August 16, 2007
ENR Conference - IMBA Trail Workshop Opportunity
In partnership with the Corps, the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has offered to conduct a trail management seminar Monday afternoon, October 29 as a kick start to our national conference (details below). To support IMBA in this effort, I need to know how many people would be interested in participating so room and lodging arrangements can be finalized.

I need to hear from those who would like to attend this workshop by COB August 31.

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) will offer a three-hour seminar on "Trail Management" October 29 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, with 4:00 - 5:00 pm set aside for post-seminar questions. Topics covered will include:

• Planning And Designing Trails
• Developing and Nurturing Partnerships
• Managing Volunteers
• Environmental Impacts of Trails
• Managing User Conflict
• Safety and Risk Management
• Non-enforcement Trail Patrols
• Signage

The cost of the course is $20 and includes a copy of "Managing Mountain Biking: IMBAs Guide To Providing Great Riding," a full-color, 256-page publication on recreation trail management. Course instructor is Scott Linnenburger, IMBAs Director of Field Programs. Scott has taught trail design, construction, and management seminars to land managers and volunteers in 40 states and worked on numerous Corps project sites

About IMBA
The International Mountain Bicycling Association creates, enhances and preserves trail opportunities for mountain bikers worldwide. Since 1988, IMBA has been bringing out the best in mountain biking by encouraging low-impact riding, volunteer trailwork participation, cooperation among different trail user groups, and innovative trail management solutions. IMBA's worldwide network includes 32,000 individual members, more than 700 bicycle clubs, and 400 corporate partners and dealer members. The Corps and IMBA have been partners and working together since 2002. For more information, including a copy of our MOU, visit: www.imba.com/resources/agencies/usace.html

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