The CT Equine Advisory Council’s website and link to the Multi Use Trail Surface Study and the CT Horse Council’s Volunteer Horse Patrol Trail User Study can be used to educate and promote multi-use trails and surfaces for planners of trails who may play a role in maintaining or implementing trail systems including town planners, recreation committees and Council of Governments throughout the state. Go to http://www.ct.gov/deep/eac for more information regarding equestrian representatives and past meeting notes of detailed trail reports.
CONNECTICUT GREENWAYS COUNCIL
Members of the Connecticut Greenways Council are appointed by the Governor and the leaders of the General Assembly. Their duties include advising and assisting in the coordination of state agencies, municipalities, regional planning organizations and private citizens in voluntarily planning and implementing a system of greenways; providing assistance to state agencies, municipalities, regional planning organizations and private citizens in the technical aspects of planning, designing and implementing greenways, including advice on securing state, federal and nongovernmental grants; advising DEEP on selection of CT Recreational Trails Program grants; and establishing criteria for designation of greenways. Many Council members have had direct experience with trail and greenway development, and they can provide valuable insight into the development of successful local and regional projects. The CHC Equestrian representative is Stacey Stearns.
Go to the CT Greenways Council page for details on how to propose designations, get assistance, and view a map of our State Greenways.
