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January 27, 2018 Matthew Nelson

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We are excited to share the news that the Coronado We are excited to share the news that the Coronado National Forest recently approved one of our priority reroute projects – Santa Rita Foothills Singletrack. This will remove the #AZT from its co-location along forest roads on Passage 5 by constructing 10.6 miles of fresh trail, and naturalizing 0.5-mile of abandoned trail. Why is this important to the ATA, and why should all trail users be celebrating? First, the AZT is intended to be a non-motorized trail experience, as defined by the National Trails System Act. Sharing roads with ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, ebikes and other motorized uses is not the #ArizonaTrail experience that Congress, the US Forest Service, and the ATA envision. By replacing road segments with trail, the AZT becomes more of a National Scenic Trail and less of a patched together network of roads and trails. More time on trail means you get to experience natural quiet, wildlife, and nature immersion within this unique landscape of grassland prairie and oak woodland. We are very grateful for the staff at #CoronadoNationalForest and US Fish & Wildlife Service for reviewing and approving this project despite recent cuts to their workforce. All partners worked hard to follow all environmental laws and regulations, and solicit and integrate public input to get the project approved in advance of an upcoming funding deadline. When will you get to hike, run or ride it? Well, thanks to funding from the @u.s.forestservice , @azstateparks & Trails, @south_32, the @spiritworld100, a private donor from the Tucson Saddle Club, and contributions from members and donors like you, we are confident this new segment will be completed within the next year. If you’d like to help, look for volunteer opportunities later this year by tapping the VOLUNTEER button in our profile bio . We won’t start corridor clearing and trail construction until after October 1 when yellow-billed cuckoos are done nesting and raising their young for the season.
A HUGE shout-out is going out today to @pioneertit A HUGE shout-out is going out today to @pioneertitleagency Arizona, who is a huge supporter of the Arizona Trail Association! Thank you for loving the AZT! One thing that money goes toward, is the amazing #ArizonaTrail Finisher's Belt Buckle! If you've finished the 800-mile #AZT, it's our gift to you!
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. Yesterday, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) included language within the budget that mandates the sale of over 2 million acres of public lands in 11 states across the West, including Arizona! It also mandates more oil and gas leasing, including on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, expedites road construction through Gates of the Arctic National Park, and requires mass timber sales in national forests, and other bad news. Selling millions of acres of our public lands without a thorough public input process would be a huge loss to future generations of Americans, and kicks open the door to paying for whatever Congress and the Administration wants by selling our land to the highest bidder. This is not OK. Please call your Senators TODAY and tell them public lands are not for sale, and urge them to reject Senator Lee's proposal. If you live in Arizona, please call Senator Mark Kelly (202-224-2235) and Senator Ruben Gallego (202-224-4521). If you live outside Arizona, you can find the contact information for your Senators at www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
#ArizonaTrail Supports Wildfire Prevention & Emerg #ArizonaTrail Supports Wildfire Prevention & Emergency Response In addition to being a recreational destination that attracts hikers, runners, mountain bikers and equestrians from around the world, the #ArizonaNationalScenicTrail (AZT) is a valuable resource for wildfire prevention, response and recovery. 🌵Fire Break Trails act as important fire breaks, often stopping the flames once they reach the trail as they run out of fuel. Some communities are building recreational trails around their towns to simultaneously increase fire breaks and provide recreational opportunities. ⚒️Fuels Reduction Arizona Trail Association (ATA) volunteers contribute tens of thousands of hours of labor each year to removing brush from the trail corridor -- reducing vegetation on the ground that fuels wildfires. 👨‍🚒Wildland Firefighter Access The AZT provides access to remote areas for wildland firefighters. A well-maintained trail makes it safer and faster for firefighters to respond to emergencies. 👋Trail User Reporting As a popular path throughout the state, Arizona Trail visitors are often the first to report wildfires, both natural and human-caused, reducing damage to landscapes, structures, watersheds and other important resources. 😎Public Education As a well-established nonprofit organization, the ATA provides immediate information to the general public about fire restrictions, wildfires near the trail, closures and detours, and much more through social media, website, eNewsletter and on-the-trail navigation apps. ✅Damage Assessments After the flames have subsided, ATA staff and stewards are often the first ones on the ground conducting wildfire damage assessments and mitigation plans to restore the trail and the landscape as quickly as possible. The ATA also pursues state, federal and private funding sources to hire contractors to repair the trail after wildfires. Your support of the ATA benefits landscapes, communities, Arizona's outdoor recreation economy, wildland firefighters, and so much more. Donate online today at aztrail.org to help us continue our important work. 🔗link in bio
COME SEE US in-store at @kendrascott ~ Chandler Fa COME SEE US in-store at @kendrascott ~ Chandler Fashion Center & Tucson La Encantada on June 28 4-6pm, and mention The Arizona Trail Association at checkout for 20% of your purchase to go towards the AZT! Come say hi and visit with ATA staff while you shop for something special! • Can’t make it in-store? Shop online at https://www.kendrascott.com June 28-29 with code GIVEBACK-JMMUN to also donate 20% of your purchase back to The Arizona Trail Association!
Enjoy this eye candy from Shutterbug @arizona_adri Enjoy this eye candy from Shutterbug @arizona_adrienne and Slumberjack, who just finished up section hiking (5+ years) the #ArizonaTrail. "I loved this trail even through the Mazzies, with multi-day snowstorms and low desert heat. It’s been a treat to see this state on our feet!" - Shutterbug
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