DEADLINE: September 15th – Tourism Grant Program
DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 15TH for Tourism Grant Program FY23 Application for ProjectsLearn More and Apply: https://brand.mt.gov/…/Office-Of…/Tourism-Grant-ProgramThe Tourism Grant Program awards funds annually to projects that strengthen Montana’s economy through the development and enhancement of the State’s tourism and recreation industry. Funds are awarded annually to projects that develop and enhance tourism and recreation products that have […]
Montana Invasive Species Council Listening session August 24 & 25
Montana Invasive Species Council stakeholder listening sessions 8/24 & 8/25. The Council is developing a work plan and updating their Framework document with input from partners and stakeholders. All are invited to attend a listening session on August 24 or 25, 2022 in person or virtually. Please RSVP to Mindy Wilkinson, Contractor primumterrae@gmail.com (805) 704-7906. If you are not […]
Quarterly Board Meeting – May 26, 2022
Post Updated: September 9, 2022 DOWNLOAD Meeting May 26th Quarterly Minutes 2022 Meeting Minutes Quarterly Meeting via Zoom Thursday, May 26 @ 3:30 PM MST Our 2nd quarterly meeting of the year.Voting is for members only. Not a member? Join today! DOWNLOAD DRAFT AGENDA DOWNLOAD April 4th MTRPA 2022 Annual Member Meeting Minutes
Fact Sheet: Transportation Alternatives, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The Rails-To-Trails Conservancy held a very informative webinar this morning titled Accessibility on Rail-Trails and Other Shared Use Paths. One of the speakers was our old friend Christopher Douwes, U.S Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration! He discussed the importance of accessibility for all recreation and transportation trails and paths, and associated laws especially with projects […]
Career Pathways Webinar
Students, please join us on Tuesday February 22nd at 11 am MST for a panel webinar from park and recreation professionals with insights to their career pathway. This session aims to provide guidance to students on how to prepare for various career paths, how to make professional connections, how to “get a foot in the […]
Call for Conference Presenters
Calling Park, Trail, Recreation, Forestry, and Aquatics Presenters! MTRPA 2022 Conference Committee has some session openings left for our spring conference April 3 – 6, 2022. We are seeking thought provoking speakers with professional, cutting edge, interactive education sessions, and presentations that can provide information and proven methods to successfully manage and maintain parks, trails, […]
2022 AARPA/NRPA Mentorship Program
Have you ever wanted to strengthen your professional development in our parks and recreation profession, but weren’t sure how to proceed? Consider joining the Mentorship Program sponsored by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) and National Recreation and Park Association’s Young Professionals Network (YPN). The Mentorship Program pairs young professionals, students, and […]
Western Montana BLM seeks nominations to its Resource Advisory Council
The Western Montana District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), seeks nominations to its Resource Advisory Council! The new Director of the BLM stated that they will actively involve Advisory Councils to provide expert advice, ideas, and diverse opinions on issues including land use planning, fire management, outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle use, oil and gas exploration, noxious […]
Montana Stakeholders Meeting of the Great American Rail-Trail
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy invites you to attend the annual virtual Montana Stakeholders Meeting of the Great American Rail-Trail. We see great value in gathering folks together in one place to talk about your projects, share updates, and brainstorm ways to advance this exciting project in Montana. We hope to see many of you there. When: Mar 1, […]
P&R Grant Programs Overview Slideshow
Our Legislative adviser, Bob Walker, shares with us a slideshow that Carissa Beckwith, Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Trail Stewardship Program Manager, shared at the Montana Trails Coalition Board meeting on Monday, January 10th. It includes valuable information about the Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program, Recreational Trails (Grant) Program, OHV Grant Programs, Snowmobile Grant Program and […]
