ODNR meeting set to plan for motorized trails

CANFIELD — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Office of Trails will have a public meeting here to get input for motorized-trails planning activities.

The meeting is one of a series of public meetings taking place around the state.

“ODNR is developing a motorized- trails plan that will be the blueprint for our office in terms of grant funding and issues management,” said Dameyon Shipley, manager of the Office of Trails. “Motorized trails have had a place in previous trails plans, but based on the increasing number of motorized-trail users and a steadily growing network of such trails, a dedicated plan is necessary.”

The meeting here will be at 6 p.m. March 17 in Kenneth F. McMahon Hall at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm on state Route 46.

The motorized-trails planning meetings will identify key issues facing trail development in the state and explain what assistance the ODNR Office of Trails can provide. Information obtained through public comment at the meetings will help guide the ODNR motorized- trails grant program and ensure a coordinated approach to motorized trails statewide.

Snowmobilers, off-road motorcyclists, all-terrain vehicle and 4-wheel drive vehicle advocates are among those encouraged to attend the meetings.

For additional information, visit www.ohiodnr.com.