Congress authorized the North Country Trail as a National Scenic Trail in 1980, but the work to build, maintain, and protect it continues.
Each year, Congress reviews funding and appropriations bills that benefit the trail. Other legislation, like the Land and Water Conservation Fund, is also critical for the National Trails System. It is vital that the North Country Trail Association (NCTA) has a presence in Washington DC.
The NCTA Advocacy Committee builds relationships with policy makers and their staff by communicating to them how important the trail is for the American people. This is an effort to influence legislation and management that benefit the trail and its users.
Learn what this administration’s recent decisions and proposals mean for the North Country Trail on our blog. The post will be updated as details emerge. Reference this script when contacting your members of Congress. Select Take Action below for additional information and options.
