Good Afternoon,<\/p>\n
I just wanted to reach out on two things.<\/p>\n
First a reminder for our monthly\u00a0meeting. The zoom instructions are below. This is the same link as always as this is a recurring link.<\/p>\n
Second is pretty exciting. We have been working hard at exploring other funding source options and we think we found a better way forward. I know I have spoken to many on this and our meeting will\u00a0cover more in detail.<\/p>\n
After some discussions with Parks and Rec, we believe rebranding the State Parks Pass to a Idaho Parks and Trails pass. This would be 100% optional but we would want to spread the word that this would\u00a0be both a pass for state parks as well as a funding source for trails. I think we can get people to buy this and support the passport who normally\u00a0wouldn’t.<\/p>\n
We are requesting a fee increase for both a funding source for non-motorized trails as well as increased revenue to state parks to increase State Park opportunities in the\u00a0future. Using the current model we could generate between $1.4M and over $2M as well as increase funding for state parks based on sales. The current proposal is to charge $25 for the annual parks pass. $5 would be for trails with $20 for parks.<\/strong><\/p>\n I will break this bill down in our meeting for those I haven’t\u00a0discussed this with, however we are getting a lot of support as we discuss this.<\/p>\n Respectfully,<\/p>\n Dan Waugh<\/p>\n Idaho Horse Board<\/p>\n Idaho Horse Council Trails Chairman<\/p>\n Back Country Horsemen of Idaho Vice Chairman<\/p>\n 360-791-1591<\/p>\n