ad·vo·ca·cy /ˈadvəkəsē/ (noun): Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
CTA and Advocacy
At CTA, we believe that creating and maintaining successful trail systems relies on collaboration and partnership. By bringing together land managers, volunteer groups, businesses, landowners, environmental organizations, and local leaders, we can establish trails that serve everyone.
The most effective partnerships go beyond individual contributions. They foster cooperation that enhances trail systems, improves management, and helps resolve conflicts that may arise. These alliances create a collective strength that wouldn’t be possible individually.
Our advocacy efforts focus on trail work and organizing, helping us achieve our goal of establishing and maintaining multi-use trails across the community.
Members of the CTA following a trail work day. Photo by Kendra Brown.
We know everyone has a lot of different skills to offer. Part of being effective advocates means making sure we’re connecting the right people and following the best practices to establish trails. All of this work, and more, requires help communicating, organizing and doing paperwork - stuff that anyone can help with!
Getting involved can seem intimidating, but with the CTA, we all have a common goal: supporting trails.
Join by reaching out, or simply show up to our next meeting.