RECAST. Episode 92 Protecting The PCT. An Interview With The PCTA. - a podcast by Emory R. Wanger

If you’ve ever wondered how a trail that spans 2650 miles across 3 large states is managed and protected, this is the episode you’re going to want to listen to.

Mark and Megan of the PCTA join me for Episode 92 to talk about how the PCTA is working to protect the Pacific Crest Trail. We discuss the history of the PCTA, what each of their roles are in the organization, how the PCTA works alongside the Federal Government to protect the trail, and finally a discussion of a recent acquisition of land along the trail corridor that will help keep the trail safe.

This episode showcases the backbone of how these trails we love remain wild and safe for future generations to come.

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Show Notes

Introduction to Mark and Megan

PCT and PCTA History

How the PCTA functions and works

Why the PCT was started

What it means to be a National Scenic Trail

PCTA Land aquisition

Overview of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

What happens when lands transfer to an org like the PCTA and what that means

How land easements work

How the PCTA raises awareness of the trail

The economic impact of the PCT

What keeps Mark and Megan coming back time and again to the PCT and the wilderness

Links

Trail maintenance page: https://www.pcta.org/volunteer/trail-skills-college/

National Trails System page: https://www.pcta.org/our-work/national-trails-system/

Advocacy page: https://www.pcta.org/our-work/advocacy/

History: https://www.pcta.org/about-us/history/

Trail skills college: https://www.pcta.org/volunteer/trail-skills-college/

Land Protection: https://www.pcta.org/our-work/land-protection/

Trinity Divide Land Acquisition: https://www.pcta.org/2019/the-trinity-divide-land-acquisition-is-a-big-leap-toward-protecting-the-entire-pacific-crest-trail-66288/

Stevens Pass Land Acquisition: https://www.outsideonline.com/2264601/private-landowner-almost-cut-pct

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