Identify funding mechanisms and act on advocacy priorities to sustain recreation.
Board of Supervisors 2022
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Ariel Lovett
Progress Update
Funding:
Successfully secured $200,000 from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy for $200,000 to fund creation of the Nevada County Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan.
Implemented the Outdoor Visitor Safety fund grant program with 9 grants funded and contracts in progress.
Continued to shepherd Congressionally directed funding requests totaling nearly $3 million dollars to support two recreation related priorities: Independence Trail and bike and pedestrian access on Combie Road. Both have been elevated by our representatives.
Next Steps
Board of Supervisors adopted the 2022 Legislative Platform in April, including multiple Recreation advocacy and project priorities.
Work with our contracted State advocates to meet with State Parks regarding Nevada County's recreation priorities, including Purdon Crossing, Edwards Crossing, and State Parks in Eastern Nevada County.
Plan for Fall 2022 Recreation Summit at Martis Camp, with a focus on local, regional and State policy and funding.