The Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee evaluates grant proposals for projects that rehabilitate and maintain backcountry recreational trails and facilities.
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
- 15-30 hours for written evaluation, completed remotely every other winter/spring (odd years)
- Attend two virtual meetings each year
- Policy feedback time commitment varies
2023 Dates
| Item | Date |
| Evaluation Introduction Meeting | February 1 |
| Written Evaluation | February 1 – March 3 |
| Results Meeting | March 9 |
Committee Members
Citizen Members
- Norris Boyd, Snowmobile, Newport
- Michael Calkins, All-terrain vehicle, Seattle
- David Fleischhauer, Mountain bike, Evergreen Mountain Bike Association, North Bend
- Nichol Phillips, 4×4, Lake Tapps
- Andree Hurley, Nonmotorized representative, water, Seattle
- Ethan Lockwood, Hiker, Ellensburg
- Rusty Milholland, Citizen-at-large, Snoqualmie
- James Morin, Off-road motorcycle, Olympia
- Jim Thode, Equestrian, Onalaska
- 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
- Janet Shonk, State Parks and Recreation, Olympia
Ex-Officio Members
- Rick Judd, Federal Highway Administration, Olympia
Vacancies
- No current vacancies
Term Length
4 years
General Resources