Latest Impact Report Showcases the Power of Community
We are proud to release our latest Impact Report, viewable using the below weblink:
The report showcases the dedicated community and meaningful impact of the Shared Stewardship model, which recently eclipsed important mileposts:
· 1,000+ volunteers powering Dig Days
· More than 11 miles of trails serviced by Dig Days
See pages 4-7 of the Impact Report for updated trail maps and the Shared Stewardship data sheet. Trails serviced by Dig Days are highlighted by yellow air brushing.
The next big milepost will be 6,000+ hours logged by the amazing Dig Day volunteers, who are helping make the trails at Mount Diablo State Park more accessible, sustainable and preservation focused.
Meaningful Impact for Better, Safer Conditions
The serviced trails are durable and more welcoming. Since being serviced by a Dig Day, the trails can better handle winter storms, resulting in trails that are passable and usable one to two days after major rain events. In years past, some unmaintained trails would be impassable for weeks and vulnerable to damage.
As for the next hours-based milepost, it is a big number, and it will be eclipsed at the February 7th Dig Day - Lower Summit Trail.
Join us. You will make a difference.
Help Establish a Mandate for Positive Change
If you cannot help at Dig Days, consider signing the Trails 2035 Petition to establish a community-led mandate for positive change at Mount Diablo State Park, focusing on Better Trails | Greater Access.
Trails stewardship and access advocacy are hard. It all requires a lot of patience, time, and collaboration working alongside stakeholders and government officials.
When done the right way, access advocacy can address unmet public needs with lasting solutions, especially for off-road cyclists and visitors with accessibility needs who have waited ten (10) years for the 2016 Road and Trail Management Plan (RTMP) access-related goals to be achieved.
What is good for one park is good for all parks.