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Monday, June 23, 2008

Trail Issue-Related Documents

BATCO

BATCO Details

Original BATCO Website

Links to Pre-2008 Documents

Boulder Outdoor Coalition

Connection Ecology

Saturday, June 21, 2008

BATCO will meet at 7:00pm Monday, June 23, at REI's upstairs meeting room in Boulder. Everyone is invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Here is a draft agenda for the meeting. See you there!

7:00 Call to order. Introductions.
7:05 Ideas for a working group/advisory board to define long-term stances / marketing / action items for trail policy and planning in Boulder County -- Seth Portner & Buzz Burrell, with group discussion.
7:45: Report on June 17, 2008 BCPOS Stakeholder's Meeting -- Mike O'Brien & group discussion on BCPOS issues
8:15: President's Report -- Guy Burgess -- Website / Blog update, Forum report
8:30: Treasurer's Report -- Chris Morrison
8:45: Other items -- All
9:00: Adjourn

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

BATCO Brochure

The Boulder Area Trails Coalition is a group of environmentalists, hikers, equestrians, and bicyclists who believe it is in everyone's best interest to work together on trail issues. Our mission is to promote non-motorized, multi-use, environmentally responsible trail systems. By joining together we can fulfill the vision accessible healthy open lands. Your skills, involvement, and financial resources are needed and welcome.

Multi-purpose trails are a valuable community resource which provide recreational benefits which enhance the quality-of-life of area residents and visitors. In addition to their recreational benefits, trails systems enhance environmental quality by:

Fostering a sense of stewardship among trail users
Helping users appreciate and protect our natural heritage
Generating support for additional open space and public lands
Creating opportunities to initiate ecosystem restoration
Providing alternatives to automobile travel

Major Goals:

A system of connected trails incorporating environmentally sound trail placement and design
A comprehensive trail plan and user friendly information
A community of responsible trail users
Public support for trails

Services

Support and facilitate local and regional trails planning
Create, preserve, and enhance systems of connected trails
Serve as a trails policy advocate to local, state, and federal agencies
Serve as a catalyst to develop consensus on trail issues
Educate trail users about trail ethics and trail opportunities
Raise funds for trails
Support volunteer trail projects
Serve as a trails information resource
Facilitate multifaceted partnership for the benefit of trails
Support off-street trails and on-street bike lanes as transportation and recreation routes

Bald Eagles, Thriving, Settle Into Suburban Life

OCALA, Fla., June 28 — Bald eagles, whose numbers dwindled to historic lows in the early 1960s, are again flourishing and no longer need the protections of the Endangered Species Act, Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne announced Thursday.

For full article go to NYTimes

New Permit Requirements

Undfer the new off-permit requirements you need a permit to take this picture of Stoney Point (above Flagstaff) even though this popular viewpoint is on a well-established social trail (but not a designated trail) about 100 yards form the picknic tables and highway.

You also need a permit to enjoy this viewpoint about 200 feet off the Green Mountain trail--the best place to enjoy the west side view away from the crowds on the summit.

Prentice: Scarlet tanager causing red alert

This is a rare example of a much more constructive way to respond to rare wildlife in the Boulder area. Instead of closing the area, find a way to let people enjoy and appreciate something special. -- Guy Burgess

Rare bird making home in Boulder

Joe Prentice Camera Staff Writer
Friday, July 13, 2007

Bill Schmoker

The scarlet tanager usually doesn’t visit Boulder County, but one has taken up residence in Gregory Canyon.

Bill Schmoker

The western tanageris the most common tanager in the region.

You've seen them around town. Visitors from afar, moseying about in brightly colored summer garb.

No, it's not Auntie Maude and Uncle Merle from Muskegon meandering on the mall. We're talking about tourists of the avian sort.

This summer, a spectacular wanderer from the East is causing a buzz among local birders. A male scarlet tanager has taken up residence in Gregory Canyon and has been seen regularly since at least the middle of June.

Tanagers are a group of vividly colored birds found mostly in South and Central America. There are about 250 species in the family Thraupidae (tanagers and their allies), but the taxonomy of the group is the subject of debate. For example, some argue the four members of the family that migrate regularly to the United States should more properly be grouped with the Cardinalidae (cardinals and related finches).

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