INC NEWS - Fw: DOST website includes maps for Durham trails and recreation...

[Melissa Rooney]

FYI. See attached.
Melissa



--- On Tue, 8/5/08, Durham Open Space and Trails Commission <Doings at DurhamOST.org> wrote:

> From: Durham Open Space and Trails Commission <Doings at DurhamOST.org>
> Subject: DOST website serves the outdoor needs of Durham residents!
> To: Webmaster at DurhamOST.org
> Cc: durhamopenspace at duke.edu
> Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 3:33 PM
> Dear outdoor enthusiast:
> 
> The Durham Open Space and Trails Commission has recently
> expanded and improved their website.  It is located at
> www.DurhamOST.org.
> 
> We have a wealth of information on it that may be of
> interest to you.  A few of the pages that might be of
> primary interest are:
> 
> Maps -- we've assembled a huge collection of links to
> trail maps of all kinds (hiking, biking, paddling, birding,
> etc) to outdoor opportunities across Durham and the
> Triangle.
> 
> Grants -- DOST coordinates the Matching Grant Program,
> which helps local non-profits build or preserve outdoor
> recreational opportunities for County's residents. 
> Every year DOST distributes $80,000 in matching grant
> funding.
> 
> Take Action -- Learn how you can help through links to
> calendar items, news briefs, and openings on the DOST board.
> 
> And here's our mission statement:
>   The Durham Open Space and Trails Commission is an
> advisory board whose mission is to foster the wise use of
> Durham, North Carolina's natural resources while
> involving and educating all segments of the Durham
> Community. In addition, the Commission advises the City
> Council and the County Board of Commissioners on matters
> relating to open space preservation and trail development.
> 
> Check out our new website -- and let us know how we can
> improve it to better serve your needs!
> 
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