Chippewa Moraine Chapter IAPTF

The IAPTF staff would like to point out a couple of potentially useful forms that are now available from IAPTF’s new website.  The link is: http://www.iceagetrail.org/reportform.htm

          First is an “Ice Age Trail Segment Report Form”. This is a form that you could use as part of a Chapter IAT Segment Monitoring Program for volunteers who might want to hike the Trail regularly and report on Trail conditions. This might provide a means of attracting new volunteers and generate useful information about current local conditions for IAT trail maintainers.  This reporting format is being used in the NW part of the state and we’d like your feedback and any suggestions you may have once local volunteers have given it a try. 

          Second is a “DNR Trail Incident Report Form”. The DNR has put this form together so that anyone hiking the Ice Age Trail or any other state trail can report on various sorts of incidents. One use of this form is to report evidence of unauthorized use of the Ice Age Trail, such as evidence of unauthorized ATV, horse or bike use of the Ice Age Trail.  Another use is to report on trail conditions.  I especially like the simple format regarding trail maintenance issues requiring attention.  Having this information will help DNR better track the needs of state trails and justify its already very small budget which has at times has been threatened with reductions.  It will also help volunteers and staff work together to resolve on-the-ground needs.  If you use this form (encouraged!) please send a copy to both DNR and IAPTF staff.
         
          Thank you for all the great effort you put into the Ice Age Trail!