{"id":11683,"date":"2020-03-17T10:14:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T15:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/?p=11683"},"modified":"2021-04-06T14:32:33","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T19:32:33","slug":"covid-19-updates-for-national-scenic-and-historic-trails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/covid-19-updates-for-national-scenic-and-historic-trails\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 Updates for National Scenic and Historic Trails"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trail friends, advocates and partners:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you know, the COVID-19 situation is evolving quickly. Public health experts urgently advise those at lower risk of illness to take proactive precautionary measures (like social distancing, self-quarantining when sick, washing hands) not just to protect themselves, but to protect the most vulnerable and slow the spread of the disease. Learn more about the coronavirus from the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-nCoV\/index.html?sm_guid=MzI4MDE1fDIxOTE4NDU1fC0xfHBudHNjb21tdW5pY2F0aW9uc0BnbWFpbC5jb218MjYwOTUxM3x8MHwwfDY4NzUwNzU5fDkzOHwwfDB8fDI5MzgwMA2\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\/advice-for-public\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organization (WHO)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Like many other organizations that are postponing or canceling spring events, the Partnership for the National Trails System has also <a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/special-update-may-workshop-coronavirus-3-13-20\/\">made the decision to cancel the Spring National Trails Workshop<\/a> (scheduled for May 18-22, 2020 in New Mexico) and to <a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/our-work\/workshops\/\">switch the Fall National Trails Workshop to a virtual format<\/a> (scheduled for the last two weeks in October 2020).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Partnership for the National Trails System, to the best of its ability, will be posting more updates to this page regarding national scenic and historic trail organization responses, guidelines, policies, event cancellations, related news articles, and resources. Please make sure to check social media or individual websites for up-to-date information, and contact the trail organizations and corresponding federal agencies directly if you have questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like something shared to this page, please email Samantha Haas, PNTS Communications Coordinator, at communication@pnts.org.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some updates are also available on federal agency websites:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park Service<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/aboutus\/news\/public-health-update.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Health Update<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/partnerships\/publichealthforpartners.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Health Information for Park Partners<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/planyourvisit\/alerts.htm?fbclid=IwAR2NS2OTZY23bGb8narTZUQTc5Hq3OBkILZRiceibrUv4U8ifpi_bv1eEZI\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Park Alerts and Closures<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/aboutus\/news\/green-and-gray-report.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Green &amp; Gray Report (weekly e-news)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/coronavirus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs, USDA Actions, Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/inside-fs\/leadership\/coronavirus-heres-what-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USFS Coronavirus Updates<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/InterimDirective_SawQuals_wo_id_FSM_2350-2020-1.pdf\">Interim Directive<\/a>\u00a0to extend saw and other certifications one year (effective 4\/9\/2020)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Accommodating_Interruptions_from_COVID-19.pdf\">Guidance<\/a>\u00a0on Grants and Agreements due to COVID-19 effects (4\/8\/2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department of the Interior<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blm.gov\/alert\/coronavirus-advisory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BLM Coronavirus Advisory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Fish and Wildlife<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/home\/public-health-update.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FWS Public Health Update<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Dates listed below refer to the date they were posted online. Content in the links may have been updated since then.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>4\/06\/2021<\/h4>\n<p>Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) recently published the \u201cVolunteer Outdoor Stewardship During COVID-19 Guide\u201d, which offers groups, agencies, and nonprofit organizations with generalized, yet relevant information on how to effectively and safely engage volunteers in the outdoors during the pandemic. The Guide is free to download and includes guidelines and examples from VOC\u2019s 2020 field season.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more and download the Guide through VOC\u2019s Stepping Up Stewardship Toolkit at <a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsteppingupstewardship.org%2Fproduct%2Fvolunteer-outdoor-stewardship-during-covid-19-guide%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cjtripp%40pcta.org%7C2923a5a55f194ef51eb008d8f873c64c%7C6f0721fe2c0e4f08b9cc3320aa6e0ea1%7C0%7C0%7C637532524348334558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&amp;sdata=0avc2CFzNbbfpe7XkrM%2BGwIJ4tivHJ2rzvpxZKYFi5s%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fsteppingupstewardship.org%252Fproduct%252Fvolunteer-outdoor-stewardship-during-covid-19-guide%252F%26data%3D04%257C01%257Cjtripp%2540pcta.org%257C2923a5a55f194ef51eb008d8f873c64c%257C6f0721fe2c0e4f08b9cc3320aa6e0ea1%257C0%257C0%257C637532524348334558%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C2000%26sdata%3D0avc2CFzNbbfpe7XkrM%252BGwIJ4tivHJ2rzvpxZKYFi5s%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1617821463751000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFibpX8Fqp_lvcAGdXrxplLAMZibg\">https:\/\/steppingupstewardship.<wbr \/>org\/product\/volunteer-outdoor-<wbr \/>stewardship-during-covid-19-<wbr \/>guide\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>1\/13\/2021<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: SBA; December Omnibus Bill<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-01\/PPP%20--%20IFR%20--%20Second%20Draw%20Loans%20(1.6.2021).pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd PPP Loan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/home.treasury.gov\/system\/files\/136\/PPP-IFR-Paycheck-Protection-Program-as-Amended-by-Economic-Aid-Act.pdf\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st PPP Loan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Paycheck Protection Program loan application process opens Monday, January 11. Additional $284 Billion for first or second PPP loans available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/funding-programs\/loans\/coronavirus-relief-options\/economic-injury-disaster-loans\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic Injury Disaster Loan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This loan provides economic relief to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended Tax Relief for Charitable Donations: The December Omnibus Bill renewed the provisions in the 2020 CARES Act that allowed individual taxpayers to claim up to $300\u2014or $600 for couples filing jointly\u2014for cash donations to charitable organizations in 2021 on their Federal Income Tax Return; the bill also extends the increase from 10% to 25% of taxable income for corporation donations through 2021. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>11\/12\/2020<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachian Trail Conservancy<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/appalachiantrail.org\/official-blog\/a-message-to-all-a-t-hikers-in-2021\/\">Message<\/a> to all A.T. Hikers in 2021<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>9\/30\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>NEWS: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Your Average Walk in the Woods<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierraclub.org\/sierra\/not-your-average-walk-woods\">Article<\/a> from the Sierra Club magazine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>9\/23\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>NEWS: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Companies Can Get Employees Back to the Workplace Safely<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safety.com\/public\/natural-disasters\/coronavirus-workplace-safety\/\">Article<\/a> from Safety.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>9\/16\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Forest Foundation<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalforests.typeform.com\/to\/LQ1Wp2qs?mc_cid=84675aa695&amp;mc_eid=ddf27916eb\">Webinar<\/a>: \u201cCOVID-19 and Field Work peer learning session\u201d at 2PM ET Monday, September 22, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>8\/27\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent Sector<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsector.org\/events\/making-strategic-decisions-in-the-context-of-covid-19\/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=August%2027%202020%20The%20Digest%20The%20DC%20Download&amp;utm_content=August%2027%202020%20The%20Digest%20The%20DC%20Download+CID_eca62a3ca55fcd6dcc9c30a07444fff7&amp;utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&amp;utm_term=Register\">Webinar<\/a>: \u201cMaking Strategic Decisions in the Context of COVID-19\u201d at 2-3:15PM ET Monday, August 31, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofit HR<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonprofithr.com\/virtualize-your-organizations-recruitment-onboarding-experience\/\">Document<\/a> for Virtualizing Your Organization\u2019s Recruitment and Onboarding Experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>8\/13\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Industry Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorindustry.org\/article\/increase-outdoor-activities-due-covid-19\/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=outdoorist\">Article<\/a>: \u201cIncrease in Outdoor Activities Due to COVID-19\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>8\/4\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Forest Foundation<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalforests.typeform.com\/to\/hxguk82F?mc_cid=a9ad0dd19b&amp;mc_eid=ddf27916eb\">Webinar<\/a>: \u201cCOVID-19 and Field Work peer learning session\u201d at 2-3PM EDT August 13, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>7\/31\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New England National Scenic Trail<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/articles\/newsroom\/amc-preparations-for-covid-19\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachian Mountain Club updated guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (6\/30\/2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctwoodlands.org\/about-us\/building-closed-trails-are-open-313\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecticut Forest &amp; Park Association guidelines<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>7\/30\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Trail Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FTA-COVID-19-Operating-Procedures-Revision-2-7-30-2020.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for FTA COVID-19 Operating Procedures (7\/30\/2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatrail.org\/covid-19\/\">Webpage<\/a> for FTA COVID-19 Resources, including general recommendations, trail maintenance, functions and activities (other than FNST work).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>7\/29\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>NEWS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Arizona Trail Association Discourages 2020 SOBO AZT Thru-Hikes and Thru-Rides<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/arizona-trail-association-discourages-2020-sobo-azt-thru-hikes-and-thru-rides\/\">Article<\/a> from The Trek<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>7\/17\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Lands Alliance<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/COVID-July2020Impacts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> developed by the Public Lands Alliance (PLA) to better understand the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on nonprofit partners of trails, parks, forests, wildlife refuges and other public lands. Respond by July 21, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>7\/15\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent Sector<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/upswell.org\/pop-ups\/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Digest%2071520&amp;utm_content=Digest%2071520+CID_e790353bc67d474045c88b75a24db2b0&amp;utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&amp;utm_term=August%2011%20Upswell%20Pop-Up%205%20-%20Exploring%20Anti-Racism%20and%20COVID-19%20Recovery%20Strategies\">Webinar<\/a>: \u201cUpswell Pop-Up #5 &#8211; Exploring Anti-Racism and COVID-19 Recovery Strategies\u201d at 1PM EDT August 11, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park Foundation<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sBsI6t1Xm5o&amp;feature=youtu.be\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorded Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cJuly Fireside Chat\u201d with David Vela, Deputy Director of the National Park Service, Deb Yandala of the Friends Alliance Steering Committee, and Will Shafroth, President and CEO of the National Park Foundation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite Coronavirus, Some Hiker Go the Distance on the Appalachian Trail<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2020\/07\/15\/889490809\/despite-covid-19-some-hikers-go-the-distance-on-the-appalachian-trail\">Article<\/a> from NPR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>6\/30\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SHIFT<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_itubH7QWQJeRCaWhj3sGCA\">Webinar<\/a>: \u201cEngage, Connect, Protect: Conservation, COVID-19 and the New Civil Rights Movement\u201d at 12PM EDT July 7, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>6\/24\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>EVENT: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partnership for the National Trails System<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/our-work\/workshops\/\">Virtual Workshop<\/a> has been scheduled for the last two weeks in October 2020 instead of the originally planned in-person event in Spartanburg, S.C. that month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>6\/22\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE AND RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Northwest Trail Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnt.org\/field-season-begins\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blog post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about the PNTA field season beginning (6\/22\/2020), referencing this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-PNTA-is-Keeping-Crews-Safe-Flyer.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sheet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of how PNTA is keeping staff and communities safe during COVID-19 and this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1xZRkDIceblfNUSlcgzwVA646IkADP8tH\/view\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Field Safety Manual<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnt.org\/visiting-the-pnt-in-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for visiting the PNT in 2020 (6\/5\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>6\/18\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave No Trace<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lnt.org\/research-resources\/leave-no-trace-covid-19-research\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19 Research<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> American Trails<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americantrails.org\/images\/documents\/AmTrails_ShovelReady_Report_Final_Reduced_200618.pdf\">Shovel-Ready Trail Project Survey Results Report<\/a> and corresponding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americantrails.org\/shovel-ready-trail-projects\">article<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">about how COVID-19 has created an economic downturn and over 1,000 trail projects are waiting for funding to help put Americans back to work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>6\/17\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Country Trail Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4FE1QooNTQo&amp;utm_source=Blue+Blaze+Bulletin+-+News&amp;utm_campaign=49362f1e90-Feb_BBB02_16_2018_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_828b80b178-49362f1e90-149393113\">Video<\/a> about Volunteering Responsibly with NCTA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>6\/16\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachian Trail Conservancy<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/appalachiantrail.org\/official-blog\/june-16-update-at-closures\/\">Update on A.T. Closures and Conditions<\/a>, announcing all but 5.2 miles of the A.T. have reopened, but there are still challenges with overnight camping, new COVID-19 infections, and volunteer maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>6\/12\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>NEWS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On the Appalachian Trail, thru-hikers defy requests to leave as they seek refuge from a rapidly-changing world<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmond.com\/sports\/local\/on-the-appalachian-trail-thru-hikers-defy-requests-to-leave-as-they-seek-refuge-from\/article_029ce118-024b-523c-90c7-00c0a6369c84.html\">Article<\/a> from Richmond-Times Dispatch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>6\/11\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>EVENT: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Retailer Online<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/s15.a2zinc.net\/Clients\/EmeraldExpo\/GlobalAdmin\/CUSTOM\/ORO20_Outdoor_Retailer_Online_Exhibitor_Kit.pdf\">Virtual Event July 21-23, 2020<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Appalachian Trail reopens to day-trippers but urges thru-hikers to stay home<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/travel\/appalachian-trail-reopens-to-day-trippers-but-urges-thru-hikers-to-stay-home\/2020\/05\/27\/ba1c5732-9ad7-11ea-89fd-28fb313d1886_story.html\">Article<\/a> from The Washington Post.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>6\/10\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared by GuideStar<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinars on \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.guidestar.org\/e2t\/tc\/VWSZXg1L4RZJN6FhG79SCfRPW1WCq9G4b8d1wN4xH9cL3lGmcV1-WJV7CgKrfW2Jzhnz5n6pwdW9hvyzK17d0qyW4MrQTk8DksF6W22yp3f1scQLsW28kQdP8tV8q_W5Vkw0p8fntRrN7VcSr75Tn1VN1vYfL16gCRGW40cyRP2jDc4yW2ts7KF7MpkvvW3W0XLt416kCPW1wDLdk6710JmW7nv7Xh2HBnkMW5zYHCs1vkr4FW4dLjMq6J3SfTW7cxjGH7Ft_Q1W7GfGZw4g_8snW5TRRWQ3MtgNs3fTm1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Foundations as a COVID-19 Resource: How to Leverage Donor-Advised Funds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d at 2PM EDT June 17, 2020, and \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.guidestar.org\/e2t\/tc\/VWSZXg1L4RZJN6FhG79SCfRPW1WCq9G4b8d1wN4xH9fw3lGn_V1-WJV7CgXcGW8wXryQ5-0fG3W27MkDH5LTRmPW60By4D6bD8w_W86C6C_8VxkJKN5wMByrf1kCQW6sXtnC3bzGNJW6c8SwG1mhcPqW7m_0b543tj-sV_fdlK8mcTsZW5x6xdc91xhchW9bTNbx8VRX_rW8RQ3cK7pd_qGW1mhf078QLZjWW1QL5j23dt73dW36n8bh50CHmWW678kbM2J5n6QW2ygvF86sD09YN80RjPtlCHVLW2wDPYW80PT30W88PdDb4vkBZCW8kp6ML4kF5G7N6dvJDxVFv3GW5M35wY1QHW8tVYw5yj5bzw_kW7F1hJn8lgRWvVY2vh44x3dxzW4XyvgT3xw9B3W5tQwpF5x6l0cW832Zs03RczhXW69vDqZ2kkn-938tZ1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Communicating with Your Community During COVID-19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 2PM EDT July 1, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northwest Youth Corps<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwyouthcorps.org\/m\/covid19\">Updated COVID-19 Guidance<\/a> moving forward with summer operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>6\/9\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>EVENT: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.2020norc.org\/?utm_campaign=1b9486d8-7eb7-4feb-bef2-43bb7dbfb224&amp;utm_source=so&amp;utm_medium=mail&amp;cid=3790bce4-5bf1-4932-8634-100ececebdfe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual offering tentatively planned for fall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the 2020 National Outdoor Recreation Conference, which had previously been postponed to Knoxville, TN in September 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Forest Foundation<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Webinar: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalforests.typeform.com\/to\/Kljngt?mc_cid=8b2d241f67&amp;mc_eid=ddf27916eb\">COVID-19 and Field Work Peer Learning Session<\/a>\u201d at 3-4:30PM EDT June 18, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>6\/4\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Crest Trail Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcta.org\/covid-19\/\">Updated Guidance<\/a> for visiting the PCT (6\/4\/2020).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>6\/2\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Hiking Society<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmericanHiking\/\">Facebook live videos<\/a> on \u201cHiking and Playing Outside in the Time of COVID-19\u201d with Kate Van Waes, AHS Executive Director, at 3PM EDT June 2, 2020, and \u201c20 Ways to Engage and Empower Kids on Trails\u201d with Windy Gordon, Educator and Author of 50 Hikes with Kids, at 3PM EDT June 3, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continental Divide Trail Coalition<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/continentaldividetrail.org\/2020\/06\/02\/updated-guidance-for-visiting-the-cdt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated Guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for visiting the CDT (6\/3\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1wOcj0_YioLbmHkzqkQICYCydrMZRzBnPQAE_pamzAB8\/edit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for CDTC Adopters and Volunteers Amidst the COVID-19 Outbreak.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>5\/29\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Country Trail Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NCTA-Volunteer-Guidelines-Infographic_May-2020-1.pdf\">NCTA Volunteer Guidelines<\/a> (May 2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Crest Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcta.org\/volunteer\/pct-maintenance-level\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCT Trail Maintenance Level<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Stay Home, Stay Healthy)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>5\/28\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared by Network for Landscape Conservation<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/upwithcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/UWC-Strategic-Thinking-in-a-Long-Term-Crisis_-One-Approach.pdf\">Resources<\/a> for Strategic Thinking in a Long-Term Crisis by Up With Community.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trec.org\/resources-for-response-to-covid-19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Response to COVID-19 by Training Resources for the Environmental Community.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/upwithcommunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/UWC-Strategic-Thinking-in-a-Long-Term-Crisis_-One-Approach.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Strategic Thinking in a Long-Term Crisis by Up With Community.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trec.org\/resources-for-response-to-covid-19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Response to COVID-19 by Training Resources for the Environmental Community.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001KtObBRDlINQZPenopXh3HVIfIUkAZ6pWYX5lr3-4JEhX0T0vz0kMO3PEg1otigmjWh2U2IvYT_Uo9RYTeVL7JjO9MozQ0TVZjxW3RWFTbaLkLiUumt3wNeXLjyP519HNHib-tvuONM4_WLPeAlD0jeZXiJ0clrXX2awkQFw68CzE52AURA7KWBJxhVNFyfcr5tK2dY4VIn86qQqoKZ6t2g==&amp;c=wFU6Zak6VJA5FedkvoPj31s9PtJgMS95jIeB3dwXBUzeyJKkg9glog==&amp;ch=TE-ojX-hYjos_LiZdk5h6cX_OThYcxh_-o--kNNY7Kn0SO9xSGctCQ==\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help nonprofits navigate the new situations presented by the pandemic by The River Network. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Tribal, African American, and other under-represented communities. Note in particular the strong set of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Institute for Conservation Leadership has offered <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001KtObBRDlINQZPenopXh3HVIfIUkAZ6pWYX5lr3-4JEhX0T0vz0kMO3PEg1otigmjPAoEhY6VZJ52JIKCYT4LEBpr-qF9oSL8IMAnTdu8jEph16M7bgZdtJgpZx0Tmp4ANXqwzjurGZYYunDli0V9KqhUgVUDXAmzv6HIfvdpxdZ9fuDU52VorcTvIVNsa9D63EmuKUkRu4BeAdfBbRxPTm2z6vTh_wFdP_oA56ogIiQ=&amp;c=wFU6Zak6VJA5FedkvoPj31s9PtJgMS95jIeB3dwXBUzeyJKkg9glog==&amp;ch=TE-ojX-hYjos_LiZdk5h6cX_OThYcxh_-o--kNNY7Kn0SO9xSGctCQ==\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an article of tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for effective remote collaboration, and has highlighted the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001KtObBRDlINQZPenopXh3HVIfIUkAZ6pWYX5lr3-4JEhX0T0vz0kMO3PEg1otigmjJ2iQUgam3HxnVhwLFO6LT-lu4aWxILaK8sij7w4gII8AAkFOm_EtHdRW8i4Y74wkDV0QCKBJzE2rAhvra6LQL0E3BgcDkERVmHxPRFlWdyUb5aK4-ZxdDtWVKyK_7U8h&amp;c=wFU6Zak6VJA5FedkvoPj31s9PtJgMS95jIeB3dwXBUzeyJKkg9glog==&amp;ch=TE-ojX-hYjos_LiZdk5h6cX_OThYcxh_-o--kNNY7Kn0SO9xSGctCQ==\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">importance of adaptive leadership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in response to the COVID-19 crisis (ICL has compiled a set of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001KtObBRDlINQZPenopXh3HVIfIUkAZ6pWYX5lr3-4JEhX0T0vz0kMO3PEg1otigmjMLnQjemo7Esn-sDFjONRU8varBNM0M9sfE0_g8AOS3OXrwJYZ5MR2ijcFVZkp3xukOx9CyIe5wygaQAy7V_GzP9vRdWfk1ihJEZFCCCqjKEG63uV_O2YIw==&amp;c=wFU6Zak6VJA5FedkvoPj31s9PtJgMS95jIeB3dwXBUzeyJKkg9glog==&amp;ch=TE-ojX-hYjos_LiZdk5h6cX_OThYcxh_-o--kNNY7Kn0SO9xSGctCQ==\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">additional resources on adaptive leadership<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as well).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001KtObBRDlINQZPenopXh3HVIfIUkAZ6pWYX5lr3-4JEhX0T0vz0kMO3PEg1otigmjwHV5_wZgKfmwKlun0jQxmUE8PeiqvCGOmP6N43D7cUGQphQubQDKoRV6tjlW7J21v2Oc5_Aab8-jsWvvcycVck2bpxnH7FGMsUQ4pxmlTuc=&amp;c=wFU6Zak6VJA5FedkvoPj31s9PtJgMS95jIeB3dwXBUzeyJKkg9glog==&amp;ch=TE-ojX-hYjos_LiZdk5h6cX_OThYcxh_-o--kNNY7Kn0SO9xSGctCQ==\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around virtual work and remote meetings by the US chapter of the International Association of Public Participation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001KtObBRDlINQZPenopXh3HVIfIUkAZ6pWYX5lr3-4JEhX0T0vz0kMO3PEg1otigmjRfS5pacTGEhsypPwmZYEZ7ENimWysp35zGGiFyHImejGGRbhHj4V9JzpqJpp7qG5s33T-4HBJmW4-1AkYPosq0fYLTwKLcTfAQeFknwP48N3bT-EcQZUt0O3GSSWHz_TjWzm7h8FcFH0E__JjweqOg==&amp;c=wFU6Zak6VJA5FedkvoPj31s9PtJgMS95jIeB3dwXBUzeyJKkg9glog==&amp;ch=TE-ojX-hYjos_LiZdk5h6cX_OThYcxh_-o--kNNY7Kn0SO9xSGctCQ==\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for staying human during virtual work from The Nonprofit Quarterly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19 Communications Triage <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001KtObBRDlINQZPenopXh3HVIfIUkAZ6pWYX5lr3-4JEhX0T0vz0kMO3PEg1otigmjcj7YAWP8_ifbF6GBgY_GaomPfiX8ebYOqgoby1-h7W37Mq4f6JZJRQ-DVOObNSh7_n1vwecLvA_3mzcz4fXO9d3lZtJN_0x6ruWdUYI5uP0LGUOv9syihyWbISt-o12zR57jtmbv5Wjt1pz4PdpKzw==&amp;c=wFU6Zak6VJA5FedkvoPj31s9PtJgMS95jIeB3dwXBUzeyJKkg9glog==&amp;ch=TE-ojX-hYjos_LiZdk5h6cX_OThYcxh_-o--kNNY7Kn0SO9xSGctCQ==\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Communications Network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpl.org\/parks-and-the-pandemic\">Report<\/a> on Parks and the Pandemic from The Trust for Public Land.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>5\/26\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Trails<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americantrails.org\/resources\/how-covid-19-is-effecting-the-trails-industry\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about \u201cHow COVID-19 is Affecting the Trails Community.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americantrails.org\/images\/documents\/Covid19-Trails-Report.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from May 2020 on The Effect of This Pandemic on Trails.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camber Outdoors<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/camberoutdoors.org\/what-we-do\/covid-19-leadership-manager-resources\/#section4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Leadership and Managers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>5\/21\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Trails<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pennstate.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_bxEsmM80g9sFYj3\">Survey<\/a> of shovel-ready trail projects deadline has been extended to 8PM EDT Friday, May 22.<b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recreate Responsibly Coalition<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreateresponsibly.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with resources to join the coalition and share the toolkit. The Recreate Responsibly Coalition is a newly formed coalition of nonprofits, outdoor businesses, and land managers developing and sharing best practices to protect each other and our natural landscapes. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>5\/20\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachian Trail Conservancy<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/appalachiantrail.org\/official-blog\/covid19-hiker-guidelines-may20\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated COVID-19 Guidelines for A.T. Day and Overnight Hikers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as some state stay-at-home orders expire or shift to \u201csafer at home\u201d recommendations. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosaic<\/span><b><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mosaicmomentum.org\/covid19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19 Rapid Response Infrastructure RFP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for environmental organizations due May 22, June 12, and July 2, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Age Trail Alliance<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteer activities through NPS are being phased in starting May 24, 2020.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceagetrail.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Final-Cover-Letter_Eric.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Cover Letter from Eric Gabriel, Superintendent<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceagetrail.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Final-IATR-VIP-Risk-Assessment-Tool-002.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IATR-VIP Risk Assessment Tool<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceagetrail.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Final-COVID19-JHA-v2.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19 Job Hazard Analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceagetrail.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Final-COVID19-OF-301A_Fillable.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fillable VIP COVID-19 OF-301A<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceagetrail.org\/mammoth-steps-to-reconnect\/#more-22917\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mammoth Steps to Reconnect:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> IATA chapter volunteers are signing up to hike all 120 Ice Age Trail segments during National Trails Day weekend (June 5, 6, and 7) to document Trail conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceagetrail.org\/mammoth-beauty-celebration\/\">Mammoth Beauty Celebration<\/a>: IATA is encouraging people to take photos on the 120 Ice Age Trail segments as part of National Trails Day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>5\/18\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park Foundation<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ddac3a6acfa8cc053d000947a\/files\/310be54b-d1b2-4b44-b4ac-b3a6dbb82d89\/Importance_of_GR_in_a_COVID19_Environment.pdf\">One-pager<\/a> on the importance of government relations in a COVID-19 environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>5\/14\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arizona Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/aztrail.org\/youth\/seeds-of-stewardship\/remote-learning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Remote Learning (DIY guides, activities, and Junior Explore handbooks).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Trail Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/FTA-Interim-COVID-19-Operating-Procedures-5.14.20.pdf\">Interim COVID-19 Operating Procedures<\/a> for FTA, including the announcement that trail maintenance will continue to be suspended until at least July 1, 2020, but FTA Chapters will have the option to resume activities (other than trail maintenance) with guidelines starting May 16, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>5\/13\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GuideStar and Foundation Center (Candid)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/grantspace.org\/training\/2020-05-20-shifting-your-events-online-during-covid-19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cShifting Your Events Online During COVID-19\u201d at 2PM EDT May 20, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Trust for Public Land<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tpl.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_fu_rmc44TTSYU6JiPyxT5g?utm_source=GTS+invite+list&amp;utm_campaign=baa4e3a0f3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_04_05_47_COPY_11&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_08089ce4c3-baa4e3a0f3-127834217&amp;mc_cid=baa4e3a0f3&amp;mc_eid=4ea4fa13a8\">Webinar<\/a>: \u201cThe Great American Outdoors Act:\u202fVital\u202fto\u202frecovery and our\u202ffuture\u201d at 5PM EDT May 14, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voc.org\/voc-coronavirus-response\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regarding organizational and field program updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>5\/12\/2020<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Country Trail Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=J5jgWz1T6_I&amp;feature=youtu.be\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video message<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from NCTA Executive Director Andrea Ketchmark regarding state stay at home order expiration. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/10xty7bwGVvY0f4gXkBl7cfjZwH2YbE_opKnNO-KiC_Q\/edit\">Updated FAQ<\/a> from NCTA (5\/8\/2020).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>5\/11\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Trails<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/7455264286239554315\">Webinar<\/a>: \u201cCommon Ground: Shared Goals for the Trails and Health Communities\u201d at 1-2:30PM EDT May 14, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Industry Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oia.brand.live\/c\/campfire-conversations-april\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cConservation &amp; Recreation Advocacy From Home\u201d at 1PM EDT May 14, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorindustry.org\/article\/campfire-conversation-swiftly-safely-re-open-parks-trails\/\">Recorded webinar<\/a>: \u201cHow to Swiftly and Safely Re-Open Parks and Trails\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>5\/8\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>EVENT: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon-California Trails Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/event\/38th-annual-octa-convention\/\">Postponement<\/a> of the Elko, Nevada convention from September 2020 to September 2021, therefore pushing the Casper, Wyoming convention to August\/September 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>5\/7\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>EVENT: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Hiking Society<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/americanhiking.org\/national-trails-day\/\">National Trails Day<\/a> goes virtual and encourages people to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/americanhiking.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/civicrm\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=180&amp;qid=85116\">#PublicLandsProtector Pledge<\/a> to protect trails and parks and fight for equitable access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>5\/5\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>RESPONSE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Northwest Youth Corps and Idaho Conservation Corps<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NYC and ICC are still planning to operate their summer crews! If you know someone who is interested in their program, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001ChRxc8THBQCLN1v1I870QNtGCg1eeVyL_TKgNLS5e51LiQpu3nNG-OGuCmQe_wTf-YuQ5FMmir9wjupWFlfq-7Il8qrVjtiEWnJRcGkEFxOX8XtL7Z4xVrFrr1_PABSXVBlR6FEaDbILWgWM0QhW7wmRCXqbtBQzRC7Sw04gXQyZ2K-fF5FJug==&amp;c=k5IFAXw4FSU7yH1CjleXoaxI_3il7mGR0g00VvKdFmQXr7dm1ZmUtA==&amp;ch=-7Pm0aUFhUTOqkTBJpJj8zLo7aFKGvwR7LX340pRsDD-nBtkKM4K3g==\">https:\/\/www.nwyouthcorps.org\/m\/OurPrograms\/<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001ChRxc8THBQCLN1v1I870QNtGCg1eeVyL_TKgNLS5e51LiQpu3nNG-OGuCmQe_wTfTTGHtmrZhFVtgu6_m17E37UbCSJDkuQ4iYsnM5meGxVROsyd0_nYDMRo-U_1MV2zXspfEmsgNfm1j8plOp49ibLLwlcolkX8&amp;c=k5IFAXw4FSU7yH1CjleXoaxI_3il7mGR0g00VvKdFmQXr7dm1ZmUtA==&amp;ch=-7Pm0aUFhUTOqkTBJpJj8zLo7aFKGvwR7LX340pRsDD-nBtkKM4K3g==\">https:\/\/www.idahocc.org\/OurPrograms<\/a>. NYC and ICC have designed a set of protocols for safe operations of their programs by working with our Physician Advisor, and staff from Aerie Backcountry Medicine, and Experiential Consulting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/30\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Trail Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatrail.org\/florida-national-scenic-trail\/fnst\/closures-and-notices\/\">In response<\/a> to Florida Governor\u2019s recent executive order, FTA will further the postponement of all in-person events, including but not limited to activity hikes, trail maintenance, chapter meetings, and other meetings, until at least May 15th.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/conference.ifas.ufl.edu\/fmnp\/courses.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online classes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> available for the Florida Master Naturalist Program.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/29\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>EVENT: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Country Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/nctacelebration.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual Format<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The North Country Trail Association Celebration, scheduled for August 5-8, 2020 at Clarion, PA, will now move to a virtual format throughout the month of August. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/28\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Industry Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorindustry.org\/article\/covid-19-webinar-standard-information-brief-economic-injury-disaster-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorded Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and FAQ with Burl Kelton, U. S. Small Business Administration PIO, to better understand SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorindustry.org\/covid-19-resources-outdoor-industry\/policy-updates-covid-19\/sba-loans-covid-19\/\">Resources<\/a> for SBA Disaster Relief (For Economic Injury).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Northwest Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/pnta_safety_covid19-fieldmanual\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PNTA Safety Manual COVID-19 Epidemic Protocol (this draft pdf version is from April 28, 2020 &#8211; it is subject to change). Please use <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1xZRkDIceblfNUSlcgzwVA646IkADP8tH\/view\">this link<\/a> for the most updated version.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PNTA has made this document available under a \u200bCreative Commons Sharealike license\u200b, CC BY-SA 4.0. You are more than welcome to copy it, adapt it, and repurpose it for use by your organization. If you do use it, PNTA would appreciate a credit. <\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park Foundation<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a9TXFJA5ZWA&amp;feature=youtu.be\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorded Fireside Chat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with David Vela, Deputy Director of the National Park Service, David MacDonald, President of the National Park Friends Alliance Steering Committee &amp; CEO of Friends of Acadia, and Will Shafroth, President and CEO of the National Park Foundation (from April 23, 2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a9TXFJA5ZWA&amp;feature=youtu.be\">Video Message<\/a> about National Park Week from David Vela (from April 16, 2020).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>4\/27\/2020<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Trails<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/4784575832219135755\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cHow Mobile Work Crews Enhance Trail Maintenance\u201d at 1-2:30PM EDT April 30, 2020.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent Sector<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsector.org\/events\/this-week-in-washington-43020\/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=42420%20-%20Next%20Weeks%20Webinars&amp;utm_content=42420%20-%20Next%20Weeks%20Webinars+CID_01f75619eac87f11d38e08256c7148df&amp;utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&amp;utm_term=This%20Week%20In%20Washington\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cThis Week in Washington\u201d virtual Q&amp;A at 2-2:30PM EDT April 30, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorded Webinars:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 23: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsectorupswell.cmail20.com\/t\/j-l-qjjldiy-jukhurlkjr-k\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Policy Update on COVID-19 Response and Recovery<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 21: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsectorupswell.cmail20.com\/t\/j-l-qjjldiy-jukhurlkjr-u\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Center Race Equity in Your Organization\u2019s COVID-19 Response<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 16:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/independentsectorupswell.cmail20.com\/t\/j-l-qjjldiy-jukhurlkjr-b\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Policy Town Hall on COVID-19 Response<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 15: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsectorupswell.cmail20.com\/t\/j-l-qjjldiy-jukhurlkjr-n\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing a COVID-19 Charitable Assistance Program<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 14: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsectorupswell.cmail20.com\/t\/j-l-qjjldiy-jukhurlkjr-p\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthening Civil Society in a Global Crisis<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 9: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsectorupswell.cmail20.com\/t\/j-l-qjjldiy-jukhurlkjr-z\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s Next for COVID-19 Relief for Nonprofits?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 7: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsectorupswell.cmail20.com\/t\/j-l-qjjldiy-jukhurlkjr-v\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Stimulus Bill and Nonprofits: Answers to Your Questions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 2: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsectorupswell.cmail20.com\/t\/j-l-qjjldiy-jukhurlkjr-e\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigating the CARES Act<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Industry Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorded Webinars:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oia.outdoorindustry.org\/e\/51282\/gies-business-owners-covid-19-\/d5m63s\/973388167?h=-3ajycWNqck4q6PzX0d_m7aBrEXn8jPGMiGuYEu1Xi4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Estate Rights and Strategies for Businesses\u2013COVID-19<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oia.outdoorindustry.org\/e\/51282\/19-response-economic-recovery-\/d5m63v\/973388167?h=-3ajycWNqck4q6PzX0d_m7aBrEXn8jPGMiGuYEu1Xi4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Update on China&#8217;s COVID-19 Response and Economic Recovery<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oia.outdoorindustry.org\/e\/51282\/ing-produce-source-donate-ppe-\/d5m63x\/973388167?h=-3ajycWNqck4q6PzX0d_m7aBrEXn8jPGMiGuYEu1Xi4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pivoting to Produce, Source and Donate PPE<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oia.outdoorindustry.org\/e\/51282\/ilers-manufacturing-companies-\/d5m63z\/973388167?h=-3ajycWNqck4q6PzX0d_m7aBrEXn8jPGMiGuYEu1Xi4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance Coverage for Outdoor Retailers and Manufacturing Companies Affected by Coronavirus<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oia.outdoorindustry.org\/e\/51282\/-neuroscience-behind-distress-\/d5m642\/973388167?h=-3ajycWNqck4q6PzX0d_m7aBrEXn8jPGMiGuYEu1Xi4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thriving in Chaotic Times &#8211; the Neuroscience Behind Our Distress<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oia.outdoorindustry.org\/e\/51282\/obligations-paid-unpaid-leave-\/d5m644\/973388167?h=-3ajycWNqck4q6PzX0d_m7aBrEXn8jPGMiGuYEu1Xi4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): What Are Your Obligations for Paid and Unpaid Leave?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oia.outdoorindustry.org\/e\/51282\/conomic-injury-disaster-loans-\/d5m646\/973388167?h=-3ajycWNqck4q6PzX0d_m7aBrEXn8jPGMiGuYEu1Xi4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know About Economic Injury Disaster Loans<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oia.outdoorindustry.org\/e\/51282\/ats-economic-stimulus-package-\/d5m648\/973388167?h=-3ajycWNqck4q6PzX0d_m7aBrEXn8jPGMiGuYEu1Xi4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding What&#8217;s in the Economic Stimulus Package<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oia.outdoorindustry.org\/e\/51282\/data-1st-marketing-automation-\/d5m64b\/973388167?h=-3ajycWNqck4q6PzX0d_m7aBrEXn8jPGMiGuYEu1Xi4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thriving Together in Tough Economic Times With Data 1st Marketing Automation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>4<\/strong><strong>\/23\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Trails<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americantrails.org\/training\/tech-on-the-trail-engaging-kids-on-hiking-trails-using-technology\">Webinar Recording<\/a>: \u201cTech on the Trail: Engaging Kids on Hiking Trails using Technology\u201d in coordination with California State Parks and the California Trails Conference Foundation (aired 4\/23\/2020).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">America Walks<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/751555085782748931\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cWalking and Walkability in the Time of COVID-19: New Policies and Practices\u201d at 2PM EDT May 13, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent Sector<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsector.org\/resource\/caresact\/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Chatbot%20Launch&amp;utm_content=Chatbot%20Launch+CID_d89ca6fe99b8030567dea282d0e29e3f&amp;utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&amp;utm_term=Explore%20Relief%20Funding%20Here\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chatbot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for CARES Act: How to Apply for Nonprofit Relief Funds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofit HR<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonprofithr.com\/virtual-town-hall-grief-trauma-depression-during-a-crisis-how-it-shows-up-how-to-manage-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual Town Hall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cGrief, Trauma &amp; Depression During a Crisis: How it Shows Up, How to Manage it\u201d at 12-1:15PM EDT April 27, 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Conservation Fund<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationfund.org\/blog\/community-development\/2222-advice-for-gateway-communities-during-covid-19\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Gateway and Rural Communities During the Coronavirus Pandemic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationfund.org\/projects\/seeking-ideas-and-sharing-solutions-for-gateway-and-rural-communities-during-the-covid-19-pandemic\">Webinar Recording<\/a>: \u201cWhat COVID-19 Means for Gateway Communities.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/22\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Industry Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorindustry.org\/article\/covid-19-webinar-business-support-boost-economic-recovery\/\">Webinar<\/a>: \u201cSmall Business Support to Boost Economic Recovery\u201d at 1PM EDT April 28, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/21\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave No Trace<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lnt.org\/research-resources\/leave-no-trace-covid-19-research\/?fbclid=IwAR0-iuIcsn1WuTv8OWnyU7E7Xw793MwjnIuSHbfN6FJ5rNl1m454Ewqb3cA\">Report<\/a> on COVID-19 Research<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lnt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Covid-19-Social-update4-8-20.pdf?utm_source=Summit+for+Arizona+Trails&amp;utm_campaign=e94b854374-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_04_21_09_31&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_c88d9bcd8d-e94b854374-345314812\">Recommendations<\/a> for Getting Outside During COVID-19 (4\/8\/2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Lands Alliance<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiclandsalliance.org\/what-we-do\/education\/coronavirus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of COVID-19 resources<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.r20.constantcontact.com\/register\/eventReg?oeidk=a07eh1voh8aeade332f&amp;oseq=&amp;c=&amp;ch=\">Webinar<\/a>: \u201cMapping the Customer Experience\u201d at 2PM EDT April 30, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salsa<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salsalabs.com\/reg\/createstrongeronlinerelationships?utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=86618373&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9mfKbNl2H-FqXnPXHW3AwXNHU3OESoaJHuunowpXmITzwDOgtgQ4f7li6CO7XX2hqP3rjCoLJlcXtNoOdjggJ_xMzzIQ&amp;_hsmi=86618373\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cCreate Stronger Online Relationships during Covid-19 with Cornershop Creative\u201d at 2PM EDT May 1, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salsalabs.com\/covid-19-resources?utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=86618373&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9mfKbNl2H-FqXnPXHW3AwXNHU3OESoaJHuunowpXmITzwDOgtgQ4f7li6CO7XX2hqP3rjCoLJlcXtNoOdjggJ_xMzzIQ&amp;_hsmi=86618373\">Webpage<\/a> of COVID-19 resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/17\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park Foundation<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc5EHhjcwLGen7u62x9Uohgy7t1cSDXoeApbch93tv-wni_Hw\/viewform\">Fireside Chat<\/a> with NPF, NPS &amp; Friends Alliance at 3PM EDT April 23, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/16\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofit HR<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonprofithr.com\/virtualizing-your-recruitment-and-onboarding-experience\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cVirtualizing Your Recruitment and Onboarding Experience\u201d at 12-1:15PM EDT April 20, 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonprofithr.com\/the-many-ways-organizations-are-keeping-their-employees-encouraged-engaged-during-covid-19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of how organizations are keeping their employees encouraged and engaged during COVID-19.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonprofithr.com\/portfolio-items\/value-of-contingent-workforce-outsource-recruiting-strategy\/\">Whitepaper<\/a>: The Value of a Contingent Workforce: Your Organization\u2019s Outsourced Recruiting Strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/15\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent Sector<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsector.org\/events\/policy-town-hall-on-covid-19-response\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cPolicy Town Hall on COVID-19 Response\u201d at 2PM EDT April 16, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsector.org\/events\/how-to-center-race-equity-in-your-organizations-covid-19-response\/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=41620%20-%20Next%20Weeks%20Webinars&amp;utm_content=41620%20-%20Next%20Weeks%20Webinars+CID_bb4452e5576496bd12f88dc52fe9cd0e&amp;utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&amp;utm_term=Register%20Here\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cHow to Center Race Equity in Your Organization\u2019s COVID-19 Response\u201d at 2PM EDT April 21, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsector.org\/events\/policy-update-on-covid-19-response-and-recovery\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cPolicy Update on COVID-19 Response and Recovery\u201d at 2PM EDT April 23, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsector.org\/events\/privacy-regulations-what-you-need-to-know-and-do-today\/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Digest%20415&amp;utm_content=Digest%20415+CID_13802de9d70d355defb5fed93530b256&amp;utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&amp;utm_term=April%2028%20Webinar%20COVID-19%20and%20the%20Remote%20Office%20--%20Privacy%20Cybersecurity%20%20Insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cCOVID-19 and the Remote Office &#8212; Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Insurance\u201d at 2PM EDT April 28, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/independentsector.org\/events\/volunteerism-during-covid-19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cVolunteerism During COVID-19\u201d at 2PM EDT April 29, 2020. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summit for Arizona Trails<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/summitforaztrails\/covid-19-resources?utm_source=Summit+for+Arizona+Trails&amp;utm_campaign=f9e8c6730d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_04_15_12_07&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_c88d9bcd8d-f9e8c6730d-345314812\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for COVID-19 resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScg9qrzkj1kbZ-387zDryXxaUddq89YPS3uvsanaXsPjvshwQ\/viewform\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cManaging Arizona Trails in COVID-19 Restriction\u201d at 3PM EDT April 20, 2020 and \u201cLooking Forward: Arizona Trails in the Next Phase of the COVID-19 Crisis\u201d at 3PM EDT on April 29, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SHIFT Health &amp; Nature Webinar Series<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_vysbowHtRgCqquXaBRtCKw\">Webinar<\/a> about \u201cCOVID-19, Stress and Nature: Managing Clinician Burnout During (and After) the Pandemic\u201d at 12PM EDT April 21, 2020.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shiftjh.org\/the-health-nature-webinar-series\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorded Webinars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about \u201cNature, Grief and COVID-19: Connecting people to parks during crisis, loss, and grief\u201d (April 14th), \u201cManaging Parks and Recreation in a COVID-19 World\u201d (April 7), and \u201cNature and the COVID-19 Pandemic\u201d (March 19).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/14\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Crest Trail Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcta.org\/covid-19\/\">Updated guidance<\/a> from PCTA to extend COVID-19 shutdown of all in-person volunteer projects, trainings, and events to June 1. Request extended for everyone to stay off the PCT until further notice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Ultimate Hiking Guide For When The Trails Reopen (Nebraska To Wyoming)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/breannawilson\/2020\/04\/14\/50-states-50-trails-the-ultimate-hiking-guide-for-when-the-trails-reopen-nebraska-to-wyoming\/#1f181a9324ea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Forbes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Appalachian Trail community designation slowed by epidemic<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benningtonbanner.com\/stories\/trail-community-designation-slowed-by-epidemic,602443\">Article<\/a> from Bennington Banner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>4<\/b><b>\/13\/2020<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Hiking Society<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/americanhiking.org\/advocacy\/updated-letter-ahs-support-for-trails-and-public-lands-infrastructure-in-covid-19-stimulus-april-13-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to Congress in support of trails and public lands infrastructure in COVID-19 stimulus<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park Service<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/npscelebrates\/find-your-virtual-park.htm?fbclid=IwAR3wVtrlvTFfnpmejsQ6W6jJqakt9cTW7vnt4lCYVs5e-PiSLAcUA_dSnSs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to virtually stay connected to national parks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2020 Hiking Season Through the Eyes of a Trail Angel<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/the-2020-hiking-season-through-the-eyes-of-a-trail-angel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from The Trek<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/12\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>NEWS: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Man on the Appalachian Trail<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/04\/12\/opinion\/coronavirus-appalachian-trail.html\">Opinion article<\/a> from The New York Times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investment in open space, greenways, trails is critical<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyprogress.com\/opinion\/opinion-commentary-investment-in-open-space-greenways-trails-is-critical\/article_424121ab-cc9e-5026-ba85-45bca999afd1.html\">Opinion article<\/a> from The Daily Progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>4\/10\/2020<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Trails<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/200995434439160\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> created. In an effort to quantify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the trails and outdoor recreation community and greater industry, American Trails seeks data from its partners on the effects so far, and the potential effects moving into the coming years. American Trails will share the results widely and work with other industry efforts to quantify the effects of this pandemic on the businesses, organizations, and individuals that rely on trails and outdoor recreation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NPS Memo: Lock Down National Parks Now<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/2411604\/nps-health-department-calls-shut-down-national-parks?fbclid=IwAR1_QSwOyazlM2335ioG3K2iyoJABBjAcYglhaNnUMa1wpz9nPejRspxgis\">Article<\/a> from Outside Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Trail of Tears \u201cRemember the Removal\u201d bicycle team trains separately due to COVID-19<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cherokeephoenix.org\/Article\/Index\/124495\">Article<\/a> from Cherokee Phoenix<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/9\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Forest Service<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/InterimDirective_SawQuals_wo_id_FSM_2350-2020-1.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interim Directive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to extend saw and other certifications one year (effective 4\/9\/2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Accommodating_Interruptions_from_COVID-19.pdf\">Guidance<\/a> on Grants and Agreements due to COVID-19 effects (4\/8\/2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Age Trail Alliance<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceagetrail.org\/iat-closing-of-public-land\/?fbclid=IwAR1-L-LA516ly-Qbr1HDcr8RJl0coDeK4_2sgbAC8YqusshfxYSDxiOkrKg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from IATA regarding the IAT and Governor\u2019s 4\/9\/2020 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dnr.wi.gov\/news\/releases\/article\/?id=5083\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">closing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of public land effective 4\/10\/2020 due to unprecedented crowds, littering, and vandalism.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Wisconsin\u2019s outdoor spaces are getting more use than ever, we need to help keep them clean.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/travel\/wisconsin\/2020\/04\/09\/wisconsins-outdoor-spaces-getting-used-more-than-ever-we-need-help-keep-them-clean\/2954176001\/?fbclid=IwAR0euMw5oDkTQfUvD8rN8kDIcAt5AQlhHWQfO1kPRdACJR3ZU02TZjMl_mA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/8\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Frontier Trails Museum\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure of National Frontier Trails Museum in Independence, Missouri for the remainder of the fiscal year, ending June 30, 2020.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a message to OCTA, Frank Buhro, the Historic Sites and Museum Administrator for the city of Independence, Missouri, wrote: The city is reviewing the budget impacts of the virus on the city\u2019s revenue streams and will make further determinations in the coming weeks. All contractual agreements with the NFTM Museum have to be suspended until further notice. That includes the Living History Program and the PTA wagon rides.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronavirus and national parks: What\u2019s closed.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparkstraveler.org\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-and-national-parks-whats-closed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from National Parks Traveler<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Most Years, Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Is a Challenge. In 2020, It\u2019s a Bad Idea.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpacker.com\/news-and-events\/in-most-years-hiking-the-pacific-crest-trail-is-a-challenge-in-2020-it-might-just-be-a-bad-idea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Backpacker <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4<\/strong><strong>\/7\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared by National Park Foundation and National Park Friends Alliance<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd9s5ubcXo86s8cetc9zDM-1dEgVQKvblQmsKW3H_fn-627eg\/viewform\">Webinar<\/a> by Arnold &amp; Porter Kaye Scholer LLP about \u201cCoronavirus Aid, Relief,and Economic Security (CARES) Act for Nonprofits\u201d at 3-4:30PM EDT April 9th.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalparks.us12.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=ddac3a6acfa8cc053d000947a&amp;id=29d1a483a7&amp;e=528f28a62f\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CARES Act: How to Apply for Nonprofit Relief Funds<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalparks.us12.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=ddac3a6acfa8cc053d000947a&amp;id=adfcbed7cf&amp;e=528f28a62f\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CARES Act &#8211; Nonprofit FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalparks.us12.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=ddac3a6acfa8cc053d000947a&amp;id=9a9bd67917&amp;e=528f28a62f\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analysis of CARES Act for Non-Profit Organizations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/8132181918858921227\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Webinar<\/a> on \u201cLewis and Clark National Historic Trail Geotourism: Growing Community Tourism During Unprecedented Times in Tourism\u201d at 1PM EDT April 9th.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBB Alert: Prevent \u2018Zoom-Bombing\u2019 in your Next Videoconference<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmilwaukee.com\/pressrelease\/bbb-alert-prevent-zoom-bombing-in-your-next-videoconference\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Urban Milwaukee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should You Exercise Outside During the COVID-19 Epidemic<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/should-you-exercise-outside-during-the-covid-19-epidemic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from The Trek<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/6\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BeUjYYpEABo&amp;feature=youtu.be\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorded Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Impact of COVID-19 on the Wilderness Stewardship Community: A Town Hall Conversation\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chronicle of Philanthropy<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inphilanthropy.org\/philanthropy-events\/stimulus-bill-and-nonprofits-answers-your-questions\">Webinar<\/a> on \u201cThe Stimulus Bill and Nonprofits: Answers to Your Questions\u201d at 2PM EDT April 7th.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Industry Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorindustry.org\/article\/covid-19-webinar-standard-information-brief-economic-injury-disaster-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorded Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on \u201cWhat You Need to Know About Economic Injury Disaster Loans\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorindustry.org\/article\/covid-19-webinar-understanding-whats-economic-stimulus-package\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorded Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on \u201cUnderstanding What&#8217;s in the Economic Stimulus Package\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorindustry.org\/article\/covid-19-webinar-thriving-together-tough-economic-times-data-1st-marketing-automation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorded Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on \u201cThriving Together in Tough Economic Times with Data 1st Marketing Automation\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spokane man continues hiking Pacific Crest Trail despite pleas to stop<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokesman.com\/stories\/2020\/apr\/06\/spokane-man-continues-hiking-pacific-crest-trail-d\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Spokesman-Review<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>4\/5\/2020<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>NEWS: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay inspired during quarantine with Jennifer Pharr Davis\u2019s Armchair Adventure Book Club (kicks off April 9th)<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/stay-inspired-during-quarantine-with-jpds-armchair-adventure-book-club\/?fbclid=IwAR1unWlWUwYmyR6Bln_vegFVToJozjOtmlT1-NOPJF9RfGHbqoflcc3TM-s\">Article<\/a> from The Trek (posted 4\/5\/2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronavirus pandemic disrupts Appalachian Trail Dreams<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/aponline\/2020\/04\/05\/us\/ap-us-virus-outbreak-appalachian-trail-hikers-.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the Associated Press<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/3\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camber Outdoors<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/camberoutdoors.org\/civicrm\/?page=CiviCRM&amp;q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&amp;reset=1&amp;id=200\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on \u201cLeading Inclusion, Equity,and Diversity Through COVID-19 and Beyond at 2PM EDT April 14th.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/camberoutdoors.org\/civicrm\/?page=CiviCRM&amp;q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&amp;reset=1&amp;id=199\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on \u201cUnderstanding Nonprofit Funding Through COVID-19 and Beyond\u201d at 2PM EDT April 21st.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/camberoutdoors.org\/civicrm\/?page=CiviCRM&amp;q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&amp;reset=1&amp;id=201\">Webinar<\/a> on \u201cInclusive Leadership Through COVID-19 and Beyond\u201d at 7-8:30PM EDT April 28th.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/2\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>EVENTS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Retailer\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorretailer.com\/2020\/04\/02\/a-letter-to-our-community\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (scheduled for June 23-25, 2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatrail.org\/florida-national-scenic-trail\/fnst\/closures-and-notices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated message<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in response to Floriday\u2019s stay at home order, FTA \u201curges you to please stay off the Florida Trail during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many sections and facilities along the trail are closed and more are continuing to close each day.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatrail.org\/florida-trail-puzzles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual puzzles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Florida Trail. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared by the National Park Foundation<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc49jh0ZlRj6r0jJQ16OOFrieUmjqtA3QVNMCfXynefdDvhng\/viewform\">Webinar<\/a> on \u201cFundraising for Parks During Uncertain Times\u201d at 3-4:30PM EDT April 6th.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pacific Northwest closed all Forest Service trailheads. Here\u2019s why.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpacker.com\/news-and-events\/the-pacific-northwest-closed-all-forest-service-trails-heres-why?fbclid=IwAR0UQVgCfGlnEAaQeHzDnG5G58gTUEslPd4QxS01P7na8CKYKixKfGv8Tn0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Backpacker<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaving a thru-hike early isn\u2019t the end<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/2410688\/coronavirus-2020-thru-hiking-season\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Outside Online<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4\/1\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Trails<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americantrails.org\/resources\/need-your-trail-fix-during-covid19-answer-these-5-questions-first\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by American Trails Executive Director Mike Passo: \u201cThinking of Hitting the Trail During COVID-19? Answer These 5 Questions First.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachian Trail Conservancy<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/34d9q31w7ubkusayp1ojyti4-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-04-01-ANST-Closure-Request.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sent on behalf of ATC and 29 of the 31 A.T. maintaining clubs to ask the federal government to close the entire Appalachian Trail until April 30 because of COVID-19.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Country Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/northcountrytrail.org\/the-trail\/trail-alerts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Trail Alerts and NCTA responses to frequently asked questions (4\/1\/2020).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program change: For the month of April, all miles (off the NCT, too) will count toward the Hike 100 Challenge. Share on social media using #hikefromhome and @northcountrytrail.<\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared by Nonprofit HR<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/2005733915344610574\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual Town Hall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on \u201cWorkforce Planning during the COVID-19 Crisis: Freezes, Furloughs, Layoffs &amp; Position Eliminations\u201d at 12-1:15PM EDT April 6th.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared by the Outdoor Industry Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/S3CSG3F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> seeking input on how your outdoor industry business has been impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/12382693\/\">Online community<\/a>: Join the LinkedIn Outdoor Industry COVID-19 Forum, a private group for outdoor industry professionals to connect and collaborate directly with each other and OIA leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One death, multiple rescues\u00a0 on Pacific Crest Trail heighten calls to stay away during pandemic.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/one-death-multiple-rescues-pacific-crest-trail-heighten-calls-stay-n1173856?fbclid=IwAR35BX2VQevHmqZfb00nMKAdu0vaIQT_szLYnfygX8mTC8DAT_VzYsmWaG4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from NBC News<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/31\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachian Trail Conservancy<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/appalachiantrail.org\/home\/community\/blog\/ATFootpath\/2020\/03\/31\/2020-thru-hikers-picking-up-where-you-left-off\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Announcement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regarding 2020 thru-hikers. \u201cAll 2020 thru-hikers who began their hikes this year and left the Trail prior to March 31, 2020 will receive an extension: once the CDC provides guidance that special precautions are no longer necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or ATC issues an announcement, thru-hikers can pick up where they left off and have 12 months from the date they restart to complete their hike and be recognized as a thru-hiker in our 2,000-miler registry.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Crest Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcta.org\/covid-19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated response<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from PCTA to stay off the Pacific Crest Trail: \u201cWe are no longer providing information about what sections of the PCT are closed or open as the situation is rapidly changing, and we\u2019ve asked long-distance users to cancel or postpone journeys.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcta.org\/discover-the-trail\/permits\/?utm_source=Trail+Dirt+US+%26+Canada+March+2020&amp;utm_campaign=c975987c58-trail_dirt_issue_80&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_8e2533c5b4-c975987c58-442137593\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Message<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the U.S. Forest Service regarding permits:<\/span><b> \u201c<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be advised that your PCT long-distance permit is valid only on public lands that are open for travel. You can no longer complete a thru-hike due to public land and facility closures.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared by Appalachian Trail Conservancy<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual ways to connect to the trail via <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/virtual-walk-firebase.firebaseapp.com\/joingroup\/98keLRmDlXmLp7KO3gZA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk the Distance app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Backpacker Magazine\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/static-backpacker.s3.amazonaws.com\/2020\/All-Nighter\/index.html?sm_guid=MzMxMjQzfDIxOTE4NDU1fC0xfHBudHNjb21tdW5pY2F0aW9uc0BnbWFpbC5jb218MjYyODcxOXx8MHwwfDY5ODY2NDE0fDkzOHwwfDB8fDI5ODMxMg2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachian Trail in 3-D<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/home\/webmap\/viewer.html?webmap=defa90c58ac745439df78d66642eaf9f&amp;extent=-94.9219,29.5554,-48.9551,48.0936&amp;sm_guid=MzMxMjQzfDIxOTE4NDU1fC0xfHBudHNjb21tdW5pY2F0aW9uc0BnbWFpbC5jb218MjYyODcyNnx8MHwwfDY5ODY2NjU0fDkzOHwwfDB8fDI5ODMxMg2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Map<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all confirmed cases of COVID-19 along the A.T. corridor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Industry Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorindustry.org\/collections\/education\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on \u201cUnderstanding What\u2019s in the Economic Stimulus Package\u201d at 1PM EDT April 2nd, and \u201cThriving in Chaotic Times &#8211; The Neuroscience Behind Our Distress\u201d at 1PM EDT April 10th.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorindustry.org\/covid-19-resources-outdoor-industry\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with COVID-19 Resources for the Outdoor Industry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/1325546335595956493\">Webinar<\/a> on \u201cThe Impact of COVID-19 on the Wilderness Stewardship Community: A Town Hall Conversation\u201d at 4PM EDT April 2nd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Forest Service Says PCT Permit Holders Can no Longer Complete Thru-Hike on Public Lands<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/pacific-crest-trail\/pcta-asks-permit-holders-give-serious-consideration-thru-hike-sends-updated-permit-info\/?fbclid=IwAR3f5ug-L1Yolt6lPLWADh7LXZistGBFf7qSU2cQX3Fy55nZX1lm_ULx1M4\">Article<\/a> from The Trek<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking during the coronavirus pandemic? Here\u2019s how to stay safe on the trails.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/travel\/2020\/03\/31\/coronavirus-how-stay-safe-while-hiking-during-pandemic\/5086868002\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from USA Today<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/30\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arizona National Scenic Trail<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Message from U.S. Forest Service: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Arizona National Scenic Trail is open. However, some recreation facilities and trailheads along the trail are shut down to promote physical distancing (3\/26\/2020).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aztrail.org\/covid-19-and-the-arizona-trail\/?doing_wp_cron=1585660964.1045200824737548828125\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Arizona Trail Association detailing the Arizona \u201cStay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected\u201d order and reporting trail and park closures such as Grand Canyon National Park.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aztrail.org\/get-involved\/remote-maintenance\/\">Volunteering<\/a> while social distancing by joining the Remote Maintenance Task Force.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benton MacKaye Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-03-30-Benton-MacKaye-Trail-Association-COVID-19-update.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Message<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from BMTA President Barry Allen (3\/30\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Age Trail, parks encourage nature learning opportunities amid school closures<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/spectrumnews1.com\/wi\/milwaukee\/human-interest\/2020\/03\/31\/ice-age-trail--parks-encourage-nature-learning-opportunities-amid-school-closures-\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Spectrum News 1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/29\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>NEWS: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tough year coming: Virus impacts to hit Montana\u2019s outdoor economy<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bozemandailychronicle.com\/coronavirus\/tough-year-coming-virus-impacts-to-hit-montanas-outdoor-economy\/article_374d50ea-b10e-5525-8483-676cf2705641.html\">Article<\/a> from Bozeman Daily Chronicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After death, 2 rescues, Pacific Crest Trail hikers told to go home<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbclosangeles.com\/news\/local\/after-death-2-rescues-pacific-crest-trail-hikers-told-to-go-home\/2337385\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from NBC Los Angeles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/28\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachian National Scenic Trail<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=2734956309914725&amp;id=224252207651827&amp;__tn__=-R\">Closure<\/a> by NPS of all overnight shelters (56 total) and privies (75 total). Overnight users are encouraged to use a tent.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/appalachian-trail\/appalachian-trail-conservancy-urges-thru-hikers-postpone-hikes\/?fbclid=IwAR1rHIVz0pDCiij5yk6_M9RNbpoVfMFgusaYq-u8rzdpLnoFTmaNQF6df9E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Updates<\/a> on Appalachian Trail closures due to COVID-19 (via The Trek).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/27\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parts of the NPNHT are open to recreation. Please be prepared and recreate responsibly. Law enforcement and\/or search and rescue operations may be limited due to COVID-19 issues. Some Parks and Visitor Centers along the NPNHT are closed at this time. For additional information please follow @npnht on Twitter or visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/about-agency\/covid19-updates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/about-agency\/covid19-updates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure of Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center building in Great Falls, Montana to ensure physical distancing, however trails are open (3\/27\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual operation of Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest offices (3\/26\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure of the Spalding Visitor Center at Nez Perce National Historic Park (3\/25\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks (3\/24\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure of Big Hole National Battlefield Visitor Center (3\/18\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/main\/npnht\/\">Learning activity<\/a> for homebound kids: Take a virtual trip on the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail via Google Earth. Parents can download teaching and learning tools such as coloring books from the Learning Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NWSA-COVID-19-Guidelines-3-26.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on going outdoors or staying inside (3\/27\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NWSA-COVID-19-Guidelines-3-26.pdf\">Updated resources<\/a> (3\/26\/2020).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camber Outdoors<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/camberoutdoors.org\/what-we-do\/covid-19-workplace-resources\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading Room<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: COVID-19 Workplace Resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social distancing is about to get a whole lot harder<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theweek.com\/articles\/904979\/social-distancing-about-whole-lot-harder\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from The Week<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parks are closing-but wilderness is all around you<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/2411032\/coronavirus-park-closures\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Outside Online<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/26\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Age National Scenic Trail<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceagetrail.org\/coronavirus-covid-19-and-the-ice-age-trail\/\">Updated response from IATA<\/a> Executive Director Mike Wollmer (3\/26\/2020) and from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceagetrail.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Letter-to-VIPs-26MAR2020.pdf\">National Park Service<\/a> (3\/24\/2020) in adherence to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceagetrail.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/EMO12-SaferAtHome.pdf\">Safer-At-Home<\/a> order issued by Wisconsin Governor Evers directing all IAT volunteers to cease all volunteer activities that cannot be performed within the guidelines of Emergency Order #12, as well as postpone or cancel events through May 1, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>EVENT: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continental Divide Trail Coalition<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/continentaldividetrail.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Virtual-Trail-Days.pdf?x71633\">Virtual Trail Days<\/a>: The sixth annual Continental Divide Trail Days was scheduled to take place in Silver City, NM from April 24-26, 2020, but was canceled as COVID-19\u2019s spread increased. In its place, CDTC will host a Virtual Trail Days celebration throughout the month of April, which will be free to the public and streamed via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ContinentalDivideTrailCoalition\/\">Facebook Live<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/continentaldividetrail.org\/2020\/03\/26\/supporting-gateway-communities-from-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blog post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about how to support Gateway Communities from home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hikers, climbers, mountain bikers reconsider plans amid COVID-19<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/news\/hikers-climbers-mountain-bikers-reconsider-plans-amid-covid-19?cm_mmc=sm_tw_76501-_-content_org-_-na-_-journal-_-wc-_-traffic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from REI<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/25\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/SelmaToMontgomeryNationalHistoricTrail\/posts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Selma and Lowndes Interpretive Centers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postponement of the 19th Amendment Anniversary Women\u2019s April program and other programs, which will be rescheduled once the center is reopened.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reminder to explore the trail from home using interactive maps <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/lecl\/index.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure of Lewis and Clark NHT Visitor Center in Omaha, Nebraska as of 3\/23\/2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nonprofit HR<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonprofithr.com\/event\/keeping-your-people-together-through-the-covid-19-crisis\/\">Webinar<\/a> about \u201cKeeping Your People Together During COVID-19\u201d at 12-1:15 PM ET. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonprofithr.com\/new-virtual-town-hall-keeping-your-people-together-through-the-covid-19-crisis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recording<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to coronavirus, hikers advised to leave the Pacific Crest Trail. Some refuse.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/travel\/story\/2020-03-25\/pacific-crest-trail-hikers-against-advice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Los Angeles Times<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arizona trails are crowded during coronavirus. Here\u2019s how to hike, visit parks responsibly<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcentral.com\/story\/travel\/arizona\/hiking\/2020\/03\/25\/coronavirus-arizona-hiking-safety-tips-for-visiting-parks-responsibly\/2908327001\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from AZ Central<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/24\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon-California Trails Association<\/span><b><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.octa-trails.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of OCTA Headquarters (524 South Osage Street, Independence, Missouri) for the next 30 days per city order. Update (4\/8\/2020) closure through at least April 27. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postponement of all OCTA chapter events until further notice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> American Hiking Society<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanhiking.org\/blog\/hiking-responsibly-faq-covid-19\/?fbclid=IwAR2vHxRyvAPe0qNDAXK35cSLk8Z-5PkF8duZr6tKTQa5r4AhaXvUO8g3aFU\">FAQ<\/a> for hiking responsibly during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>EVENT: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santa Fe Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Santa-Fe-Trail-Association-117619074967207\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all SFTA events and meetings until further notice, and SFTA encourages local chapters to follow the same approach to protect the safety and health of members and guests.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>EVENT: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Hiking Society<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/americanhiking.org\/national-trails-day\/host-information\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is open for National Trails Day planned for 6\/6\/2020. AHS will be closely monitoring guidelines from the CDC and will notify the public should any plans change.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Avarna Group<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/v5IrfuGvqTwtv0XkMG5pAOp9-30oJ6gNqQ\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Conversation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about \u201cConnecting the Dots: COVID-19 and Conservation\/Outdoor Recreation\u201d at 2:30 ET Monday, March 30, 2020. View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zT4Q38nyBAk&amp;feature=youtu.be\">recording<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/11UVm2a_UZHeg9SZOYBV9KAYz2PPnBaHxlPL5WZvsJ8k\/edit\">notes<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Arizona Trail is open, but should thru-hikers make the journey?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/azdailysun.com\/news\/local\/the-arizona-trail-is-open-but-should-thru-hikers-make\/article_214555b6-b68e-5f6a-ad1e-951327b7a3de.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Arizona Daily Sun<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/23\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RESPONSE:<\/strong> Appalachian Trail Conservancy\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.appalachiantrail.org\/home\/community\/blog\/ATFootpath\/2020\/03\/23\/please-stay-off-the-appalachian-trail\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from ATC President and CEO Sandi Marra asking all hikers to postpone A.T. hikes of any length until further notice. The Appalachian Trail, given its ever-increasing popularity over the past weeks, is no longer a viable space to practice social distancing (3\/23\/2020). <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Trail Association<\/span><b><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatrail.org\/florida-national-scenic-trail\/fnst\/closures-and-notices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from FTA strongly recommending that the public cease backpacking on the Florida Trail, including section hiking and thru-hiking (3\/23\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Crest Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcta.org\/please-postpone-or-cancel-your-pacific-crest-trail-plans-due-to-covid-19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from PCTA to please postpone or cancel your Pacific Crest Trail plans due to COVID-19 (3\/23\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcta.org\/three-covid-19-messages-to-all-pct-long-distance-permit-holders\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated Guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from PCTA and USFS Guidance for Long-Distance Permits, Hikers, and Horseback Riders (3\/23\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcta.org\/discover-the-trail\/permits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current COVID-19 Permit Information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (3\/23\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcta.org\/discover-the-trail\/closures\/\">Current COVID-19 Trail Closures<\/a> (3\/23\/2020).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Washington Trails Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wta.org\/go-outside\/social-distancing-hiking-in-the-time-of-coronavirus\">Updated Guidance<\/a> regarding hiking in the time of coronavirus now that Washingtonians are under a stay home, stay healthy order (3\/23\/2020).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free research articles during COVID-19 shared by Ecopsychology, the only peer-reviewed journal that places psychology and mental health in an ecological context to recognize the links between human health, culture, and the health of the planet.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/click.liebertpubmail.com\/?qs=d033efbc2c152316e673083621acd5a90db916acec2b420153a186c75c9fae174eda03224d3d3c43fd742bbe69161c0a\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindfulness in Nature Enhances Connectedness and Mood<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/click.liebertpubmail.com\/?qs=d033efbc2c152316e993fd77df1f70ee9693d63b98a376c0b5ae22504a9df6c45bbd41863916c1cbf8212776af7a1f12\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connection to Nature and Psychological Resilience<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/click.liebertpubmail.com\/?qs=d033efbc2c152316354b5dfc92ada413efc8ea583930896f73ce77ec4c8e6bfa927895d86c1ea40e0598cfaf101960cb\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Children and Nature Connection: Why It Matters<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/click.liebertpubmail.com\/?qs=d033efbc2c152316efb3df0f7c0ec68ae42d015a1c2d14138d5a66b7a26bc8a729bea62d134edb1b487dadcea44b7db1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental Health Recovery and Nature: How Social and Personal Dynamics Are Important<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/click.liebertpubmail.com\/?qs=d033efbc2c152316cc867ab31b2fc669c7283acc676a3fead7fb58da4c6057cfa9fb4d090774bc511eb27839f3170ae5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nature and Exercise Interact to Influence Perceived Restorativeness<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/click.liebertpubmail.com\/?qs=d033efbc2c1523167384c02c4795fa2fca6e4c23b4cb4eec297053e85d7d8890364003cd2328e246f872bd0321a882df\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connectedness to Nature is More Strongly Related to Connection to Distant, Rather Than Close, Others<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/click.liebertpubmail.com\/?qs=d033efbc2c1523166e555d0a2dfe1acafd81d46d78a15ac4a40ca05dfe12bcc2dc9b1c00b0dd8491ef4355719d3e7e4a\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nature-Based Physical Recreation Leads to Psychological Well-Being: Evidence from Five Studies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/21\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>EVENT: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals<\/span><b><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.2020norc.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020 National Outdoor Recreation Conference<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (scheduled for April 27-30 in Knoxville, Tennessee) has been postponed to September 14-17, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/20\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>EVENT: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partnership for the National Trails System<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/special-update-may-workshop-coronavirus-3-13-20\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Spring National Trails Workshop (scheduled for May 18-22, 2020 in New Mexico). <\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSetVqNyYnK5D0_izibTLD3k1TeX1cRdHMhFTU2JlV13NMYYMQ\/viewform\">Survey<\/a>: PNTS requests that trail friends, advocates, and partners please fill out this survey by 4\/13\/2020 regarding feedback for future workshop plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>EVENT: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachian Trail Conservancy<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/wildeast.appalachiantrail.org\/explore\/plan-and-prepare\/hiking-basics\/health\/covid19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Appalachian Trail Days (scheduled for May 15-17, 2020 in Damascus, Virginia) based on guidance provided by the Virginia State Department of Health.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Country Trail Association<\/span><b><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3.20.2020_-Frequently-Asked-Questions-_-NCTA-response-to-COVID-19-1.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (3\/20\/2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>RESPONSE<\/strong><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatrail.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3.20.20-FWC-COVID-19-Updates.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from FTA Trail Program Director Kelly Wiener regarding COVID-19 updates for hikers (3\/20\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatrail.org\/florida-national-scenic-trail\/fnst\/closures-and-notices\/?fbclid=IwAR1J0mnBoJf2AlwYxZj5UunjH_QdEZhSELmOJndFqjmjsJUsWzDRa3PHnAw\">Webpage<\/a> regarding Trail Closures and Notices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Crest Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcta.org\/discover-the-trail\/permits\/pct-long-distance-permit\/?fbclid=IwAR2mE3CG1yhdRHjxUhai8ZKSsvQASv-Ja9eM0Z8KSYOomkPkkKT4MkJarX0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from PCTA per U.S. Forest Service direction regarding 2020 Permits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PCTAFan\/posts\/10158842792392985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Message<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from PCTA via Facebook: \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s time to go home. We&#8217;re asking everyone to stay off the trail for now. These are truly heartbreaking times. To all of you who are affected, whether you&#8217;re a hiker, in a trailside business, a volunteer, or something else: we wish you and yours strength, health, and wellness in this storm. The sun will rise on the Pacific Crest Trail again. Let&#8217;s use this challenge to build up our little community, support each other and rest our feet. See you soon, PCTA.\u201d (3\/20\/2020)<\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Forest Foundation<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalforests.org\/who-we-are\/press-news\/covid-19-update-from-nff-president-mary-mitsos\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from NFF President and CEO Mary Mitsos to postpone events (3\/20\/2020).<\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Retailer<\/span><b><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorretailer.com\/2020\/03\/03\/coronavirus-update-march-4-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and resources regarding the Summer Show scheduled for June 23-25 in Denver, CO (3\/20\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared by Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paee.net\/teaching-ee-at-home.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Teaching Environmental Education at Home<\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared by National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildernessalliance.org\/funding_programs?utm_campaign=friday_field_notes_3_20_2020&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=wildernessalliance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadlines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Wilderness Stewardship Performance Funding and National Wilderness System Trail Stewardship Partnership Funding\u00a0 have been extended to April 30, 2020. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NWSA_Covid-19_Response.pdf\">Guidelines<\/a> for the Wilderness Community (3\/20\/2020).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amid coronavirus response, Congress must support parks and open-space fund<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/opinion\/editorials\/amid-coronavirus-response-congress-must-support-parks-and-open-space-fund\/?fbclid=IwAR0VEJseiXjxMMz6fuiJ2WpvFty2i6lt9AKUTIAHSKfky9gkU4IoZyj8Lfk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editorial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by The Seattle Times.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching to Head Outside? Read this First.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpl.org\/blog\/itching-head-outside-read-first?fbclid=IwAR1g_N2SbWe21c_ibtRL2PNOeJI231WtRKU8ynQ1IwiGUZRjreeWKUFk52M\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by The Trust for Public Land.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronavirus Has Devastated the Thru-Hiking Season<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/2410688\/coronavirus-2020-thru-hiking-season?fbclid=IwAR27EPtaIkbzTJr5P0DgEib19fHOAEtM80jTOh2DM7WPz1rhw-WSITwkSAY\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Outside Online. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/19\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Crest Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcta.org\/please-postpone-or-cancel-your-pacific-crest-trail-plans-due-to-covid-19\/?fbclid=IwAR11pnnzFiGRBdrswTf-nD4NQygWpIql3m0xn8HI6t7q6PBJ0R2sfV4Gb8I\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from PCTA to please postpone or cancel Pacific Crest Trail plans due to COVID-19 (3\/19\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Hiking Society<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/americanhiking.org\/blog\/volunteer-vacations-and-covid-19-important-update\/\">Cancellation<\/a> of all Volunteer Vacations scheduled to start before 5\/10\/2020<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/semo\/index.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary closure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Trail as of March 20, 2020, following guidance from the CDC and recommendations from state and local public health authorities in consultation with NPS Public Health Service Officers.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>RESOURCE:\u00a0<\/strong>Nonprofit HR\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonprofithr.com\/covid19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Coronavirus Digital Information Portal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/5513148519899448587\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Webinar<\/a>: HIPAA; ADA; COVID-19 &amp; Your Mission-Driven Workforce (scheduled for 12-1:15 PM ET Monday, March 23, 2020). Free, but registration is required.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonprofithr.com\/managingcovid19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Managing COVID-19 &#8211; Talent Management Questions and Answers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>EVENT: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Industry Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorindustry.org\/event\/capitol-summit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postponement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of April 2020 OIA Capitol Summit. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What It\u2019s Like for 2020 Thru-Hikers Canceling Their Plans Because of COVID-19<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/like-2020-thru-hikers-canceling-plans-covid-19\/?fbclid=IwAR1qgCFmU-12ZXmcjYz_MbvWeLGNrL4ltGd-RE9OV2LrOPhp-zuHoFDOJdw\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> written by The Trek.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For Now, You Can Still Take Your Kids Outside.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/2410529\/family-time-outside-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR2GdVwwbBlVV0ZA72V3alIfVRPt5r3gXdKlL53e51p9cPyHAASKPDtDk4Q\">Article<\/a> written by Outside Online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BLM closes Oregon Trail Interpretive Center; trails remain open<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakercityherald.com\/coronavirus\/blm-closes-interpretive-center-trails-remain-open\/article_061afe0c-6a2e-11ea-9569-6ff3c7f6b46f.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Baker City Herald<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/18\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>RESPONSE: <\/strong><\/strong><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Trails<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americantrails.org\/resources\/the-respite-of-trails-and-outdoor-recreation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from American Trails Executive Director Mike Passo: The Respite of Trails and Outdoor Recreation<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachian Trail Conservancy<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure of ATC Visitor Centers until further notice. (3\/18\/2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recalling of ATC ridgerunners and caretakers for the next two weeks. \u201cThis decision was made following the ATC\u2019s guidance to not congregate with large groups and to avoid Trail shelters, which prevents ridgerunners from fulfilling their assigned responsibilities in the field. Ridgerunners are now assisting with ATC\u2019s communications around COVID-19 while working remotely.\u201d (3\/18\/2020)<\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arizona Trail Association<\/span><b><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aztrail.org\/important-updates-for-azt-thru-hikers-and-riders\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from ATA Executive Director Matthew Nelson to AZT thru-hikers and riders. (3\/18\/2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park Service<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/orgs\/1207\/national-park-service-to-temporarily-suspend-park-entrance-fees.htm?fbclid=IwAR2_3u4LIfFfvpyaHhHQ902LmmQb99ht9FXvHIr2HLLJR37Edpg0Gxkaeec\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">News Release<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: NPS to Temporarily Suspend Park Entrance Fees.<\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceagetrail.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VIP-Covid-19-letter.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Ice Age Trail Superintendent Eric Gabriel to Volunteers (3\/18\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Forest Service<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americantrails.org\/images\/USDAFS_Covid-19-Recreation-and-Food-Service-Guidance-031920201.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from USFS to Regional Foresters and Station Directors Re: The Operation of Recreation Service Sites and Food Services (3\/19\/2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Recreation and Park Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrpa.org\/about-national-recreation-and-park-association\/press-room\/NRPA-statement-on-using-parks-and-open-space-while-maintaining-social-distancing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Using Parks and Open Space While Maintaining Social Distancing (3\/18\/2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Shared by American Trails)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americantrails.org\/resources\/what-coronavirus-means-for-outdoor-recreation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What Coronavirus Means for Outdoor Recreation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCES: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Shared by the National Park Foundation)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2020\/02\/lead-your-business-through-the-coronavirus-crisis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Lead Your Business Through the Coronavirus (written by Harvard Business Review)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bwf.com\/published-by-bwf\/whitepaper-tips-for-remote-relational-fundraising\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tips for Remote Relational Fundraising (written by BWF)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/disasterphilanthropy.org\/disaster\/2019-ncov-coronavirus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: COVID-19 Coronavirus &#8211; How to Help (produced by Center for Disaster Philanthropy)<\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SHIFT Health and Nature Webinar Series<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-WBFbfrvRpc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on \u201cNature and the COVID-19 Pandemic.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park Service Waived Entrance Fees.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/2410633\/national-park-service-waives-entrance-fees-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR3eDWsKSHppJzS98naeV_QIv116n8G-tTXytI5qpkSrPlFgcB_oTix0TI8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Outside Online.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Why I\u2019m Getting Off the AT Amid COVID-19 Concerns<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/appalachian-trail\/im-getting-off-trail-amidst-covid-19-concerns\/?fbclid=IwAR2PTw3A6qm5tm8_ULpqxewNpFSsAG2pJs6Cdz_X-YW-UYqn_2HKezlCCP0\">Article<\/a> by The Trek.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Adventure Responsibly in the time of COVID-19<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theoutbound.com\/kylefrost\/how-to-adventure-responsibly-in-the-the-time-of-covid-19?utm_source=reach&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=159321\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by The Outbound Collective.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/17\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RESPONSE: <\/strong>National Park Service\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nationalparkservice\/posts\/10156795235191389\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> implemented from CDC, White House, and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a Facebook post by the NPS, \u201cThe NPS is modifying our operations for facilities and programs, including closure, at areas that cannot adhere to this guidance. Where it is safe, outdoor spaces will remain open to the public. Please check with individual parks for specific details about park operations.\u201d (3\/17\/2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/planyourvisit\/alerts.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active listing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of closures and park alerts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/coronavirus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about NPS response to the coronavirus. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>RESPONSE: <\/strong>Appalachian Trail Conservancy\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/appalachiantrail.org\/home\/community\/blog\/ATFootpath\/2020\/03\/17\/updated-covid-19-guidance-for-a.t.-multi-day-and-thru-hikers?fbclid=IwAR1OnVzguBOvK_xtEykSQmZiqXYQvd3iNUkwGb0vS80zl7CbK4DA-odC534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Updated Guidance<\/a> for A.T. Multi-Day and Thru-Hikers.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wildeast.appalachiantrail.org\/official-blog\/updated-covid-19-guidance-for-a-t-multi-day-and-thru-hikers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Letter<\/a> sent by ATC President and CEO Sandi Marra\u00a0to long-distance Appalachian Trail hikers advising them to postpone their hikes due to the risks of COVID-19 transmission: &#8220;Please postpone your section or thru-hike. Instead, consider alternate ways of connecting to the Trail and to the outdoors.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>RESPONSE: <\/strong>Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IditarodHTA\/status\/1239968356716834823\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Alaska for public lands information, check with Chugach National Forest (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/chugach\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/chugach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChugachForestAK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ChugachForestAK<\/a> on Twitter or @ChugachNF on Facebook) and Bureau of Land Management &#8211; Alaska (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blm.gov\/alaska\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.blm.gov\/alaska<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BLMAlaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BLMAlaska<\/a> on Twitter and Facebook).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updates for the Iditarod race, check with Iditarod Insider Nation (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IditarodInsider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@IditarodInsider<\/a> on Twitter). <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continental Divide Trail Coalition<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/continentaldividetrail.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/CDTC-COVID-19-Update-3-17.pdf?x71633\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from CDTC Executive Director Teresa Martinez regarding cancellation of Southern Terminus Shuttle Operations until 4\/17. Extended to at least 5\/1 (3\/31\/2020)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New England Trail<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newenglandtrail.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from New England National Scenic Trail (administered by the National Park Service), including overnight site closures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctwoodlands.org\/about-us\/building-closed-trails-are-open-313\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Connecticut Forest and Park Association (3\/13\/2020).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/articles\/newsroom\/amc-preparations-for-covid-19\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Appalachian Mountain Club (3\/16\/2020).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellation, rescheduling, or virtual holdings of CFPA indoor events and workshops between 3\/13 and 3\/30.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure of CFPA Community Meeting Room and Library until 3\/30 and possibly longer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellation of AMC activities from 3\/17 through 4\/30.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Northwest Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnt.org\/covid-19-updates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for COVID-19 updates and the PNT.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnt.org\/covid-19-updates-and-the-pacific-northwest-trail\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from PNTA regarding COVID-19.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure of PNTS headquarters in Sedro-Woolley to the public until further notice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellation of all in-person PNTA events scheduled through May 1, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave No Trace<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lnt.org\/the-leave-no-trace-recommendations-for-getting-outside-amidst-covid-19\/?fbclid=IwAR3aWzv8kNJ9h2avHY7JPi03NYYOm4Yd1YQUBcXBlHJiYWQ1eVj2XQM9su0\">Recommendations<\/a> for Getting Outside During COVID-19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park Service Mandates Widespread Closure of Facilities, from Yosemite to Everglades<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfchronicle.com\/environment\/article\/National-Park-Service-mandates-widespread-15137765.php?fbclid=IwAR0jvNbxIW3m4c-BEiSzFEzOcjMkkJamNXvW_I-cs6DRcTVl6BETsztl9Lo\">Article<\/a> written by San Francisco Chronicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>NEWS:<\/strong> National Parks Are Still Open Despite COVID-19\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/2410554\/us-national-parks-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR3fxxJ29DqspAmqQv7ElgvXArhe0lXKgwhLL1d6z4kX_1Z1nTyXnOqM7Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a> written by Outside Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>NEWS:<\/strong> Moab Hospital Medical Director Asks Tourists To Stay Away From National Parks\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuer.org\/post\/moab-hospital-medical-director-asks-tourists-stay-away-national-parks?fbclid=IwAR00v648aC7ZQw-n_42tawjGBCQ8EhH94xfBPDN7H5ieUD134qqcQWgsw_M#stream\/0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a> written by KUER public radio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>3\/16\/2020<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Crest Trail<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcta.org\/discover-the-trail\/permits\/three-covid-19-messages-to-all-pct-long-distance-permit-holders\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for PCT Long-distance Permit Holders from Pacific Crest Trail Association CEO and Executive Director Liz Bergeron and U.S. Forest Service Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail Administrator Beth Boyst (3\/16\/20)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Age Trail Alliance<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceagetrail.org\/coronavirus-covid-19-and-the-ice-age-trail\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from IATA Executive Director Mike Wollmer (3\/16\/20).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellation of April 23-26 IATA Annual Conference and Membership Meeting in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure of headquarters to walk-in traffic at Cross Plains, Wisconsin (likely through at least 5\/1)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Trail Association\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/COVID-19-Message-to-our-Florida-Trail-Community-2.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from FTA (e-news 3\/16\/20).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure of office in Gainesville, Florida until further notice (3\/16\/20).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<b>RESOURCE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Virtual Town Hall &#8211; Coronavirus &amp; Your Social Impact Workforce.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonprofithr.com\/event\/virtual-town-hall-coronavirus-your-social-impact-workforce\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webinar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FREE) hosted by Nonprofit HR and Independent Sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hikers are starting their annual trip north on the Appalachian Trail. Coronavirus could make it complicated.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/nation\/2020\/03\/16\/appalachian-trail-coronavirus-backpacking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> written by The Washington Post.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is It Right to Start Your Thru-Hike During the Coronavirus Outbreak?<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/right-start-thru-hike-coronavirus-outbreak\/?ref=embedded_post\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> written by The Trek.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCTA Asks Permit Holders to Give Serious Consideration to Thru-Hike; Sends Updated Permit Info.<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/pacific-crest-trail\/pcta-asks-permit-holders-give-serious-consideration-thru-hike-sends-updated-permit-info\/?ref=slider\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> written by The Trek.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>3\/14\/2020<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Country Trail Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/northcountrytrail.org\/covid19-response\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by NCTA Executive Director Andrea Ketchmark (3\/14\/20).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trail-Related Closures Due to COVID-19<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/trail-related-closures-due-covid-19\/?ref=embedded_post\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compiled by The Trek.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Iditarod is still on, but precautions are being taken as coronavirus concerns spread along the trail.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/outdoors-adventure\/iditarod\/2020\/03\/14\/iditarod-is-still-on-but-precautions-are-being-taken-as-coronavirus-concerns-spread-along-the-trail\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> written by Anchorage Daily News.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>3\/13\/2020<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>RESPONSE: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachian Trail Conservancy.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wildeast.appalachiantrail.org\/explore\/plan-and-prepare\/hiking-basics\/health\/covid19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on how ATC is working to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wildeast.appalachiantrail.org\/official-blog\/the-atcs-covid-19-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by ATC President &amp; CEO Sandi Marra.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wildeast.appalachiantrail.org\/explore\/plan-and-prepare\/hiking-basics\/health\/covid19\/guidelines-for-hikers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for hikers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wildeast.appalachiantrail.org\/explore\/plan-and-prepare\/hiking-basics\/health\/covid19\/guidelines-for-volunteers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for volunteers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.appalachiantrail.org\/home\/community\/events\/2020\/04\/25\/default\/6th-annual-flip-flop-festival\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of April 25-26 Flip Flop Festival in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure: ATC Headquarters in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (until at least 3\/20\/20 when conditions will be reassessed).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continental Divide Trail Coalition<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/continentaldividetrail.org\/trail-updates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of CDT closures and alerts, and guidance for long-distance hikers\/riders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/continentaldividetrail.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/CDTC-Statement-on-COVID-19.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by CDTC Executive Director Teresa Ana Martinez (3\/13\/20).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/continentaldividetrail.org\/trail-days-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of April 24-26 Continental Divide Trail Days in Silver City, New Mexico.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Crest Trail Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcta.org\/an-important-covid-19-message-to-the-pct-community\/?fbclid=IwAR1Cix38u50U_TLM1PFhPOzEvMt_KxMk_fP3_Ig3CYlOJoz0tSegWyw1YV8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by PCTA CEO and Executive Director Liz Bergeron (3\/13\/20).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellation of all in-person PCTA meetings and events (until at least 5\/1\/20).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>RESPONSE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arizona Trail Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aztrail.org\/covid-19-and-the-azt\/?doing_wp_cron=1584397055.7066619396209716796875\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for hikers\/riders from the ATA (3\/13\/20).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>EVENTS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partnership for the National Trails System<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PNTS posted a <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/special-update-may-workshop-coronavirus-3-13-20\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">special update<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regarding its May Workshop (scheduled for May 18-22 in New Mexico):<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cTrail friends, advocates and partners: As you know, the COVID-19 situation is evolving quickly. At this point, we have not canceled our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/our-work\/workshops\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workshop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for May in New Mexico.<\/span><b> We have set a go\/no go date in April<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and will announce the decision at that time. We understand that people have to make decisions about travel and families and other obligations. If the workshop is held, we will try to make sure that the variety of outcomes and thinking get shared with our community. Coronavirus is a social and economic justice issue, as well as a health crisis. Public health experts urgently advise those at lower risk of illness to take proactive precautionary measures (like social distancing, self-quarantining when sick, washing hands) not just to protect themselves, but to protect the most vulnerable and slow the spread of the disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\/advice-for-public\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">see here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Check back for additional updates!\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>EVENTS: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.2020norc.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020 National Outdoor Recreation Conference<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (scheduled for April 27-30 in Knoxville, Tennessee) has been postponed to later in 2020, likely in August or September.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SORP wrote on the conference webpage, \u201cPreviously, the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals decided to move forward with the 2020 National Outdoor Recreation Conference as planned. We were very excited about the 2020 NORC and being in Knoxville the last week of April, but also understand the social and ethical responsibility we have to minimize our potential contribution to the spread of COVID-19. As such and in light of the rapidly evolving updates on this virus, we have decided to put the conference on hold. Our intent is to still have the 2020 NORC, but at a later date in 2020 (likely in August or September). We, along with our partners and supporters, feel that this is the best path forward at this time. We are still excited and hope you&#8217;ll still join us for our great line-up of speakers, exhibitors, and events at the rescheduled 2020 NORC (specific dates to be determined)! If you have already registered for the 2020 NORC, we encourage you to consider keeping your registration for the rescheduled conference. If you are a conference presenter, we also encourage you to do the same. We hope to announce the rescheduled conference dates in the coming week and thank you in advance for your patience as we work through the details of rescheduling.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronavirus Impacts Reaching National Parks, Raising Concerns.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparkstraveler.org\/2020\/03\/updated-coronavirus-impacts-reaching-national-parks-raising-concerns?fbclid=IwAR2vtbmMdnFVCk7oS_YqF7XVAZnZd2uoXr8N2kPJ_WhWW0gW-ecb0ZMiazQ\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> written by National Parks Traveler.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>NEWS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hiking in the Age of Coronavirus: What to Consider.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/hiking-age-coronavirus-consider\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> written by The Trek (references the PCT, AT, CDT).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>3\/12\/2020<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>EVENTS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santa Fe Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFTA was notified that March 14th and 15th events planned by SFTA chapters were canceled.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the organization&#8217;s 3\/12\/20 e-news, SFTA wrote, &#8220;We would not be surprised if other cancellations take place and advise anyone attending an event to first call or google the organizer for updates. We try to list phone numbers for all activities. You can also visit the website of the National Historic Sites and Parks along the Trail for more information.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>3\/11\/2020<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>EVENTS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Trail Association<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FTA&#8217;s Annual Meeting (scheduled for April 4th in Gainesville) was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the organization\u2019s 3\/11\/20 e-news, FTA wrote, \u201cDue to concerns about COVID-19, the FTA board has decided to cancel the Annual Meeting, Board Meeting and Chapter Council Meeting scheduled for April 4th in Gainesville. After considering the recommendations from the Center for Disease Control, FTA leadership has decided that an abundance of caution is warranted. Specifically, their direction includes: \u2018replacing in-person meetings in the workplace with video or telephone conferences and postponing non-essential meetings and travel.\u2019 Based off this recommendation, we will attempt to reschedule these meetings for July 18th, the date of the next FTA board meeting, unless conditions warrant otherwise. Stay tuned for updates as the date approaches. We apologize for any inconvenience this decision may cause for you. Hopefully this decision has been issued with enough time that you are able to cancel your travel plans without incurring any fees.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3\/10\/2020<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SHIFT Health and Nature Webinar Series<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-WBFbfrvRpc\">Webinar<\/a> on &#8220;The Health and Nature Movement&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>3\/9\/2020<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>EVENTS: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional TrailBuilders Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sustainable Trails Conference (scheduled for March 15-21, 2020) has been been postponed to March 7-13, 2021 in Bentonville, Arkansas. Details <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trailbuilders.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PTBA wrote, \u201cThis decision has been made after a thorough review of the coronavirus threat and careful deliberation with our local partners.\u00a0 Additionally, so many of our attendees have received agency and company-wide travel bans, and we expect more as the week progresses. Our goal is to put on a successful, educational, positive, and safe event for all participants and our host community. Unfortunately, we don\u2019t think it is possible to achieve this in the current climate. Though we are so disappointed to issue this news, we know that being healthy is integral to trailbuilders&#8217; success, and feel that this decision best supports that goal. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to wait for forthcoming communication from PTBA. You can select a refund for your conference and\/or workshop registration fees OR decide to apply those funds to our 2021 event (no action needed).\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>3\/3\/2020<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>RESOURCE: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Industry Association<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorindustry.org\/advocacy\/coronavirus-resources-outdoor-industry\/#slider?utm_source=reach&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=159321\">Webinar<\/a> about The Economic Impact of the Coronavirus and What Happens Next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trail friends, advocates and partners: As you know, the COVID-19 situation is evolving quickly. 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