboration and a shared commitment to protect one of the country’s most iconic, non-motorized long-distance trails,” said Michiko Martin, Regional Forester for the Southwestern Region. “The Arizona National Scenic Trail not only showcases the natural and cultural diversity of the state, but it also connects communities, supports local economies, and inspires environmental stewardship.” “We couldn’t be more excited about the completion of the plan,” said Matthew Nelson, Executive Director of the Arizona Trail Association, the nonprofit organization formed in 1994 to lead the development of the Arizona Trail. “Our organization has been working for decades to gather documentation for a robust plan that prioritizes protection of the #ArizonaTrail’s resources – from natural quiet and scenic vistas to accessible trailheads and visitor capacity recommendations. This plan is a map for land managers to follow, and gives us hope for the future direction of the #AZT. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this plan over the years, and US Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz whose signature makes it reality.” @usdagov
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