Oregon trails face threat from federal funding cuts, says nonprofit aimed at cleaning & restoration

Oregon’s renowned network of trails is at risk due to federal funding cuts, according to the nonprofit organization Trailkeepers of Oregon.

The group, which maintains trails by performing tasks ranging from basic cleaning to complex restoration, told KATU News that it anticipates losing $500,000 in funding from the Trump Administration.

Volunteers with Trailkeepers of Oregon take care of the basics, such as keeping trails clean and ensuring there is no excess mud.

"It looks like we were never there, and it looks like it just stays that way, but mysteriously, there’s a lot of work that goes into it," Steve Kruger, Executive Director of Trailkeepers of Oregon, said.

He added that his team has been working to restore trails damaged by wildfires.

READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-trails-face-threat-from-federal-funding-cuts-says-nonprofit

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