This project is to conduct community outreach and development along the continental divide trail through hosting community events and media campaigns to promote community resilience, economic…

This project is to conduct community outreach and development along the continental divide trail through hosting community events and media campaigns to promote community resilience, economic development and ecological integrity within continental divide trail towns and gateway communities. The project will establish partnerships to create and develop sustainable plans that reflect the values, knowledge and needs of both visitors and locals. The project aims to achieve the following:foster a sense of ownership and pride in the CDT amongst community membersencourage local marketing efforts towards visitation and increase access to the CDT in adjacent BLM lands to these communitiessupport economic development through the promotion of outdoor recreation in these communities.educate through outreach activities, increase awareness about the continental divide, the CDT and other resources of the regionestablish strong community-based relationships through activities that support the stewardship of the CDT. Inspire all communities to utilize their proximity to the CDT as a tool and opportunity for overall community development.support increased access to nature where access does not currently exist educate public health benefits from access to the CDT and support working with the local health clinics and community resource organizations.support and develop cooperative and collaborative partnership with communities to conduct outreach activities to engage local residents, school children, tribal nations, and others in CDT based activities.work with local chamber of commerce departments to strengthen capacity and skills that support ongoing CDT support and stewardshippublic benefit:increased sense of community, promotion of public land stewardship, inspiration to lead healthy lifestyles, and encourage people to know, use and care for the continental divide national scenic trail. IT will expand accessibility, quality, enjoyment, and permanent protection of the continental divide national scenic trail for future generations