Purpose of award (summary of the goals and objectives of the project):performance goals - the goal of this project is to create a network of volunteers to complete a backlog of trail maintenance…

Purpose of award (summary of the goals and objectives of the project):performance goals - the goal of this project is to create a network of volunteers to complete a backlog of trail maintenance projects at mount rainier national park. Project objectives - mount rainier national park and washington trail association in a collaborative effort establish a program dedicated to completing trail maintenance projects through recruitment, training, and leadership efforts. The completion of this work helps with the park's deferred maintenance of trails and keeps those trails open for park visitors to enjoy.summary of project specific activities:in a collaborative effort, mount rainier national park and washington trails association will work with volunteer crews, consisting of approximately 10 individuals, who will focus on trail restoration work and correct deficiencies of those trails. The crews will learn about the environmental effects on local trails, the challenges in maintaining visitor access, and strategies for sustainable design the park are implementing. The crews will participate in the process to correct tread issues. The trails will be restored to good condition through clearing vegetation from the trail corridor, replacing culverts, installing drain bars, and adding tread material where needed.performance goals including milestones and expected outcomes:collaborate to perform trail maintenance with the volunteers who will be involved in all aspects of the trails branch. Trail restoration projects rehabilitate backcountry and access trails throughout mount rainier national park.beneficiaries:the visitor who is visiting mount rainier national park and taking hikes through the backcountry and accesses the trails system.