Encroachment Threatens the Midstate Trail

Each year, continuing development along the trail’s corridor pushes the Midstate Trail onto paved roadways. Currently, the Midstate Trail is on approximately 60 miles of protected land, 15 miles on private land and 17 miles on roadway. Landowners should realize the value the trail brings to the area and work to keep it off the roadways.

Thanks to our partners with DCR,  Greater Worcester Land Trust,  North County Land Trust and Mass Audubon for their continued efforts to protect the trail.

Massachusetts Forests and Parks in Crisis!

Lack of funding and a decreasing number of staff working to accommodate an increasing number of visitors have placed Massachusetts forests and parks in jeopardy. Specifically:

• Chronic misuse of parks and damage to natural resources are occurring as a result of inadequate staffing.
• Deteriorating facilities, owing to a $100 million backlog in routine maintenance and infrastructure improvements, potentially jeopardize public health and safety.
• Shrinking visitor services like parks closing earlier in the year, school programs being cut, fewer lifeguards on duty have led to a cut in services that the good people of Massachusetts do not deserve.

Contact your state legislator and let them know how you feel on this issue.

The 190th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

If you would like more information, e-mail Don