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VA Action Alert: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for FY26 Budget

Fairfax County held its budget hearings last week, and the Board of Supervisors will be making a final decision on the FY26 Budget in the coming days. This is our final chance to speak up for parks and trails.    Use the message template below and contact the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.    To:  chairman@fairfaxcounty.gov; BraddockBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov; DranesvilleBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov; franconiabos@fairfaxcounty.gov; HunterMillBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov; Mason@FairfaxCounty.gov; Mt.VernonDistrictBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov; Providence@fairfaxcounty.gov; SpringfieldBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov; sully@fairfaxcounty.gov    Subject: Fund Fairfax Parks and Trails    Dear Chair McKay and Members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors,    As a resident of Fairfax County and an avid trail user, I want to...

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Newsletters July 2025 July 16, 2025: Trail News and Events July 9, 2025: Why does it rain on Wednesdays? July 2, 2025: It's an Epic milestone year June 2025 June 25, 2025: Long hot days, long strong rides June 18, 2025: Rain or shine we're all ears June 11, 2025: Be Part of Something Epic June 4, 2025: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work May 2025 May 28, 2025: Summer Rides, Trail Projects, Events, and More May 21, 2025: Anyone can build trail, so what is MORE for? May 14, 2025: Look at what we've accomplished together! May 7, 2025: We want to thank you for being here...

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Action Alert: Protect Program Open Space Funding

Maryland's Program Open Space (POS) is in danger of being zeroed out in the next four years, and we need you to speak up against proposed cuts. Contact your state delegates now The Maryland Department of Legislative Services (DLS), which provides analyses and recommendations on budget and policy to the State General Assembly, issued a report on the proposed budget for the Department of Natural Resources. The report recommends diverting funding “for land preservation programs–POS State, POS Local, Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program, and Rural Legacy Program–to the General Fund.” What is Program Open Space? Program Open Space preserves natural areas...

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MORE Seeks Administrative Coordinator

MORE is seeking candidates for a part-time, salaried, exempt position as Administrative Coordinator to join our team. The Admin Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to provide support for MORE volunteers, events, and administrative tasks. The Admin Coordinator is expected to work an average of 20 hours a week, with a semi-flexible schedule and variation in hours from week to week.   About MORE  The Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with the mission of “Riding Bikes and Building Trails” in the greater Washington DC region. MORE maintains 908 miles of natural surface...

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Invitation for Bids: Pressure Treated Lumber and Associated Hardware for Northwest Branch Trail Project

MORE is pleased to invite qualified vendors to submit bids for pressure treated lumber purchase and associated hardware to be used on boardwalks along the Northwest Branch Trail in Montgomery County, Maryland. Bid documents can be accessed below. Please contact Dave Magill (davem@more-mtb.org) for any questions. FHWA 1273 IFB NWB Boardwalk Materials 02-15-25 Bid Affidavit Bid Sheet NWB-1 Lumber Purchase (Amended 02-12-25) - xls Bid Sheet NWB-1 Lumber Purchase (Amended 02-12-25) - PDF Conflict of Interest Affidavit Appendix - Bidder/Offeror Information Sheet

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