THE TECHNICAL CENTER
"Tools To Keep The Coast For Everyone!"
  • Build and Maintain Trails!
  • Work for Public Access!
  • Do Conservation Projects!
  • Preserve The Coast!
The Technical Center offers Technical Support by
Providing Resources through Information and Links
About Trail Development and Environmental Preservation.
It's being designed To Serve both Government Agency Staff and Volunteer Individuals and Groups.
    This center will be expanded overtime,
    based on our experience and your input.

If you have given us input on topics
that you would like to see included . . . Thank you!
We have been collecting all your suggestions, and will be
incorporting them into our coastal library in the near future.
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    "HOW-TO" INFORMATION AND LINKS
    Learn about "how to do what needs to be done" to
    Work for Trail Development and Coastal Preservation.

  • Write Grants

    • The Foundation Center
  • Testify at Public Hearings
  • Work with The Media
  • Recruit Volunteers
  • Raise Funds
  • Request In-kind Donations
  • And Other Topics!
    • This section to be developed and expanded.

    "WHO-TO" INFORMATION AND LINKS
    Learn about "Who to contact to do what needs to be done" to Work for Trail Development and Coastal Preservation.

    This section to be developed and expanded.
     

    SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

    National Trails Day
    National Trails Day  was created by the  American Hiking Society  in 1993 in an effort to further the goals of Trails For All Americans, a plan to establish a nationwide network of pathways that enable people to travel from their backyards to the backcountry -- and back again -- without leaving the trail. Occurring annually on the first Saturday in June, the program has grown to a nationwide extravaganza, attracting over one million outdoor enthusiasts to more than 3,000 events each year.  The American Hiking Society serves as the organizer of the program, providing technical support to grassroots organizers across the country and staging a national media campaign that kicks off during National Trails Day and continues to educate people about hiking and trails throughout the summer season.

    Millenium Trails Program
    The new national (United States) Millenium Trails Program  that will recognize trails, sites along trails which interpret history, will preserve open space, and enhance recreation and tourism to provide an enduring legacy for all Americans as we begin the new millenium.

    AmeriCorps Program - Northwest Service Academy
    "AmeriCorps Northwest Service Academy is now recruiting people to serve in the environment, schools, and communities. Positions available now!  Benefits include a post-service scholarship to repay loans or to further schooling, a modest bi-weekly stipend, health care, child care (for those who qualify), and a true sense of accomplishment!"   AMERICORPS  and Northwest Service Academy workers have performed conservation and trail projects in the past, therefore, there may be an opportunity to be involved in future conservation and trail development work.

    Austrailian National Coastal Conference - March 6-9, 2000
     Austrailian National Coastal Conference   "Titled 'Beyond the Beach', the conference (will be) . . . a major opportunity for delegates to focus on Austrailian marine and coastal issues, evaluate and assess strategies, set directions, and report on outcomes."
     

    TRAIL DEVELOPMENT
    This section to be further developed and expanded.

    GRANT PROGRAMS

     American Hiking Society

     Recreational Trails Program

    TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
     
     

    EDUCATION

    BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES

     ACORN NATURALISTS is a company which provides a catalogue of  extensive new resources for the trail, field and classroom.  Environmental, Outdoor, and Natural Sciences Education are the primary focus of their products plus information for trails and interpretation.
     
     

    CONSERVATION

    MARINE ENVIRONMENT

    "Center for Marine Conservation is leading the fight to protect
    our oceans through through science-based advocacy, research and public education."

    COASTAL ENVIRONMENT
     

    HABITAT RESTORATION
    An extensive resource and source directory for native plants is a publication with a magazine format called  HORTUS West.
    It's second issue for 1998 listed "commercial sources for 3,000 western native plants & seeds!"

    INTERNATIONAL

    The Department of Natural Resources and Environment in the state of Victoria in Austrailia has an extensive website.  Their homepage notes, "The coast of Victoria will be a pleasure to experience by both present and future generations, respected by all and recognised as one of the nation's icons."  Read their pages to be inspired and to get ideas on how to save the coast you love wherever you live around the world!
     
     
     

    SPECIAL REPORTS AND INFORMATION

    TOURISM
    An incredible report available on-line from Austrailia's Office of National Tourism about how to develop and operate ecologically sensitive and sustainable tourist accommodations.  "Eco-Lodges," so to speak!

    RECREATION

    Access: Information on accessible trail design, recreation, and related topics.
     

    CONSERVATION

    This section to be developed and expanded.

    "ORG-LINKS"
    The National Coast Trail
    Since The National Coast Trail would link together already existing trail systems we have included direct links to those specific trail organizations we consider directly and indirectly related to our vision for The National Coast Trail.

    This is only an initial listing and will be expanded to include all applicable organizations.
     
     

    North Country Trail Association
     North Country Trail Association

    Pacific Northwest Trail Association
     Pacific Northwest Trail Association

    American Discovery Trail Society
     American Discovery Trail
     

    The International Coast Trail
    Since we may participate in the development of an international coastal trail system we will be providing direct links to specific trail organizations around the world with coastal trails.

    This section to be developed.

    "GOV-LINKS"
    Since The National Coast Trail would link together already existing trail systems we have included direct links to those specific government agencies we consider directly related to our vision for The National Coast Trail.

    This section to be developed.

    "E-MAIL" LINKS
       "Trail development and Conservation could be enhanced!
    Providing e-mail links to facilitate communication is one way to do it."

    Quick and easy connections between . . .

    • Government Agencies
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • Interested Individuals
    NOTE: These connections are offered for those directly involved
    in trail development, public access, and coastal preservation.  Please consult the library for general information on these topics.

    Ala Kahakai Trail in Hawaii
    Technical information only about the ALA KAHAKAI National Trail Study
    and Final Environmental Impact Statement done by the National Park Service,
    January 1998.
     meredith_kaplan@nps.gov

    Millenium Trails Program
    "Whether you are an individual, a business, a public agency or non-profit
    organization, there are many opportunities to get involved in the Millenium
    Trails Program."  For additional information, please contact:
    Program Director, Jeff Olson
     Trails2k@aol.com
     

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