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About BPTA |
In 2006 BPTA is focused on promoting its
mission and fund raising activities.
Below are the specific accomplishments to date:
10/27/06
BPTA Hosts Successful 2006 National Paddling Film Festival
Roadshow Held at McMenamin's Theatre
10/24/06
National Paddling Film Festival Roadshow Preparty and Silent
Auction Held at Alder Creek
10/1/06
REP Initiates Work on Feasibility Study to Explore Possible Improvements within the Urban Growth Boundary
09/14/06
National Parks Service approves BPTA’s application for support from their Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program
09/05/06
Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District Board unanimously approves $48,400 contract for initial engineering feasibility studies within UGB
08/23/06
REI presents $12,000 check to BPTA for the development of the Deschutes Paddle Trail Guide
08/18/06
Board launches 2006 Challenge Campaign to local supporters, organizations, and businesses
08/03/06
KPOV radio interviews BPTA on “Citizen Alert” highlighting the development of the paddle trail and potential white water features within the UGB
07/29/06
Deschutes Paddle Trail Tour introduces community to the Deschutes River above Bend and several upper Cascades lakes. The tour was followed by a BBQ and photo contest at Alder Creek
07/24/06
The Fund Raising and Paddle Trail Committees submit grant proposal to the National Park Service to gain their support of the paddle trail
06/17 and 6/18/06
BPTA displays new posters highlighting the paddle trail at annual Outrigger Fundraiser and REI Boat Demo Day
05/13/06
BPTA volunteers clean up Mirror Pond for second straight year during 2006 Riverfest.
04/29/06
BPTA unveils “Deschutes Paddle Trail” posters and new brochure at Alder Creek’s Paddlefest at McKay Park. This initiates the effort in 2006 to get our message out to the community and clearly defines the scope of the Deschutes Paddle Trail.
04/24/06
BPTA receives an American Canoe Association/L.L.Bean $1,000 Club-Fostered Stewardship Grant to initiate development of trail maps/guides.
04/19/06
Bend Metro Parks and Recreation announces the Request for Proposals to conduct the preliminary feasibility study for whitewater play features within Urban Growth Boundary with a June 27 deadline for submission.
04/6/06
BPTA updates community of their 2005-2006 progress on the development of the Deschutes Paddle Trail at Alder Creek’s PaddleSlam event.
02/22/06
BPTA receives $34,000 anonymous donation, half to support ongoing development and half requiring matching donations.
01/22/06
Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District Received a $25,000 Grant From Bend Visitors and Convention Bureau to Conduct the Initial Feasibility Study for White Water Play Features within Urban Growth Boundary.
01/19/06
Steve Day and Jade Mayer Unanimously Reelected to Board; Geoff Frank and Eli Pyke Unanimously Elected to Fill Two New Board Positions.
2005 Accomplishments...
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