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THE CHISAGO COUNTY PARKS & TRAILS FOUNDATION
The Chisago County Parks and Trails Foundation is a non-profit
organization with the mission to further the establishment,
development, and enhancement of parks and trails within Chisago County
and to encourage their wise use and protection. The Foundation was formed by inspired citizens in 1992
to focus attention on the need for a non-motorized trail system that
will serve to:
Improve Safety
Link Communities
Provide Recreational Opportunities
Enhance Tourism and Economic Development
Connect Regional Ecosystems
Organization
Monthly meetings, usually alternating between locations in
North Branch, Minnesota and Lindstrom, Minnesota.
Check out the Events page for the next meeting time and location.
Action
We try to act as advocates for pedestrians, bicyclists, in-line skaters and anyone else seeking transportion, recreation and escape by means other than the automobile. Our group members attend city council, planning commission, park board and other governmental meetings in towns and cities throughout the county, gathering information about upcoming transportation and parks projects and speaking about the benefits of trails.
Communication
The Parks and Trails Foundation's relationship to the Chisago County Government is one of advisement only. We receive no funding from the County and have no powers associated with County Agencies. The Task Force does not act with direction from the County Board although the Board does endorse and support our activities with respect to creating new recreation opportunities within the county. The County has asked the Director of Parks and Trails to liase with our group - which he has since 1992.
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