Inland NW Trails and Conservation Coalition

Create a vision for a non-motorized transportation system for our region. Promote trails, parks and other protected natural areas as a vital aspect of our region’s growing recreation and tourism economy. Research and articulate economic and social impacts of trails, corridors and open space. Advocate for a regional non-motorized transportation and recreation system through government participation and citizen activity. Coordinate with public agencies and other organizations to achieve shared goals; recommend trail classifications to government jurisdictions and trail managers. Preserve our region’s natural areas, trails and waterways through grant-writing, education, events, project funding and coordinating volunteers for clean-up and trail-building projects. Some activities the Coalition may engage in or assist with are to:

• Identify trails and corridors
• Create guides and maps
• Recommend trail classifications to jurisdictions and trail managers
• Work with public agencies – Spokane Regional Transportation Council; Jurisdictions; local, state and national parks and conservation agencies and groups to implement the mission
• Educate users regarding safety and etiquette
• Recruit volunteers for stewardship, maintenance and education
• Act on behalf of appropriate organizations needing 501c3 sponsorship
• Host and sponsor recreation and conservation activities
• Research and articulate environmental, economic and social impact of trails, corridors and open space
• The current emphasis is to ensure connectivity in habitat, conservation, and nonmotorized transportation corridors in the updating of the Spokane County Comprehensive Plan.