Florida Trail Association (FTA)<\/b><\/p>\n
OUTREACH<\/b><\/p>\n
Trail Towns<\/b> \u2014 FTA added two new towns to its revitalized Gateway Community program and received a $25,000 grant to install dedicated kiosks in four Gateway Communities.<\/span><\/p>\n Programs<\/b> \u2014 FTA hosted the Wild and Scenic Film Festival for 400 participants, raising $2,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Documentation<\/b> \u2014 FTA published a Junior Explorer book in English and Spanish.<\/span><\/p>\n PROTECTION<\/b><\/p>\n Construction<\/b> \u2014 FTA purchased an easement that reopened a 5-mile section of the trail, eliminating a 2.5-mile road walk. FTA leveraged new partnerships to complete a 5.3-mile reroute which removed 3.2 miles of road walk. More than 2,000 volunteer hours and an extensive collaboration between FTA, USFS, and several other community partners were dedicated to the construction of the 70-foot Alaqua \u201cDemon\u201d Bridge, the trail\u2019s newest and longest suspension bridge, in Eglin, FL.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Maintenance<\/b> \u2014 FTA involved 13 partner groups in trail maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n CAPACITY<\/b><\/p>\n Trainings<\/b> \u2014 FTA held its annual Trail Skills Training for 65 participants.<\/span><\/p>\n Staffing<\/b> \u2014 FTA\u2019s Board of Directors hired a firm to aid in the hiring of an Executive Director.<\/span><\/p>\n Membership<\/b> \u2014 FTA conducted two membership drives with raffling gear donated by corporate sponsors.<\/span><\/p>\n Strategic Plan <\/b>\u2014 USFS reached its five year (2018-2023) strategic plan goal of adding 50 miles to the Florida Trail three years early (nearly six miles were added in 2019).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Florida Trail Association (FTA) OUTREACH Trail Towns \u2014 FTA added two new towns to its revitalized Gateway Community program and received a $25,000 grant to install dedicated kiosks in four Gateway Communities. Programs \u2014 FTA hosted the Wild and Scenic Film Festival for 400 participants,… <\/p>\n