Wenatchee Convention Center --- Wenatchee WA

Presents the 12th biennial Trails Conference

LEADING THE WAY

Conference Program October 25th-28th, 2018 Wenatchee Convention Center --- Wenatchee WA www.washingtonstatetrailscoalition.org

Table of Contents

Welcome ...... 3

Schedule at a Glance ...... 5-6

Conference Highlights ...... 7-10

Friday Reception, Saturday Keynote Luncheon, Field Sessions

Program Descriptions ...... 11-18

Friday, October 26th 10:00am-11:00am: Concurrent Session A ...... 11 11:30am-12:30pm: Concurrent Session B...... 12 2:00pm-3:00pm: Concurrent Session C ...... 13 3:30pm-4:30pm: Concurrent Session D ...... 14

Saturday, October 27th

9:00am-10:00am: Concurrent Session E ...... 15 10:30am-11:30am: Concurrent Session F ...... 16 1:00pm-2:00pm: Concurrent Session G ...... 17 2:30pm-3:30pm: Concurrent Session H ...... 18

Sponsors/Exhibitors/Board Members/Committee Members ...... Back Cover

Washington State Trails Coalition

Founded in 1999, the purpose of the Washington State Trails Coalition is to provide an effective and interactive forum centering on protecting, pro- moting, and enhancing a statewide system of trails. Membership is open to anyone with a passion for trails, including motorized and non-motorized outdoor recreation and transportation. The primary focus of WSTC is a biennial statewide trails conference and an off-year caucus.

2 Welcome to Wenatchee

The Wenatchee Valley encompasses an area that includes arid desert land- scapes and natural beaches along the Columbia River along with manicured parks, as well as the alpine wilderness of the Cascade Range.

The Wenatchee Valley has become a favorite for outdoor enthusiasts. In the same day you can: water ski the Columbia River and ski Mission Ridge; whitewater raft the Wenatchee River and mountain bike Sage Hills; enjoy a few rounds of golf and take a snowshoe trek; and ... well, you get the idea. That environment has served the area well in attracting medical and business professionals, families and retirees. Combine that with the low cost of public power and the combination becomes even more magical. A great place to visit, spend some time, settle in or stay.

3 The 2018 Washington State Trails Coalition Conference is hosted in the Wenatchee Convention Center. Centrally located in the heart of Washington State, the Wenatchee Convention Center offers 50,000 square feet of flexible meeting space in downtown Wenatchee. The Convention Center is an ideal location for conventions, meetings, and special events. The Center boasts a ballroom of over 10,000 square feet, a 7,500 square foot exhibition hall, and 14 additional break- out/meeting rooms ranging from 500 to 2,000 square feet.

Please see Schedule at a Glance on pages 5-6 for room assignments for presentations.

4 Schedule at a Glance *Thursday, October 25th Field Sessions* Join regularly-scheduled RunWenatchee Club Run, 4:00-6:00pm receive token for use at Pybus Public Market (drop in) Cruiser cycle tour: Mellow tour of Apple Capital Loop Trail and parks along trail under various 4:00-5:30pm ownership 5:00-7:00pm Registration and Welcome Mixer at Wenatchee Convention Center *Friday, October 26th* 7:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration 9:00-9:30am Welcome and Opening Remarks 9:30-10:00am Coffee Break and Exhibits 10:00am -11:00am / Concurrent Sessions - A Track Presentation Room Shared Trails Towns to Teanaway Fuji 1-2 Inclusivity Cheering on Change Through Bilingual Natural Resource Education in the Wenatchee Fuji 3-4 Watershed Public Lands When Opportunity Knocks; Whittling Away Resistance to Achieve Positive Outcomes Gala 1-2 Managing for Recreational Immunity and Public Access Gala 3-4 Change 11:00-11:30am Coffee Break and Exhibits 11:30am -12:30pm / Concurrent Sessions - B Room Shared Trails Bikeable, Walkable Washington: Creating a Complete, Connected Statewide Network Fuji 1-2 Inclusivity Building For a More Inclusive WTA - What We’ve Learned So Far Fuji 3-4 Public Lands Finding Balance in the Foothills Gala 1-2 Managing for So Many Trails, So Many Flowers Gala 3-4 Change 12:45-2:00pm Buffett Luncheon 2:00pm-3:00pm / Concurrent Sessions - C Room Shared Trails Andrews Creek; A Pasayten Wilderness Collaboration Fuji 1-2 Inclusivity Connecting Community – Case Study: Trailhead Direct Fuji 3-4

Tribal Treaty Rights: Since Time Immemorial PART ONE Golden Public Lands Delicious Managing for Balancing Conservation and Recreation - Case Studies Gala 3-4 Change 3:00-3:30pm Coffee Break and Exhibits 3:30pm-4:30pm / Concurrent Sessions - D Room Shared Trails Evergreen Trail School: The Evolution of Mountain Bike Trail Planning, Design Fuji 1-2 & Construction Inclusivity Every Step of the Way: Removing Barriers to the Outdoors Fuji 3-4 Public Lands Squailcum Creek – Railways, Creeks, Floodways and More Gala 1-2 Tribal Treaty Rights: Since Time Immemorial PART TWO Golden Public Lands Delicious Managing for Snowmobiling in Washington – Success of the Past and Challenges of the Future Change Gala 3-4 6:00-9:00pm Friday Night Reception and Awards Ceremony 5 Schedule at a Glance *Saturday, October 27th* 7:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration 8:00-9:00am Washington State Trails Coalition Business Meeting

9:00am-10:00am / Concurrent Sessions - E Track Presentation Room Shared Trails 6 Rivers Trail: Creating a Quality of Place Through Community Engagement Fuji 1-2 Inclusivity When Youth Lead Fuji 3-4 Public Lands Trails and Timber Sale Partnerships: Not Just Compatible but Sometimes Complementary Gala 1-2 Managing for Adapting to New Technologies and Changing Trail Use Gala 3-4 Change 10:00-10:30am Coffee Break and Exhibits 10:30am-11:30am/ Concurrent Sessions - F Room Shared Trails Methow Valley Trails Collaborative - Coming Together to Help Improve Trails in the Fuji 1-2 Methow Valley. Inclusivity Engaging the Emerging Generation of Trail Leaders Fuji 3-4 Public Lands Wait, you used a pump track as restoration? How Puget Sound Cities Are Using Trails to Gala 1-2 Promote Environmental Stewardship 11:45 -1:00pm Keynote Luncheon with Glenn Nelson “We are Outside, Damnit!” 1:00pm-2:00pm / Concurrent Sessions - G Room Shared Trails Connecting Trails Across Washington Fuji 1-2 Managing for How to Grow Your Trails Non-Profit - Lessons Learned from the Field Gala 3-4 Change Shared Trails The Spokane River Centennial Trail: A Multijurisdictional Approach to Trail Operations, Fuji 3-4 Maintenance, and Advocacy 2:00-2:30pm Coffee Break and Exhibits 2:30pm-3:30pm / Concurrent Sessions - H Room Shared Trails Shared Trails, Shared Advocacy – How to Volunteer Successfully with a Public Agency Fuji 1-2 Public Lands Moving Beyond the False Choice of Conservation Versus Recreational Access Gala 1-2 Shared Trails Saddle Rock Gateway Trails: Local Spotlight on Leveraged Funding & Coalition Building Gala 3-4 Inclusivity Writing Between the Grids: Fuji 3-4 Developing an Interpretive Journey for China’s Baijitan Nature Reserve Trail 3:45pm Conference Adjournment *Saturday, October 27th Field Sessions* 4:00-5:30pm Late afternoon hike to Saddle Rock in the Wenatchee Foothills, provides excellent views of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee, and good discussion of complex recreation management issues. *Sunday, October 28th Field Sessions* 8:30-9:00am Morning mountain bike ride at Squilchuck State Park, with discussion of user group (Evergreen) working with state agency (State Parks) to create great biking opportunity and revitalize use of park. (2 -2.5hrs) 9:00-11:30am Morning paddle outing for 16 people (2 8-passenger canoes) on the Columbia River (2 -2.5hrs)

6 Conference Highlights Friday Night Reception 6:00pm-9:00pm NUMERICA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 North Wenatchee Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98801 Stanley Civic Center (attached to the Wenatchee Convention Center) An evening of socializing and networking while enjoying the unique setting of the Numerica Performing Arts Center. Located in the heart of downtown Wenatchee at the Stanley Civic Center, the Numerica Performing Arts Center offers something for everyone in an intimate 550-seat venue. Enjoy complementary local microbrew, cider and wine, hors d’oeuvres, and celebrate the presentation of the second annual Washington State Trails Awards.

Washington State Trails Awards Program The Washington State Trails Coalition is pleased to announce the introduction of the Washington State Trails Awards Program sponsored by REI. These biennial awards will recognize the efforts and achievements of exceptional individuals, organizations, and land managers who are working to make the trails of Washington State the nation’s best. Lifetime Service Award: This award will honor an individual who has demonstrated longstanding and exceptional service to the trails of Washington State and their users. Areas of impact could include advocacy, planning, community, engagement, construction/maintenance, and education. Trail Leader Award: Honors and individual, organization, or land manager that has had the most significant, positive, contribution to any aspect of Washington trails over the past two years. Emerging Leader Award: This award honors an emerging leader who has distinguished themselves with a significant, positive contribution to any aspect of Washington trails over the last two years. Special consid- eration will be given for exceptional community service with a direct and specific benefit to youth outdoor recreation, fostering youth stewardship, or the use of trails by youth. Nominations will be considered for individuals who were under 30 years of age at the time of the contribution and for programs/organizations that are primarily composed of, or led by, youth or adults under age 30. Outstanding Trail Award: The award recognizes a trail project which has demonstrated at least some of the following during the past five years: exceptional planning, design, and implementation, public participation, creative funding, verified economic impact, outstanding user experience, and benefit to the local community. Applications will be accepted from any individual, organization, or government entity involved with, or direct- ly impacted by the trail. 7 Saturday keynote luncheon with glenn nelson October 27th 11:45am-1:00pm

keynote bio

Glenn Nelson is the founder of The Trail Posse (trailposse. com), a project to help change the picture of the outdoors presented in mainstream media to a more inclusive one. He also is a founding member of the Next 100 Coalition, a national alliance of civil rights, environmental and community groups advocating for more inclusive management of public lands. He has won several national awards for his writing, photog- raphy and web publishing, most recently for Outstanding Beat Reporting (Race, Inclusion and Environmental Justice) *Photo courtesy of Glenn Nelson from the Society of Environmental Journalists. Born in Japan, Glenn otherwise is a lifetime Seattleite and graduated from Seattle University and Columbia Uni- versity. He was a sportswriter and columnist at The Seattle Times, the founder of HoopGurlz (now at ESPN), and a co-founder of Scout.com (now at CBS). He is the primary author of a teen book about the NBA, has been published in numerous magazines and book collections, had his photographic work appear at the Smithsonian, and has been profiled by NPR. He serves on the boards of Audubon Washington, Confluence Project, and Friends of the Waterfront Seattle. Glenn has two daughters, Sassia and Mika, and lives in Seattle with his wife, Florangela Davila, the managing editor of Crosscut.com, and their bichon poodle and frequent hiking partner, Santana Banana.

keynote description

Two common English phrases, “take a hike” and “walk in the park,” seem so related that any difference may seem inconsequential. But at the confluence of identity, outdoor recreation, and conservation, the nuance is critical, perhaps determining whether a looming non- white majority in the U.S. will prioritize the funding and stewardship of trails and parks, as well as efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change. *Photo courtesy of Glenn Nelson One of the pervasive narratives of the outdoors--that people of color are not in it because they are somehow disinclined to be--actually is a myth perpetuated to justify exclusion. It’s easier to explain away many of the widely accepted “norms” of the outdoors: why non-whites are not models in catalogues, subjects of advertisements, or on covers of magazines, for example. Fact is, people of color are outside, just not the way being outside is defined by the dominant culture. Allowing this disconnect to play out as exclusionary does not bode well for a country undergoing such rapid demographic change.

8 field Sessions Thursday, October 25th

Join regularly scheduled Run Wenatchee Club Run 4:00-6:00pm Receive a token for use at the Pybus Public Market -Host/Organizer: RunWenatchee -Educational component: (Tentative) Attendees would meet up post-run at Wenatchee Valley Brew- ing (in Pybus Public Market) to discuss how club runs appeal across varied demographics, with Run- Wenatchee leadership/founder representative. -Location: Apple Capital Loop Trail (map), leaving from Pybus Public Market -Distance: Personal choice -Time: 4-6 p.m. (drop-in) -Number of attendees: Unlimited No additional cost -Equipment: running shoes -Skill level: Personal choice

Cruiser cycle tour: Mellow tour of Apple Capital Loop Trail and parks along trail under various ownership 4:00-5:30 p.m. -Host/Organizer: Complete the Loop Coalition and Chelan PUD, potentially with assistance from Wenatchee Valley Velo Club -Educational component: Periodic stops with discussion about how the trail was pieced together across different landowners, and current management strategies and challenges related to multi-ju- risdictional trail and surrounding parks. -Location: Apple Capital Loop Trail, leaving from Pybus Public Mar- ket -Distance: 5 – 10 miles on paved trail -Number of attendees: 12-15 -Equipment: bring your own bike and helmet, or rent/reserve ahead of time for pick-up from Arlberg Sports: https://www.arlbergsports.com/pages/rentals Also looking into option for free ebike Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail GRANT RD Kirby Billingsley E Hydro Park loans through Complete the Loop Coali- 9TH ST 3.2 m NS VALLEY MALL PRKWY tion BAKER AVE Foot bridge -Skill level: Easy W SUNSET HWY 3 mi. Chelanoga State Park Dar 19th Street

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27TH ST EMPIRE AVE 27th Street FIR AVE P Trailhead ORONDO AVE WORTHEN ST 5 mi. Wenatchee 32 PL 32 Riverfront Park 1 mi. Riverwalk Crossing P E DR Sculpture Garden 6 mi. # R IS RIVERSID RIVE 0/10 mi. LA TCHEE AVE ND VIEW MBIA WENA COLU Walla Walla E A AV Point Park LL Rules of the Road Odabashian Bridge 7 mi. A WA LL WA MILLER ST FIFTH ST EUCLID AVE P NINTH ST • Control speed! Stay alert. Trail speed limit is 10 mph or as posted. Motorized vehicles are Wenatchee R Rocky Reach Dam # Confluence Park Mile Markers prohibited on all park trails. Visitor Center 8 mi. E RIVE • Keep Right except to pass. Entiat Park 10-mile marked trail begins • WaRn others when passing from behind. CHE # here. Trail markings (in 1/2 mile AT HAWLEY ST • Use caution around childRen. Horan Nature increments) appear within a P 9 mi. Recreation TION RD TION Area blue triangle on trail signs. • Use no more than half the tRail when you are WEN Foot bridge in a group or with a pet. PENNY RD PENNY Loop Trail 10-mile marked trail begins • Keep pets on a leash and clean up after them.

# here. Trail markings (in 1/2 mile TA OLDS S OLDS • Be couRteous to all users. This is a multi-use EASY ST Mile Marker increments) appear within a trail. Please be respectful of other users. Enjoy your green circle on trail signs. visit and help others enjoy theirs. Parking To Seattle P 10-mile marked trail begins # here. Trail markings (in 1/2 mile Restrooms increments) appear within a red square on trail signs. Camping

Swimming www.chelanpud.org 9 field Sessions Saturday & Sunday Saturday, October 27th-- 4:00-5:30pm Late afternoon hike in the Wenatchee Foothills, provides excellent views of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee, and good discussion of complex recreation management issues. -Host/Organizer: Chelan-Douglas Land Trust -Educational component: Management of a complex natural area through partnership between City of Wenatchee and Land Trust. Environmental education and work to create interpretive signage on-site. -Location: Saddle Rock (Dry Gulch if weather is bad). -Distance: 3 miles roundtrip -Time: 2-2.5 hrs -Number of attendees: 30 people No additional cost (carpool to trailhead from Convention Center) -Equipment: hiking shoes, water bottle -Skill level: moderate to arduous (steep trail) Sunday, October 28th-- 8:30-11:00am Morning mountain bike ride at Squilchuck State Park, with discussion of user group (Evergreen) working with state agency (State Parks) to create great biking opportunity and revitalize use of park. -Host/Organizer: EMBA -Educational component: How park was revitalized by development of mountain bike trails through partnership between local EMBA chapter and State Parks leadership. -Location: Squilchuck State Park -Distance: Personal choice -Time: 2-2.5 hrs (meeting downtown) -Number of attendees: 20 people -Equipment: Bring your own bike & helmet, or contact: [email protected] to register or receive additional info. Sunday, October 28th -Skill level: Easy to Advanced 9:00-11:30am Morning paddle outing for 16 people (Two 8-passenger canoes) on the Columbia River -Host/Organizer: Wenatchee Row & Paddle Club -Educational component: Education efforts of Row & Paddle Club and Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center: Youth on the Columbia program. -Location: Columbia River -Time: 2-2.5 hrs, 1-1.5 hrs on the water -Number of attendees: 14 -Additional cost: $5-$10 donation encouraged -Equipment: Provided -Skill level: Beginner 10 Friday, October 26th - 10:00am-11:00am

Concurrent Sessions - A Track Presentation Room Shared Trails Towns to Teanaway Fuji 1-2 Craig Mabie, Kittitas County Parks and Recreation District #2, Darcy Batura, Nicky Pasi, Upper Yakima Basin Coordinator for Mountain to Sound Greenway Trust, Jim Becker, Project Leader- ship Group Member Located just a latte away from Seattle, the mountain communities of Ronald, Roslyn and Cle Elum are experiencing a steadily growing stream of visitors seeking connection with the outdoors. Recreational tourism generates ~$185 million annually within Kittitas County, supporting ~1,700 local jobs. As these numbers grow, so does the need for a world-class, well-designed trail system that can absorb user impacts, keep ongoing maintenance costs low, and connect the downtown centers with nearby public lands (including the new Teanaway Community Forest, currently undergoing its own recreation planning process). Come learn how a volunteer recreation district, public and private land managers, nonprofits and local citizens are working together to realize this vision for sustainable, economically beneficial recreation.

Inclusivity Cheering on Change Through Bilingual Natural Resource Education in the Wenatchee Fuji 3-4 Watershed Elisa Lopez, Team Naturaleza Intern and Wenatchee River Institute Americorps, Blanca Lopez, Team Naturaleza Intern and Environmental Education Student, Ash Kunz, Environmental Edu- cator, Katie Tackman, Team Naturaleza Coordinator and Chelan County PUD Fish and Wildlife Specialist Following survey results indicating the need for a respected liaison between communities and organizations conducting science education programs, Team Naturaleza was formed. We imple- ment the following techniques to make the natural world accessible to our multicultural community: 1) remove barriers to connect people with nature by offering bilingual education co-led by scientists and trusted Latino community members; 2) Empower participants to have the skills and knowledge to be able to return to field sites independently with their families; 3) Engage attendees, volunteers, and students in conservation discussions; 4) Attain healthier lifestyles, as a by-product for getting people outdoors. Although our goals prioritize our Latino community, these techniques could be applied to all audiences to encourage inclusion in the natural world. Join us for our power-point presentation on the successes of Team Naturaleza and a short panel discussing our challenges, progress, and the application of our techniques to other groups.

Public Lands When Opportunity Knocks; Whittling Away Resistance to Achieve Positive Outcomes Gala 1-2 Bobbie Ryder, Landscape Architect and President, Pullman Civic Trust, Rich Wessen, Board Mem- ber, Pullman Civic Trust In 2005, WSDOT purchased a 297-mile rail system making the 19-mile section between Colfax, Albion and Pullman, WA (CAPCorridor) a publicly owned facility. The Corridor parallels the Palouse River and crosses it on 17 trestles. A year later a fire destroyed one of the long trestles effectively halting rail service along this section of rail line. This presentation is about the political journey navigated by the Pullman Civic Trust with assistance from the National Park Service and WSDOT, in an effort to convince the Washington State Legislature to railbank the CAPCorridor so that it can become bicycle connected to other regional trails, creating a 65-mile destination trail that will attract tourism to the stunning Palouse landscape.

Managing for Recreational Immunity and Public Access Gala 3-4 Change Alanna Peterson, Associate, Pacifica Law Group The Washington Supreme Court recently reviewed a case, Lockner v. Pierce County, on the proper application of Washington’s recreational immunity statute (RCW4.24.210), which encour- ages public and private landowners to open their land to outdoor recreation by limiting landowners’ liability for unintentional injuries to recreational users. In this presentation, we will walk through Washington’s recreational immunity statute; the Lockner v. Pierce County case and the Washington Supreme Court’s decision; and what recreation land managers, user groups and trail stakeholders might want to know about recreational immunity.

11 Friday, October 26th - 11:30am-12:30am

Concurrent Sessions - B Track Presentation Room Shared Trails Bikeable, Walkable Washington: Creating a Complete, Connected Statewide Network Fuji 1-2 Barb Chamberlain, Director, Active Transportation Division, WSDOT, Ben Donatelle, Natural Resource Policy Specialist, RCO Randy Kline, State Trails Coordinator, Washington State Parks, The Recreation and Conservation Office is charged with developing a statewide trails plan. WS- DOT develops transportation system plans and oversees the designation of US Bicycle Routes. Washington State Parks has a long-term plan for a cross-state trail network from the Idaho border to the Pacific Ocean. Local/regional trail groups plan, fundraise and develop trail systems. Cities and counties plan, build and designate bike lanes and routes. How do we coordinate all these efforts so we ultimately can bike (or walk, if you’re so inclined) to and through every town in Washington state on a truly connected network? WSDOT’s State Active Transportation Plan Update includes development of a methodology for analyzing networks and prioritizing gap-filling strategies. The planning process gets under way summer 2018; this session will provide participants with the chance to discuss network analysis methodology, consider its implications for trails, and create a shared vision of a complete statewide network.

Inclusivity Building For a More Inclusive WTA - What We’ve Learned So Far Fuji 3-4 Jen Gradisher, Trail Program Director, Allie Tripp, Strategic Initiatives Manager, Anna Roth, Hiking Content Manager Come learn about Washington Trails Association’s work to become a more inclusive, equitable and diverse organization! Building an inclusive hiking community isn’t easy and it takes time, but the same can be said about protecting and preserving trails. WTA is equally committed to the long-term stewardship of both. Our community of over 15,000 members and 5,000 volunteers will be the strongest champion for trails if it builds connections across identities, and honors open dialogue about how we can all do better. In this session we’ll discuss the origins of this work, the plan we’ve developed, how we’re working to engage our volunteers and members in these efforts, and what we’ve learned along the way. We’ll include time for interactive discussion and encourage audience members to share about the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of their own organizations.

Public Lands Finding Balance in the Foothills Gala 1-2 Hanne Beener, Chelan-Douglas Land Trust Trails Program Manager, Von Pope, Chelan PUD Senior Wildlife Biologist, Dave Erickson, City of Wenatchee Parks & Recreation Director, Rep from Evergreen Mtb Association, Central WA Chapter (TBD), Private landowner (TBD) The Wenatchee Foothills trail system runs through many properties with different owners and different management goals. Landowners, land managers, and trail user groups continue to work together to create a trail system that provides appropriate and convenient access while preserving important wildlife habitat. Our presentation will cover multiple management goals as they are related to recreation planning and trail/trailhead design, maintenance/management agreements, and mitigation measures to counter effects to wildlife.

Managing for So Many Trails, So Many Flowers Gala 3-4 Change Don Schaechtel, President, Washington Native Plant Society Hikers love wildflowers, and many of the trails in our state are known for their fabulous dis- plays. But which trails are best for wildflower viewing? And when is the best time to go? Which species will you see? The Washington Native Plant Society is expanding its popular Plant Lists database to include wildflower sightings by trail users. Reporting even a small number of common wildflowers that are blooming along a trail will benefit the hiking community and invite collaboration between trail users and botanists. As trail users more readily access information about where to see the wildflowers they love, their passion for trail advocacy can only grow. This presentation will introduce the Plant Lists database to conference participants, show photos of popular wildflowers, and generate enthusiasm for reporting wildflower sightings in 2019.

12 Friday, October 26th - 2:00pm-3:00pm

Concurrent Sessions - C Track Presentation Room Shared Trails Andrews Creek; A Pasayten Wilderness Collaboration Fuji 1-2 Jason Ridlon, Vice President and Special Projects Coordinator, Back Country Horsemen of Wash- ington In 2017 a trail maintenance work project was developed that proposed to successfully re- open trails in the Pasayten Wilderness in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest. Initially spear-headed in 2017 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington this project addressed trails in the area of Andrews Creek that in some instances had received no maintenance for up to 10 years. Due to time constraints and the volume of work required this project became a two year effort and was successfully completed on in July 4, 2018. The project was initiated by BCHW’s volunteer Hot Shot logging crew and was completed with the cooperation of the US Forest Ser- vice, and in collaboration with volunteers from Washington Trails Association, Pacific Northwest Trail Association, Pacific Crest Trail Association, and with additional support from Washington Outfitters and Guides Association.

Inclusivity Connecting Community – Case Study: Trailhead Direct Fuji 3-4

Ryan Dotson, Business Development Manager, King County Parks, Elizabeth Jessup, Project/Pro- gram Manager, King County Parks, Cathy Snow, Program Manager, Metro Community Connec- tions Trailhead Direct is a public transit pilot project sponsored by King County Metro’s Community Connections program and King County Parks. The project seeks to ease vehicle congestion, reduce safety hazards and expand access to hiking destinations along the Interstate 90 corridor.

Golden Public Lands Tribal Treaty Rights: Since Time Immemorial PART ONE Delicious Ryan Miller, Tulalip Environmental Liaison, Patti Gobin, Special Projects Coordinator Treaty Tribes of Washington have inherent and reserved rights on open and unclaimed land including the National forest as well as fishing rights in adjudicated Usual and Accustomed fishing areas. How land designations interact with treaty reserved rights is an often overlooked and un- derrepresented issue. Increased population and outdoor recreation can have unintended impacts on the ability of tribal citizens to exercise their inherent rights. This presentation with provide the context of Tulalip’s history and culture as well as an explanation of what treaty rights are and why they are so important to tribes and to all Washingtonians who want to protect the natural world we all care about.

Managing for Balancing Conservation and Recreation - Case Studies Gala 3-4 Change Melinda Posner, Planning, Recreation and Outreach Section Manager, Brandon Troyer, Methow Wildlife Area Manager, Lauri Vigue, Wildlife Area Management Planning Coordinator, Ross Huff- man, Lands Operations Coordinator Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife manages over 1 million acres of wildlife area lands and 650 boating and fishing sites. These lands provide a range of diverse and unique recreation opportunities, in addition to supporting healthy fish and wildlife populations. As Wash- ington’s population increases, accessible public lands are becoming more and more popular for outdoor recreation. This puts added stress on natural systems and the agency’s ability to manage lands for quality recreation experiences. How the agency is proposing to adapt to these changes, including proactive work to communicate the purpose, benefit and value of WDFW lands, and examples of collaborate work with trails advocates in regions around the state, is the focus of this presentation.

13 Friday, October 26th - 3:30pm-4:30pm

Concurrent Sessions - D Track Presentation Room Shared Trails Evergreen Trail School: The Evolution of Mountain Bike Trail Planning, Design Fuji 1-2 & Construction Mike Westra, Trails Director, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Mountain bike trail planning, design and construction has evolved significantly as the sport has become more diverse and new riding locations have opened in terrain of varying conditions. Trail project efforts are often focused only on the environmental element of sustainability (erosion, drainage, impact, change) and can lose sight of the social and economic elements. Our trail school has shifted from a “here is how to build environmentally sustainable trails” model to a forum that presents and discusses all of the different ways to build trails and the costs and benefits related to all three elements of sustainability. Come learn what the Evergreen MTB Alliance has done to help expand trail standards, change the way mountain bike trails are built, and challenge status quo. Grow your trail building science knowledge with modern best practices and how to achieve a more diverse network of sustainable mountain bike trails in WA state.

Inclusivity Every Step of the Way: Removing Barriers to the Outdoors Fuji 3-4 Robin Chiles, Director of Admissions and Recruitment Organizational Affiliation YMCA of Great- er Seattle, Camping and Outdoor Leadership, BOLD & GOLD, Josh Epstein People need to feel included outside or else they will never go there. How do we create inclusion in places that some people are afraid of? Everything from how you recruit to how you lend gear in your program can foster or diminish inclusion and make people for safe or unsafe. BOLD & GOLD has created and gathered a highly intentional set of strategies and resources to ensure a strong sense of belonging among participants. Come learn from our successes and past mistakes.

Public Lands Squailcum Creek – Railways, Creeks, Floodways and More Gala 1-2 Gina Austin, Project Engineer, City of Bellingham Squalicum Creek Trail, formerly referred to as the “Bay-to-Baker,” was first conceptualized in the 1970’s. A significant portion of this trail became a reality when Bellingham finished construction in 2016 of a 1.5-mile segment. This project also coincides with the proposed Nooksack Loop Trail, a 45-mile regional trail that will connect Bellingham to the outer reaches of Whatcom County. Teams of designers, city, state, and federal staff were able to successfully design and permit this complicated project through floodplains, wetlands, and over a creek, as well as coordinate this work with a significant habitat enhancement project. The project connects under- served neighborhoods to parks, nature areas, a regional healthcare campus, local employers, and provides a unique grade-separated crossing under Interstate 5. Design is now underway for the next phase, which will pick up where this trail leaves off and includes another 1.5 miles of trail westward to Bellingham’s scenic waterfront.

Public Lands Tribal Treaty Rights: Since Time Immemorial PART TWO *description listed on previous page Golden Delicious

Managing for Snowmobiling in Washington – Success of the Past and Challenges of the Future Gala 3-4 Change Pamela McConkey, Program Manager, Winter Recreation Program, WSPRC, Jason Goldstein, Operations Manager, Winter Recreation Program, WSPRC, Wayne Mohler, Membership Co-Chair, WSSA Snowmobiling in Washington has been estimated to have an economic impact of nearly $90 million. Find out how funding is allocated for grooming more than 3000 miles of trail. The panel will provide a brief history of the WSSA and Snowmobile Program in Washington, followed by a description of how the snowmobile program works and challenges of the future. Emphasis will be placed on maintaining effective partnerships and working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and in being a strong advocate for multiple use. 14 Saturday, October 27th - 8:00am-9:00am Washington State Trails Coalition Business Meeting Saturday, October 27th - 9:00am-10:00am

Concurrent Sessions - E Track Presentation Room Shared Trails 6 Rivers Trail: Creating a Quality of Place Through Community Engagement Fuji 1-2 Paul Youmans, Pathways 2020, Executive Director The 6 Rivers trail is a 37-mile stretch running north to south in Cowlitz County. With the support of the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program multiple organizations and jurisdictions came together to develop a plan for the new trail that emphasized connecting existing trails and public roads. The process included extensive community engagement with bicycle riders, hikers, outdoor activists, elected officials, and community organizations. A steering committee and Cowlitz on the Move coalition guided the process. The final plan included historical perspective, tribal inclusion, economic and tourism opportunities, amenities to improve the outdoor experience and safety, and a timeline for development. The 6 Rivers Trail has been incorporated into 5 local comprehensive park plans and adopted by the Council of Governments as part of the regional trails system.

Inclusivity When Youth Lead Fuji 3-4 Clarissa Allen, WTA Leadership Development Manager Ingrid Phillips, Senior Student, Ocean Research College Academy Julianna Hoza, former WTA Youth Ambassador Alex Compeau, Senior Physics Student, University of Washington, Trail Ambassador Over 20% of Washington state’s population is under age 18. Hear from the youngest generation of trail users, stewards and leaders about their experiences connecting peers to trails and the hiking community. WTA’s Youth Ambassador program supports teens in developing projects in their community to engage youth in the outdoors. Ambassador projects have included starting school hiking/outdoor clubs, coordinating volunteer trail work parties, contributing to WTA’s hiking guide, and meeting with state and local representatives to speak up for trails. Learn how program alumni have gone on to fill leadership roles within WTA’s community and beyond, ex- panded their outdoor experience (hiking the PCT) and addressed barriers to getting more youth outdoors. Audience members will leave inspired and motivated to find ways to engage young people and understand the positive impact young people can have in outdoor recreation and the trails community. Public Lands Trails and Timber Sale Partnerships: Gala 1-2 Not Just Compatible but Sometimes Complementary Benjamin Hale, Recreation Manager, DNR John Moon, Unit Forester, DNR Three of the DNR’s primary management objectives; producing revenue for trust beneficiaries, providing recreation opportunities, and protecting wildlife and environmental resources; seem to conflict with each other on the surface. However, at times these objectives can not only be compatible but actually complimentary when experts in each discipline collaborate with each other and volunteers. The Pathfinder and Turning Wheel timber sales within the Reiter Foothills Forest showcase successful results and lessons learned managing and developing trails within a working forest managed under a Habitat Conservation Plan and the Reiter Foothills Forest Recreation Plan. Come prepared to participate in small group discussions on how to make big differences using small steps without more resources or authority.

Managing for Adapting to New Technologies and Changing Trail Use Gala 3-4 Change Randy Kline, State Parks, Tim Stapleton, DNR Recreation Program, Kevin Brown, King County Parks, Yvonne Kraus - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance (moderator) Join Agency Reps in an exciting debate about how changes in the economy are challenging long standing trail planning practices and trail use conditions. Representatives from the US Forest Service, WA State Parks, Department of Natural Resources, and King County Parks will briefly present major changes they are facing at their agencies, and what we as trail users can do to help navigate the changes. Moderated by Yvonne Kraus from the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, a central theme of the discussion will revolve about Washington’s new e-bike legislation and anticipated agency steps in managing this new technology. Attend this session if you’d like to be part of a lively debate, if you want to share your thoughts with agencies as they are navigating new policies and rules, and if you want to be part of coming up with solutions to how new economy’s disruptive technologies can be introduced in a sustainable and fulfilling way. 15 Saturday, October 27th - 10:30am-11:30am

Concurrent Sessions - F Track Presentation Room Shared Trails Methow Valley Trails Collaborative - Coming Together to Help Improve Trails in the Fuji 1-2 Methow Valley. Heidi Anderson, MVTC Chairperson, Methow Conservancy, Don Fitzpatrick, Methow Valley Snowmobile Association, Ben Nelson, Rendezvous Huts, James Desalvo and Jon Albright, Methow Trails Long recognized as a playground for trail users of all types, and home to strong representatives from each user group, the Methow Valley provided the perfect opportunity to test a cooperative approach to trail system management. In 2017, the Methow Valley Trails Collaborative (MVTC) formed, with the mission to build and strengthen relationships among trail managers, advocates, and users in order to support and enhance sustainable trail experiences in the Methow Valley. A consensus approach allowed the Collaborative to provide mutual support to trail projects that benefitted each user group, and the MVTC has enjoyed many successes in the year it’s been in existence. The MVTC offers a case study of how, in the era of shrinking trail budgets, it can take many players working together to leverage available resources in order to realize the common goal of sustainable trails. The structure of this collaborative can be easily duplicated within other trail

Inclusivity Engaging the Emerging Generation of Trail Leaders Fuji 3-4 Jeff Parker, Executive Director, Northwest Youth Corps, Angela Noah, Ancestral Lands Vista Member Youth and young adults are hungry for opportunities to make a difference on our lands and waters, yet face significant barriers to entry into the recreation infrastructure and conservation workforce. Corps programs represent a way to engage these passionate future leaders in stewardship, use, and advocacy. This presentation will include analysis of the value of working with youth corps and techniques for building partnerships that engage diverse young adults. Pre- sentation will discuss the technical capacity of Corps, tips for partnering, examples of successful projects, and the role non-profit conservation corps can play in advancing equity in the outdoors.

Public Lands Wait, you used a pump track as restoration? How Puget Sound Cities Are Using Trails to Gala 1-2 Promote Environmental Stewardship Amber Mikluscak, Senior Landscape Architect, Kyle Braun, Landscape Designer As populations increase and the demand for more passive and active-use trails grows, cities are facing tough decisions on where to build their next project. In this session, environmental services and landscape architecture firm, The Watershed Company, will share case studies from some of Washington’s fastest-growing cities on new trail designs—yes, even a BMX/pump track-- that protect natural resources, meet user needs and serve as examples for restoration region-wide. Learn about how trail projects can provide opportunities for ecosystem restoration, and how wetlands, streams, and floodplains can enrich trail projects through unique placemaking and alternate funding.

11:45am-1:00pm Keynote Luncheon with Glenn Nelson “We Are Outside, Damnit!” One of the pervasive false narratives of the outdoors—that people of color are not in it because they are somehow disinclined to be—is used to justify why non-whites are not subjects of advertisements, don’t frequent public lands, or are not leaders in the conservation movement. Allowing this disconnect to play out as exclusionary does not bode well for a country undergoing rapid demographic change and escalating environmental challenges.

16 Saturday, October 27th - 1:00pm-2:00pm

Concurrent Sessions - G Track Presentation Room Shared Trails Connecting Trails Across Washington Fuji 1-2 Tim Stapleton, Recreation Manager, Rich James, Transportation Program Manager, Randy Kline, State Trails Coordinator, Serena Lehman, Senior Transportation Planner, John Willett, Member, Sound to Olympics Planning Committee, Brandon Blankenagel, Integrated Capital Mgmt., City of Spokane, Monica Leers, King County, Fred Wert, Rail Trail Planning Services Many public agencies are continuing to develop low land trails that could someday connect allowing for non-motorized off road travel across Washington State. This panel presentation will feature agency representatives who will describe what trails are completed, those that are planned, and the challenges and opportunities in their agency going forward. Each participant will mark their segments on a large wall map as well as providing handouts showing the details in their region. It is anticipated that attendees will gain a better recognition of the interconnection of many of these trails and the real opportunity for a trail system across Washington State.

Managing for How to Grow Your Trails Non-Profit - Lessons Learned from the Field Gala 3-4 Change Yvonne Kraus, Executive Director, Evergreen Mountain Bike Assoc., Mike Westra, Operations Director, Travis Hornby, President, Evergreen Central, Kari Lio, Board Vice President

Over the past three years, the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance doubled its membership, tripled its budget, completed a statewide reorganization, and opened more than 100 new miles of trails across the State. Join our panel in a discussion about the strategies and tools that are behind the success of Washington’s Mountain Bike Economy.

Shared Trails The Spokane River Centennial Trail: A Multijurisdictional Approach to Trail Operations, Fuji 3-4 Maintenance, and Advocacy Diana Dupuis, Area Manager, Inland Northwest Area, Loreen McPhaul, Executive Director, Friends of the Centennial Trail, Doug Chase, Director, Spokane County Parks Recreation and Golf, Mike Stone, Director, Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation, Al Vorderbrueggen, Director of Park Operations, City of Spokane Parks and Recreation, Jennifer Camp, Operations and Maintenance Director, City of Liberty Lake We will present on the multijurisdictional approach of the Spokane River Centennial Trail Coor- dinating Council. The Council is comprised of representatives from the five jurisdictions that the trail crosses as well as a non-voting citizen advocacy member from the Friends of the Centennial Trail. Designated in the Interagency Cooperative Agreement entered into by Spokane County, City of Spokane, City of Spokane Valley, City of Liberty Lake, and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission; the Council shares responsibility in the maintenance, law enforcement, and operations of the Trail. The Coordinating Council addresses a variety of issues surrounding day to day operations, long term maintenance goals, and funding as well as natural disasters, user conflicts, and urban growth.

Coffee Break & Exhibits 2:00pm-2:30pm

17 Saturday, October 27th - 2:30pm-3:30pm

Concurrent Sessions - H Track Presentation Room Shared Trails Shared Trails, Shared Advocacy – How to Volunteer Successfully with a Public Agency Fuji 1-2 Robert Yates, Board Member, Friends of the Palouse to Cascades Trail, Jen Gradisher, Washington Trails Association, Travis Hornby, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Sam Jarrett, Statewide Trail Specialist, Washing- ton Department of Natural Resources, Randy Kline, Statewide Trails Coordinator, Washington State Parks This presentation is oriented towards those volunteers who want to get the most out of their work on the trail. Agency and local government organizational structures and traditional bureaucracy can dampen the enthusiasm many volunteers bring to their trail work. Volunteers are typically more nimble than their public agency counterparts and can find themselves frustrat- ed by the time needed for agency decision making and volunteer project approval. Conversely, public land managers can find themselves feeling pressured to support volunteer work along with their other work tasks. This panel will explore the ways agency staff and volunteers can leverage their shared desire to improve trails. Which tasks are better for volunteers and which tasks are better undertaken by agencies or local government? This presentation will give volunteers and agency staff additional tools to avoid frustration and better work together to improve trails. Public Lands Moving Beyond the False Choice of Conservation Versus Recreational Access Gala 1-2 Tom Uniack, Executive Director, Washington Wild Too often we assume we have to choose between advocating for protecting a place and providing access to roads, trails and campgrounds. Since 2011, WA Wild has made a concerted effort to identify and highlight common ground around preserving and enhancing recreational access to trail and recreational infrastructure while also advocating for conservation and watershed restoration goals. In fact, we have made a point of doing so by highlighting a diverse group of conservation, recreation, wildlife and hunting and fishing organizations as well as local businesses and other diverse stakeholders all on the same sign on letter. This provides one-stop shopping for decision makers like the Forest Service and provides compelling and diverse support for both conservation and access issues. After all, a major reason why Washington Wild works so hard to protect wild places is so people can enjoy them!

Shared Trails Saddle Rock Gateway Trails: Local Spotlight on Leveraged Funding & Coalition Building Gala 3-4 Christine Mahler,Executive Director, WWRC, Dave Erickson, Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Wenatchee, Curt Soper, Executive Director, Chelan Douglas Land Trust, Sarah Schaffer, Executive Director, Wenatchee Outdoors Join the Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition as we take a look at the Saddle Rock Trail system in Wenatchee. We will dissect how community partnerships leveraged state grant funding to plan, build and promote this fantastic outdoor recreation opportunity. Stakeholders from local jurisdictions and local community groups will join our panel to give their perspective on why collaborative.

Inclusivity Writing Between the Grids: Fuji 3-4 Developing an Interpretive Journey for China’s Baijitan Nature Reserve Trail Amber Mikluscak, Senior Landscape Architect, Kyle Braun, Landscape and Interpretive Designer The people of Baijitan, China have been fighting against desertification for over 60 years. Now, the Baijitan Nature Reserve wants to educate visitors about this enduring effort by developing a 7-mile interpretive trail that highlights China’s expanding desert landscape and the restoration practices used to contain it. Interpretive designers from The Watershed Company share the challenges of developing an interpretive journey for a trail on the other side of the world. From communication barriers to political sensitivities surrounding conservation, environmentalism, and climate science, attendees will learn the strategies employed to bridge cultural barriers and create an inclusive interpretive trail that engages users of all backgrounds.

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2018 Board Members 2018 Host Committee Members Ben Monte Calvo- President -Committee Chairperson- Lisa Black- President-Elect Hanne Beener, Chelan-Douglas Land Trust Glenn Glover- Past President Perry Barrett- Treasurer -Committee Member- Jakob Perry- Interim Secretary Travis Hornby, Wenatchee Valley TREAD Rebecca Lavigne- Member at Large -Committee Member- Pete Beaupain- Member at Large Sarah Brawley, Evergreen Mountain Bike Association, Patrick Stephens- Member at Large Central WA Chapter