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[at-l] Ridge Runner Program in financial jeopardy - time sensitive



I was just sent this e-mail & it appears this is not an issue any more.
John O

I fnally got a call back from Mr. Oliver's Office.
They are a bit surprised to hear that this is an issue.
Basically telling me that the money will be there..
60,000 to replace what was lost.



At 07:23 AM 4/5/02 -0500, John O wrote:
>For your consideration.
>John
>
>Received a call and email from John Wright of ATC asking that we write
>> letters to DCNR Secretary John Oliver to re-establish funding for the
>ridge
>> runner programs in PA for the next five years including this one. The
>> funding appears to be in some question and there is the appearance of
>> testing the waters to see how much public support is out there with the
>> implication of no funding if little interest is shown.
>>
>>  I will also be contacting my local legislators on the issue. Sometimes a
>> short questioning phone call from them has the effect of many letters from
>> constituents. Will be contacting Lisa Boscola and Craig Dailey. I
>encourage
>> you and club members to write a short note, make a phone call to express
>> your support. It might be good to add a benefit(s) that is pertinent to
>> your club about the program over the past years.
>>
>> DCNR web site is http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us
>>
>> This is time sensitive, and should be completed if possible before April
>1.
>>
>> I have attached a Performa letter that I wrote that can be modified and
>> reworded and am also attaching supporting documents on the program from
>> John Wright. and another short draft letter from John. Phone numbers for
>> DCNR are at the very bottom.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Below is text of letter that ATC is composing
>>
>> Dear Secretary Oliver,
>>
>> I am writing in support of a grant application (details) which will be
>> under the consideration of your office (date & detail).
>>
>> The Appalachian Trail Conference and its volunteers enjoy a long standing
>> and productive relationship with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the
>> DCNR in particular, as partners in managing the Appalachian National
>Scenic
>> Trail.
>>
>> In 1990 the Appalachian Trail Conference (ATC) approached the Pennsylvania
>> Department of Environmental Resources (Current DCNR) requesting support
>for
>> a new program intended to help mitigate environmental impacts and social
>> problems along the AT in Pennsylvania.  Discussions led to a sole source
>> contract between the DER and the ATC to partially fund the ridge runner
>> program for the years 1991-1995.  This contract was renewed for the years
>> 1996-2001.  The resulting program placed three seasonal employees on the
>> Trail full time during the summer hiking season, resulting in a safer
>> environment for the hiking public as well as a stronger connection between
>> the ATC Trail clubs and the Commonwealth land managing agencies.  The ATC
>> took responsibility for recruiting, administration, training, and overall
>> supervision of the ridge runner program; while Trail clubs were delegated
>> day to day support for the three ridgerunners.
>>
>> The Grant applied for by the Bureau of Forestry will insure the
>continuance
>> of this important program through the 2002 season.
>>
>> Thank you for your continued strong support of outdoor recreation in
>> Pennsylvania and of the efforts of the volunteers of the ATC.
>> Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Executive Office: 7th
>> Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P.O. Box 8767, Harrisburg, PA
>> 17105-8767
>> General Information: (717) 787-2869
>> Fax: (717) 772-9106
>> SECRETARY
>> John C. Oliver: (717) 772-9084
>> Senior Advisor to the Secretary
>> Sally Just: (717) 705-1466
>> Executive Secretary
>> Nancy Read: (717) 772-9084
>> Executive Deputy Secretary
>> John Plonski: (717) 772-9104
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>
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