Year: 2023

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Legislative Agenda

2023 Legislative Recap

Significant victories for parks & trails Fixing crumbling roads, bridges, water systems, and more in parks and trails We helped secure the largest parks and trails investment package in state history. Nearly $200 million in capital investments were secured for parks and trails. We are proud to be among a

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General

Friends help secure major funding for trail extension

Overall, this was a good year for parks and trails, but especially so for the Mill Towns Trail, which saw an incredible $8.19 million investment from the 2023 bonding bill. The Friends of Mill Towns State Trail were instrumental in making it happen. Over the years, the Friends have spread

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