Dedicated to the appreciation, use, and preservation of the William B. Umstead
State Park and the Richland Creek natural area
Triangle Bikeway along I-40 PLEASE help push this project forward! Project number: B171933, Triangle Bikeway This project is on the cut-off line for funding under the Statewide transportation projects. A higher local input score could push it into funding, and at least send a strong signal for public support. DEADLINE: July 9. PLEASE enter you public support by July 9 by either: 1. Selecting Wake County from this link below. https://ncdot-stip.metroquest.com Zooming into the area showing I-40 by Umstead State Park, Click on red line south of I-40. Vote "YES" for "Is this a Priority Project"2. Submit an on line comment form: https://apps.ncdot.gov/ContactUS/Home/PostComment?Unit=STIPDiv5 Ask for B171933, Triangle Bikeway to be included as a Priority Project for funding. This bikeway along I-40 will connect the Trenton Road Greenway to RDU Forest and Davis Drive (RTP- Triangle Park Center). More information: Triangle I-40 Bikeway ================== Dwayne Patterson named Director, NC State Parks Thanks to Carol Tingley, Deputy Director The Umstead Coalition looks forward to working with Mr. Patterson with various exciting opportunities for William B. Umstead State Park and the entire NC State Park system. More information: News We also extend heartfelt gratitude to the great work and leadership that Carol Tingley provided as Interim Director, and provides as Deputy Director. Umstead State Park Exchange of Land will improve US 70 entrance and enable additional lands for Umstead State Park Press Release and Details: News and Observer Article April 24, 2018: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article209701984.html The Umstead Coalition is in FULL support of the transfer of lands and funds to improve the entrance at US70, as well as securing funds for much needed Park lands that are contiguous to our Park. This is the perfect opportunity for Umstead and the RDU Airport to work together. We can use these funds to help provide RDU with funds and purchase the critical Odd Fellows Tract from the RDU Airport. ================ 2019 Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead Saturday, April 13, 2019 Mark your calendars! 4-Mile Race Results are posted: You will LOVE the fabric. 50% cotton, 50% polyester, and very soft! 2018 T-shirt features the photos of mushroom taken by Geoff Balme within 300 feet of the Park Visitor Center! The short sleeve adult unisex and youth t-shirt are a Bella-Canvas 4.2oz, 52 percent combed ringspun cotton; 48% polyester. Color Heather Forest. There is a long sleeve option in Gildan Dry Blend 50% cotton/50% polyester, color Forest Green. CALL TO ACTION !!!! Protect Umstead State Park from a new Quarry - Save the Trails!!
Continue to reach out to your elected officials and RDU Airport Board members. We are pleased to report that the RDU-Airport Authority (RDU-AA) is pursuing a lease with Wake County for bike/ped trails in 2 parcels known as "286 East). This was announced at their October 19th meeting. Thanks for all those who attend this Saturday's Nov 4, 10am "Celebrating a Step Forward" on Old Reedy Creek Road. Big thanks to Wake County Commissioners who are moving forward to lease "286 East" to expand Lake Crabtree County Park! However, a new quarry next to Umstead State Park still looms on the draft Airport Layout Plan (ALP) submitted to the FAA for the Odd Fellows Tract. Here is what YOU can do to help: Action 1: Sign on-line petition in support of RDU Forest: RDU Forest Petition Action 2: Michael Landguth, President/CEO 919-840-7700 Farad Ali <fali@TheInstituteNC.org> Larry Zucchino <larryz@jdavisarchitects.com> John Kane <jkane@kanerealtycorp.com> Sepi Saidi < ssaidi@sepiengineering.com> Rob Teer < teer@teer-rtp.com>
RDU Airport – PLEASE help STOP A QUARRY and help us move our solution forward Here are more details on the Solution we are advocating: The Solution.pdf YOU HELP IS NEEDED NOW to communicate the value of preserving these tracts for recreation and natural resource protection. Please write your local representatives (city, county, state) and and ask them to pass a resolution supporting following:
How to find your NC legislators: http://www.ncleg.net/representation/WhoRepresentsMe.aspx
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