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The State Trails Advisory Committee advises FWP on trail issues in Montana relating to the funding, provision of, development, renovation, maintenance, management, usage and promotion of recreational trails in an environmentally responsible manner on city, county, state, federal and private lands.
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FWP is seeking individuals to serve on this statewide citizen advisory committee.
Deadline: Applications must be received no later than Aug. 16.
Questions? Contact Beth Shumate at bshumate@mt.gov
May 2024
Watch: Day 1 Meeting Recording
Watch: Day 2 Meeting Recording
Meeting Agenda (PDF)
September 2023
Watch: Meeting Recording
Meeting Agenda (PDF)
March 2023
Watch: Day 1 Recording
Watch: Day 2 Recording
Meeting Agenda (PDF)
August 2022
Watch: Day 1 Recording
Watch: Day 2 Recording
Meeting Agenda (PDF)
April 2022
Current Members:
Kristi Drake
Billings, MT
Term ends: June 1, 2024
Karen Grosulak-McCord, Technical Advisor
Department of Transportation
Helena, MT
Term ends: N/A
Ryan Hammon, Technical Advisor
Federal Highway Administration
Helena, MT
Term ends: N/A
Jessica Hoag, Technical Advisor
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Helena, MT
Term ends: N/A
Robert Long
Polson, MT
Term ends: June 1, 2024
Sheila Ludlow, Technical Advisor, Interim
Montana Department of Transportation
Helena, MT
Term ends: N/A
Madelon Martin
Eureka, MT
Term ends: June 1, 2023
Brenda Maas
Billings, MT
Term ends: June 1, 2023
Mike Patterson
Butte, MT
Term ends: June 1, 2023
Julie Riley
Volborg, MT
Term ends: June 1, 2024
Beth Shumate, FWP Representative
Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division Assistant Administrator
Helena, MT
Term ends: N/A
Brian Smith, Technical Advisor
Bureau of Land Management
Billings, MT
Term ends: N/A
Mark Smolen
Big Fork, MT 59911
Term ends: June 1, 2024
Nicole Stickney, Technical Advisor
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Olney, MT
Term ends: N/A
Viriginia "Ginny" Sullivan
Missoula, MT
Term ends: June 1, 2023
Bob Walker
Clancy, MT
Term ends: June 1, 2023
Kent Wellner, Technical Advisor
Missoula, MT
Term ends: N/A