QWR's Don Amador Helping FS Trail Rehab Project
The Western Congressional Caucus announced today that the
Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its report regarding the
maintenance of system trails on National Forest lands.
Link to GAO Report
In 2012, Rep. Lummis (R-WY), Rep. Simpson (R-ID), and
Rep. Moran (D-VA) asked the GAO to analyze various
challenges faced by the agency to maintain over 158,000 miles Forest Service
System Trails in motorized and non-motorized areas.
Volunteer Support for Trail Projects
QWR believes the report highlights the need for the agency
to better utilize partnerships with volunteer groups and other trail
stakeholders. We also believe the report
correctly notes how NEPA-related red-tape (and subsequent lawsuits) hinders the
agency’s ability to effect on-the-ground services such as trail maintenance and
environmental mitigations that both protect resources while allowing public use
of route networks.
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