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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 March 2026: March 18, 2026: Putting Your Money in the Dirt March 11, 2026: Why Trails Matter March 4, 2026: Spring Forward and Get Involved! February 2026: February 25, 2026: What do you do when you can't ride? February 18, 2026: Building Momentum: Advocacy, Events, and More February 11, 2026: Show up and Speak up February 4, 2026: Warmer days of riding ahead January 2026: January 28, 2026: Freezing temps & burning calories January 21, 2026: Winter is coming January 14, 2026: Trail work, National Forest survey, rides, and more January 7, 2026: Winter wheels keep on turning December 2025: December 17, 2025: Let's finish strong!...

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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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