National Park Service Reaches Out to All Americans The Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) is the community assistance arm of the NPS. Our goal? To share the Park Service's mission of conservation and outdoor recreation with

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National Park Service Reaches Out to All
AmericansThe Rivers, Trails, and Conservation
Assistance Program (RTCA) is the community
assistance arm of the NPS. Our goal? To share the
Park Service's mission of conservation and
outdoor recreation with communities across
America. In 2009, we're working on 300 projects
in almost every state Our work focuses on three
national themes engaging youth, promoting
healthy recreation, and connecting parks to
communities.www.nps.gov/rtca
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Community-based Trails Great Barrington Trails
and Greenways"Sometimes community members need
a reminder about how precious our natural
resources are. Connecting our project with the
Appalachian Trail gives validity to the
importance of our local trails." Christine
Ward, project co-leader
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Concord River Greenway Changing Perceptions
through Art "In a city with a shortage of open
space, the new greenway will offer recreational
opportunities to walkers, bicyclists, or anyone
looking for a respite from city life." Jane
Calvin, executive director Lowell Parks
Conservation Trust Art, by its very nature,
also can transform perceptions.  The goal is to
focus the experience of seeing and connecting
with the river and to enhance the experience with
a thought, a feeling, or an inspiration."
Wopo Holup Concord River Greenway Artist
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Derby Wharf Lighthouse, Salem Harbor Apply for
Assistance www.nps.gov/rtca Application
Deadline August 1, 2009 Charles Tracy, National
Park Service charles_tracy_at_nps.gov 617.223.5210