The Boulder Area Trails Coalition is in the process of reviewing our various programs and trying to decide how to make the strongest possible contribution to efforts to sensibly balance the goals of environmental preservation and outdoor recreation. In the wake of the recent OSBT and POSAC appointments, we believe now would be a good time to step back, think about what we've been doing, and consider ways in which we might be able to increase our effectiveness.
Accordingly, BATCO invites YOU to attend a brainstorming session at our April 21 meeting, which will be at REI's meeting room from 7-8:30pm. The meeting will start with a "thinking outside the box" session to solicit and evaluate innovative ideas for advancing our common objectives. We plan to consider ways of responding more effectively to opportunities for public input provided by the various land management agencies in Boulder County. We also want to discuss options for taking the initiative and raising important issues that these same agencies would not otherwise consider.
We would also like to invite you to join BATCO. We are unusual among the Boulder Outdoor Coalition groups in that we advocate for ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE access for ALL user groups (hikers, mountain bikers, climbers, equestrians, dog walkers, bird watchers, and even some groups who are not members of BOC). We also take a broader, county-wide approach which includes Forest Service land, Boulder County Parks and Open Space, and other municipal open space programs.
Would you like to be a "trail champion"? Step right up and adopt a trail -- one that needs to be built, one that needs someone who won't take no for an answer!
BATCO Membership is now free! -- and it puts you on our mailing list to receive information about Boulder County public land management issues. There is strength in numbers. Spread the word! Join BATCO and make our collective voice stronger.
We hope to see you on the 21st. All we ask is that you bring at least one new idea (and maybe a friend or two) for increasing our effectiveness!
Refreshments will be served. For more information please contact Guy at burgesshg@comcast. net or 303-499-0354.
Also, it would help with our planning if you would let us know if you are planning to attend. Don't feel like you have to do this, however. People should feel free to come at the last minute.