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Joining Forces
We like to tout our accomplishments-it helps spur more of them. But who really is "we." The NWTA is only as great as the sum of our parts and partnerships. This includes other trail builders such as West Side Trail Federation and Hood River Area Trail Stewards, land managers such as the BLM and the City of Portland, and of course our awesome members and sponsors like you. It truly takes partnerships such as these to make anything happen, even if things may often seem slow or frustrating.
Next month, voters within Portland Metro's boundary will consider passing a parks and natural areas levy (Measure 26-152) which, if successful, will provide funding to pay for care and improvement of Metro parks and natural areas. The NWTA is a proud supporter of the levy. Together with IMBA, we have worked with Metro over a number of years to address potential opportunities for mountain biking on Metro properties.
As mountain bikers, many of us have a strong connection to the outdoors and we value the care that is needed to maintain these areas. But, we also want places to ride. If approved by voters, levy funding will not only help pay for needed maintenance and natural area protection, but funding will also go towards increasing access to mountain biking in the Agency Creek/McCarthy Creek parcels (more information can be found on our website.
You can find out more about the levy on Metro's website or by coming to our April membership meeting to hear directly from a Metro representative.
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See you there!
Jon Pheanis
NTWA President
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Major Milestone at Stub Stewart State Park!
Now We Celebrate!!
 Sunday, May 5th @ 9am - NWTA hosting "Berms, Bridges, and Beer" work party at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park with an after work celebration of a goal accomplished by volunteers at Stub for 2012/2013 build season - we've connected the North to South mountain bike area! If you've ever come out to Stub to help work on trails in the past 4 years of trail building with NWTA (or Westside Trail Federation), then don't miss this event!  Bring your bike (optional)! We're planning for a short work party followed by sharing some tasty beverages (supplied by Hopworks) in the woods. For the full calendar listing check out the NWTA calendar here. |
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Scappose-Rocky Point Update - 4/24/2013
Have you ever stood at the top of Heather Canyon peering lustfully over the rope looking at the freshies ready to shred but know the nice guys in the red jacket are nearby? Well that is what is going on at Scappoose and we were informed the South side will be open very soon by the manger. They are moving the equipment out and it is very important not to be in the closed areas or block any of the gates.
So don't be a knuckle head and poach the line until we get official word and distribute it. The people on the Scappose area mailing list will get word first when it opens. To be added to the list send an email to andyc@nw-trail.org.
On a related note, Longview Timber is looking for a new Tree Farm Manager for their property in the Coast Range. If you have a BS in Forestry or Forest Engineering this could be a great job. Applications are due May 3, details can be found here in the Oregonian or we can forward the announcement just email the address above. Imagine the possibilities of managing private timberland at the coast, then getting transferred to Scappose timberland. Or imagine if this happened to your friend, so pass the announcement on if you know someone qualified.
Thank you,
Scappose Trail Steward
Sandy Ridge Shuttle Fundraiser
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Announcements
Oregon League of Conservative Voters - Call for Volunteers
We're getting closer to election day and could use your help now more than ever. Come out and make some calls in support of Measure 26-152, the Restore our Natural Areas Metro levy, with campaign and OLCV staff. We'll be at OLCV's office downtown, 133 SW 2nd ave, Suite 200, from 5:30 to 8:30 on May 2nd and May 5th. Contact Miguel Lopez or check out the OLCV's website for more information. See you there!
Knebal Springs Trail Reroute Open for Comment
Open for public comment through April 30th. This project includes a 2 mile trail build to reroute Knebal Springs off of the current forest service roads connecting the existing trial system. The project would also eliminate current trespassing issues into the Dalles Municipal Watershed and would provide a safe recreational experience for all users. To take a look at the plan details go to the USDA description of the plan.
NWTA Speaks at Washington State Conference
In mid April, NWTA presented at the annual Washington Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA) conference in Vancouver, Wa. In front of land management staff and park and recreation professionals from throughout the state, Jon Pheanis (NWTA President) joined together with planners and recreation managers to discuss ways to include mountain biking in community park systems. The panel discussed several new projects including the Ventura Park bike pump track, the Cascade Locks EasyCLIMB trail system and the soon-to-be-built trail system at Swan Creek Park near Tacoma, Wa. Along with appearances at state conferences in Oregon and California earlier this year, NWTA is helping to keep mountain biking at the forefront at home and elsewhere.
Ride bikes with kids on local trails!
NWTA is teaming up with Portland Parks and Recreation for our second annual kids camps in July and August. This is a great opportunity to "give back" while doing what you love to do, riding your bike in the woods! We are looking for 2-3 friendly, outgoing, and energetic volunteers to assist the primary instructors Dirt Dojo with the 20 kids who will participate in e ach camp. See our website for more info about the NWTA Kids Camp. We welcome Timberline as our title sponsor this year! We are always looking for additional sponsors. Please contact toma@nw-trail.org for more info. This ride will take place Saturday, May 4th. Details are posted to nw-trail.org calendar and N.W.T.A. Women's Group Facebook page (all punctuation req'd). Email Debbiec@nw-trail.org if you have additional questions. Showers Pass Bike Raffle
Shower's Pass is again donating a custom mountain bike to be raffled by NWTA. $20 per ticket and they will be available at the Short Track Race series events at happening at PIR this summer. Check the NWTA website soon for more information about this exciting opportunity!
Sincerely,
North West Trail Alliance
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