Alta Design + Planning and Barbara Rice of the National Parks Service hosted the first of three workshops last Thursday night to begin developing the Konocti Regional Trails Plan. A group of over 30 individuals, with varied recreational interests attended.  An interactive, fun workshop was held that allowed everyone to present, discuss and list their ideas for the development of the County’s Regional Trails Plan. Representatives from the Lake County Sierra Club, Redbud Audubon, the Elem Tribe, Supervisor Rushing and the general public were in attendance.  When complete, the Regional Trails Plan will guide the county in establishing needed bike lanes, sidewalks and walking paths in the unincorporated areas of the county, as well as hiking, biking and equestrian trails throughout the county. A trails plan will incorporate existing routes already available on BLM land, in our National Forest and in our State Parks, as well as help the county to plan for future trails and pathways to special vistas, safe routes between neighborhoods and schools, water trails on Clearlake and trails of other interest to the public.  The public is strongly encouraged to attend any and all future workshops in order for Alta Planning + Design to get an understanding of all communities in Lake County and their specific needs.  Additional workshops will be held this fall and in the Spring of 2010.

For more information contact the Public Services Department at 262-1618