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Advocating Responsible Access for 20+ Years

This Challenge made by an anonymous donor was met by Dec. 10, 2023.  People donated just over $8,000 that will allow the STC to buy $10,000 worth of gravel for trails around High Knob area and purchase a larger dump trailer for spreading.

So how will the money be used?
The Shawnee Trail Conservancy (a non-for profit 501C3) has volunteered to do the work. They have the equipment, fuel and the volunteer manpower to work on the trails. They need the funds to purchase the stone so they can do the work this winter.
The funds will be designated for two heavily traveled trails.
The River to River trail from High Knob Road to Overlook Tie-up. This is the main trail to Garden of the Gods.
AND
Trail 180 to No-no rock (Tanner Hill)
Benefits will be
Trails improved so less mud, no more riding around the mud, no more pulling shoes off in the mud and safety for horse and rider.
Both trails will now have access for emergency vehicles in case of rider or horse emergency.
Leave a legacy for future riders to enjoy well designed trails.

We want to thank all donors who gave so generously towards this challenge.  

THOSE PURPOSING FOREST TO PARK DESIGNATION

Sam Stearns, John Wallace, Les Winkler & Glenn Poshard have started this purposal because of their own beliefs that any type of logging is bad for the environment. Having been shut down by the Federal Court and with climate change clamoring in the media, they believe it is the perfect time to try another approach.

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PROBLEMS WITH NATIONAL PARKS

.1. Waste Management 2. Air Pollution 3. Things Are Getting Old 4. Wildlife Trouble 5. Invasive Species* 6. Climate Change 7. Water Shortages 8. Tourist Attraction: Too Much and Not Enough 9. Budget Problems 10. Energy

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CRITERIA FOR NEW NATIONAL PARKS

The National Park Service would have to be forced by Congress to take the management of the Shawnee National Forest. They do not take control of any land that is being protected by another agency. They have a standard copied from their website for those who want to read about it.

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BACKGROUND ARTICLE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS PLANNING FOR NEW WILDERNESSES

Former Activist who explains what is really being proposed. Link to this article: https://www.canyoncountryzephyr.com/2023/10/29/selling-wilderness-like-a-used-buick-1998-when-everything-changed-jim-stiles-zx86/

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SINGLE MEMBERSHIP

$10/Year
  • Membership is from January 1 to December 31

BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONS

$30/Year
  • Membership are from January 1 to December 31.

 

  

Please download the form to send us a check for your membership.

Thank you for your commitment to multi-use public access to the Shawnee National Forest.
Mail check to: Shawnee Trail Conservancy
PO Box 44
Eddyville, IL 62928


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