NH says funding yanked for trail projects
December 20, 2011
NH says funding yanked for trail projects
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire officials say they are canceling a program that helps maintain trails for hiking, bicycling, snowmobiling and other recreational uses because federal funding has fallen through.
The state Bureau of Trails said it was notified last week that the Federal Highway Administration had made technical corrections to its funding formula for the years 2009-2012, and as a result New Hampshire's trail program won't be getting the $677,000 it expected for next year. The state, which awarded grants to 55 organizations this year, had been in the process of taking applications for 2012 grants, but officials now say they'll have to cancel instead.
Bureau of Trails Chief Chris Gamache said he is working with the state's congressional delegation to learn how and why the formula was changed.
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