The province has announced that it will develop additional recreation and tourism opportunities on public land by investing $1 million in non-motorized trail improvements. 

"Through Alberta’s Public Land Trails Grant Program, the government will provide 14 trail organizations with funding to continue to build and maintain Alberta’s most loved trails," the province stated.

The province also announced that The Great Divide Trail Association and the Hinton Mountain Bike Association have been appointed official trail managers.

"Albertans taking care of Alberta, volunteers with these organizations will continue their work to keep trails safe, and accessible, and work to ensure there are sufficient high-quality and low-cost recreation opportunities for Albertans and visitors to enjoy."

Projects recommended for funding include the following:

The province has announced a $1 million investment in non-motorized trail improvements. The province has announced that it will develop additional recreation and tourism opportunities on public land by investing $1 million in non-motorized trail improvements. (Graphic credit to Government of Alberta) 

Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks, said this investment will build on previously announced funding.

"As an outdoorsman myself, I’m happy to see such strong uptake of this grant program by trail organizations across Alberta. Taking care of our land is a responsible thing to do and is very important to me."

According to the government, The Ministry of Forestry and Parks established Alberta’s Public Land Trails Grant Program in 2022 to provide funding opportunities for recreation partners. Between In 2022-23, 15 partner organizations received a total of $1.18 million for non-motorized trail projects.

"Albertans spend $2.3 billion on Crown land recreation annually, and another $376 million on recreation equipment and accessories."

There are approximately 7,000 km of provincially designated trails in Alberta.

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