The Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee evaluates grant proposals for projects that rehabilitate and maintain backcountry recreational trails and facilities. Projects also might educate trail users.
Qualifications
- Live in Washington
- Have an interest in public policy
- Enjoy finding creative solutions and appreciate other perspectives
- Are interested in and knowledgeable about trails
Support
- RCO will provide the training needed to evaluate grants
- Stipends are available to eligible committee members
Time Commitment
- Fifteen to thirty hours for written evaluation, completed remotely every other winter/spring (odd years)
- Attend two virtual meetings each year
- Policy feedback time commitment varies
2025 Dates
| Item | Date |
| Evaluation Introduction Meeting | February 3 |
| Written Evaluation | February 3 – March 3 |
| Results Meeting | March 6 |
Committee Members
Community and Nonprofit Members
- Norris Boyd, Snowmobile, Newport
- Crystal Crowder, All-terrain vehicle
- David Fleischhauer, Mountain bike, Evergreen Mountain Bike Association, North Bend
- Ed Tenney, Four-by-four, Snohomish
- Andree Hurley, Nonmotorized representative, water, Seattle
- Ethan Lockwood, Hiker, Wenatchee
- Rusty Milholland, Citizen-at-large, Snoqualmie
- James Morin, Off-road motorcycle, Olympia
- Robin Buxton, Equestrian, Kent
- Pete Teigen, Citizen-at-large, Leavenworth
Local and Federal Agency Members
- Zach Jarrett, Federal government, Portland, OR
- Nicole Johnston, Local government, Anacortes
State Agency Members
- Charlotte Claybrooke, Department of Transportation, Olympia
- John Hansen, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia
- Bryanna Osmonson, State Parks and Recreation, Olympia
Ex-Officio Members
- Rick Judd, Federal Highway Administration, Olympia
Vacancies
- No current vacancies
Term Length
Four years
General Resources