Colorado Parks and Wildlife is requesting applications for the following representative positions:
The State Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding. Members of the committee review, score, and rank grant applications and formulate funding recommendations to the Parks and Wildlife Commission for the Division of Parks and Wildlife (CPW) State Trail grant programs. This application is for a term that runs July 2021 – June 2025.
The nine Trails Committee members are volunteers, one from each of Colorado’s Congressional Districts, one At-Large Representative and one GOCO Representative. In keeping with Federal Recreational Trails Program requirements and the Commission’s A-104 Policy, the Committee shall include in its membership representation the broad spectrum of trail users. State Trails Committee members should be proponents of all trail recreation activities with unbiased judgement toward both motorized and non-motorized uses. Committee members will be chosen based on the candidate’s qualifications inclusive of overall skills, outdoor recreational interests, and leadership qualities.
CPW seeks to maintain a balance between non-motorized and motorized representation on the State Trails Committee. Current openings include a local government representative. The preferred candidates will have a varied trails background with experience and knowledge to represent a wide variety of trail interests with the goal of working cooperatively for trails and greenways throughout the state.
How to Apply:
Applicant Requirements:
- To be considered, applicants must reside in the trails with the words “State Trails Committee Application” and the Congressional District number where you reside in the Subject Line.
Due Date:
Applications must be received by 5pm on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
Please contact Fletcher Jacobs at fletcher.jacobs if you have any questions.
Fletcher Jacobs
State Trails Program Manager
P 303.791.1957 ext. 4129 | C 720.537.8894
13787 South Hwy 85, Littleton, CO 80125
fletcher.jacobs | cpw.state.co.us