ARRA

Support RTP Funding in Stimulus Package

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Wednesday, January 07 2009 08:03 Written by ATV Escape Staff

ARRA recently joined with 25 other recreation groups to urge House and Senate leaders to support including $300 million in funding for local trail projects through the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) in the economic-stimulus package being considered for action in early 2009.   The additional funding would be separate from and in addition to regular funding authorized for the program.  Click here to view the letter
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Fewer Visitors to Our National Parks

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Tuesday, December 09 2008 08:24 Written by Americans for Responsible Recreation Access

A recent study by the U. S. Forest Service shows that fewer Americans are using their National Forests as a venue for recreation. Forest Service officials seem to be surprised by this news and uncertain as to why this is the case. The statistics are startling. In 2004, total forest visits were 204.8 million. In 2007, that number dropped to 178.6 million visits, a 13% decline.

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