Iowa Trails Summit June 13,2014

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Iowa Trails Summit Iowa Trails Summit June 13,2014June 13,2014

National Park ServiceNational Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorU.S. Department of the InteriorMidwest Regional OfficeMidwest Regional Office

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Who We Are:Who We Are: Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance

ProgramProgram(RTCA)(RTCA)

Community Assistance Arm of NPSCommunity Assistance Arm of NPS

Support Community Led Natural Resource Support Community Led Natural Resource Conservation and Outdoor Recreation ProjectsConservation and Outdoor Recreation Projects

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Where we are: Where we are: National Park ServiceNational Park ServiceMidwest RegionMidwest Region

RTCA Office Locations RTCA Office Locations

OmahaOmaha(Midwest Regional Office)(Midwest Regional Office)

Chicago, Il (CCA)Chicago, Il (CCA)

Empire, MI (SLBE)Empire, MI (SLBE)

Milwaukee, WI (AO)Milwaukee, WI (AO)

Peninsula, OH (CUVA)Peninsula, OH (CUVA)

Fayetteville, AKFayetteville, AK

Omaha

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What We Do:What We Do:

Work with Community groups.Work with Community groups. Local and State Governments to…Local and State Governments to…

Conserve rivers, preserve open Conserve rivers, preserve open space and develop trails and space and develop trails and

greenways.greenways.

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What We Do:What We Do: Work to Define Vision and GoalsWork to Define Vision and Goals Provide Meeting FacilitationProvide Meeting Facilitation Provide Concept Planning and DesignProvide Concept Planning and Design Research Funding SourcesResearch Funding Sources Conducting Neighborhood MeetingsConducting Neighborhood Meetings Promote Healthy LivingPromote Healthy Living Promote Alternative TransportationPromote Alternative Transportation Assist with Marketing BrochuresAssist with Marketing Brochures Evaluate Trail NeedsEvaluate Trail Needs Gathering Key StakeholdersGathering Key Stakeholders Help Develop PartnershipsHelp Develop Partnerships

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How to get RTCA AssistanceHow to get RTCA Assistance

2 page online application process due August 1 2 page online application process due August 1 Applications are generally approved in Applications are generally approved in

SeptemberSeptember Applicants are notified around October 1Applicants are notified around October 1stst

Projects begin in OctoberProjects begin in October RTCA fiscal year October 1- September 30RTCA fiscal year October 1- September 30 Potential for Unofficial (Consultation) Project Potential for Unofficial (Consultation) Project

No Financial Assistance availableNo Financial Assistance available

Professional services onlyProfessional services only

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Project SearchProject Search Connecting People to the OutdoorsConnecting People to the Outdoors

Creating outdoor programsCreating outdoor programs Improving outdoor spacesImproving outdoor spaces

Health and Wellness in the OutdoorsHealth and Wellness in the Outdoors Connecting community programs to Natural Connecting community programs to Natural

Resource ActivitiesResource Activities Connecting Urban Youth to the OutdoorsConnecting Urban Youth to the Outdoors

Summer programsSummer programs School programsSchool programs

River ProjectsRiver Projects Establishing a river trailEstablishing a river trail Trail improvementsTrail improvements

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What’s happening What’s happening in in

Western IowaWestern Iowa

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Pottawattamie CountyPottawattamie CountyCounty-wide Trails PlanCounty-wide Trails Plan

2012 2012

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Pottawattamie CountyPottawattamie CountyCounty-wide Trails PlanCounty-wide Trails Plan

2012 2012

Developed Trail CommitteeDeveloped Trail Committee Formed Trails BoardFormed Trails Board Forming a 501c3Forming a 501c3 Raising Funds to Build 27 miles of Paved TrailRaising Funds to Build 27 miles of Paved Trail

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Shelby CountyShelby CountyCounty-wide Trails PlanCounty-wide Trails Plan

2013-14 2013-14

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Mills CountyMills CountyCounty-wide Trails PlanCounty-wide Trails Plan

2013-142013-14

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Cass CountyCass CountyUpdate Trails Plan Update Trails Plan

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Harrison CountyHarrison CountyDeveloping Lewis and Clark Trail Developing Lewis and Clark Trail

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Montgomery CountyMontgomery CountyTrail Planning Discussions Trail Planning Discussions

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Wabash TraceWabash TraceConnection to Missouri Connection to Missouri

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Next StepsNext Steps

Building PartnershipsBuilding Partnerships

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Building PartnershipsBuilding Partnerships

Pottawattamie County Trails Board Identified Pottawattamie County Trails Board Identified Needs:Needs: Partnership with Surrounding Counties and Partnership with Surrounding Counties and

CommunitiesCommunities Incorporate the Lewis and Clark Trail PlanIncorporate the Lewis and Clark Trail Plan Planning Across County LinesPlanning Across County Lines Regional MarketingRegional Marketing Regional IdentityRegional Identity Connection to the ADTConnection to the ADT Prioritize DevelopmentPrioritize Development

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Building PartnershipsBuilding Partnerships

Pott. County Trails Board Invites Potential Partners:Pott. County Trails Board Invites Potential Partners: Shelby County Trails Committee Shelby County Trails Committee Mills County Trails Committee Mills County Trails Committee Nishna Valley Trails Committee (Cass Co.)Nishna Valley Trails Committee (Cass Co.) City of Council BluffsCity of Council Bluffs

Growing the Partnership:Growing the Partnership: Gain Mutual AgreementGain Mutual Agreement Develop Consistency Through Signage and MarketingDevelop Consistency Through Signage and Marketing Planning Priority Section Construction Planning Priority Section Construction Share funding for Best ResultsShare funding for Best Results

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What’s next? What’s next? Where do we go from here? Where do we go from here?

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Regional IdentityRegional Identity

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Regional IdentityRegional Identity

Develop Regional Name and LogoDevelop Regional Name and Logo Develop Regional IdentityDevelop Regional Identity

Marketing Marketing BrandingBranding Increase Awareness of TrailsIncrease Awareness of Trails

Develop Regional CommitteeDevelop Regional Committee Trails Coordinator?Trails Coordinator?

Continue Partnership DevelopmentContinue Partnership Development Continue Building TrailsContinue Building Trails

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Regional Significance Regional Significance

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Regional Significance Regional Significance Central Iowa Trails System Central Iowa Trails System American Discovery Trail (ADT) American Discovery Trail (ADT) Mississippi River Trail (MRT) Mississippi River Trail (MRT) Iowa Great LakesIowa Great LakesLeMars to Sioux CityLeMars to Sioux CityTurkey River Recreation Corridor (TRRC)Turkey River Recreation Corridor (TRRC)

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Thank You!Thank You!

National Park ServiceNational Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorU.S. Department of the Interior

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Lewis and Clark TrailLewis and Clark Trail

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American Discoveries Trail (ADT)American Discoveries Trail (ADT)

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Marketing ToolsMarketing Tools

Statewide Trail CorridorsStatewide Trail Corridors

Mississippi River TrailIowa Great Lakes

AmericanDiscovery

Trail

Central Iowa Loop

Lewis and Clark Multi-Use Trail