On Target

Identify funding mechanisms and act on advocacy priorities to sustain recreation.

Board of Supervisors 2022

Owner

Erika Seward
Erika Seward (Community Development Agency)

Progress Update

Q4-22

The following progress occurred in the last quarter of 2022:

  • Advocacy of public land stewardship continued with agency partners BLM, USFS, and CA State Parks of high-use recreation areas; review of Donner Summit proposed trails and trail candidates with Tahoe National Forest included project sites and recreation infrastructure in Castle Valley and Van Norden, in coordination with Donner Summit Association and SYRCL.
  • County Staff submitted a letter of interest for technical and project support to the Thriving Communities grant for enhancing transportation infrastructure and mobility access.
  • Sierra Gold Parks Foundation has committed $10K for the 2023 SYRPS Cohort Public Safety and Responsible Recreation campaign; funds will support design, content development and educational materials, to be coordinated by Nevada County staff.
  • First regional Nevada County Sustainability Summit hosted with agency directors, thought leaders and recreation partners focused on climate, conservation, and recreation.

Next Steps

Q4-22

From January - March 2023, Staff will:

Foster and cultivate relationships with grant funders; identify shovel ready projects

  • Projects are currently under consideration for active transportation and community resilience programs funded by the State; strategy meetings to take place with County Staff.
  • Design Workshop draft project matrix to be developed and reviewed with project team.
  • Meet with Quantified Ventures to explore innovative financing opportunities for sustainable recreation and watershed health.
  • Identify the Recreation priorities in the 2023 Nevada County Legislative Platform and develop a plan of action.
  • Communicate with local, regional, and state partners on legislative items and identify opporunities to work together.

Objectives

On Target
Recreation
Board of Supervisors 2022

Start Date

1/1/22

End Date

12/31/22

Milestones

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