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SLOPOST encourages the use of trails as a means of alternate transportation, recreation and the study of nature. To meet the challenge and accomplish our goals, we need your expertise, strength and endorsement.

BACKGROUND

The San Luis Obispo County Trails Plan was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 1991. Implementation of these plans requires direction, organization and facility construction. Recognizing the need for private support of public easements and open space, San Luis Obispo Parks, Open Space and Trails Foundation, a non-profit public benefit was formed in 1992. A board of directors and officers were chosen and a challenging set of goals was outlined. Since then SLOPOST has been active in fostering and protecting public space and easements in all parts of the County.

SLOPOST IN ACTION

SLOPOST is involved in parks, tree planting and trails projects in most parts of the county, including:

	Working with County Parks to expand the Santa Margarita North Shore Trail
	Working with City and County of SLO to develop a proposed Whale Rock Trail
	Working with County Parks to plant trees and delineate trails in the Nipomo Regional Park
	Working with the County Planning Commission on development projects
	Implementing the County Trails Plan
	Sponsoring swim scholarships for needy children, working with KIDS COVE at Santa Margarita Lake

Representatives of the Communities

SLOPOST supporters and volunteers number in the hundreds since its founding in 1992. A diverse number of supporters include Bill Deneen, Hank Zebly, Pam Murray, Pandora Nash-Karner and Gary Felsman, was well as community groups such as California State Horsemen's Association, Central Coast Horsemen's Association, Cycling Club, Distance Club, Pacific Coast Longriders and Nipomo Native Garden.

The Challenge

	To be involved in decisions regarding use and maintenance of your parks and trails
	To preserve your access to public right-of-ways, maintaining and developing pathways for alternate forms of transportation.
	To monitor development projects and seek and/or participate in easements for trails linking residential and recreational areas and other open space uses.