After more than three years of work by 15 people representing local trails and environmental groups, the VOREC (Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaboration) grant is coming to a close. That $408,000 grant was the largest VOREC award in the state in the 2022 cycle and has funded the first phase of CRV as well as the bridge, riparian buffer, Welcome Center and trail enhancements. Many thanks to all the volunteers. These three important community items were VOREC deliverables and will live on in CRV 2.0. : 

• Online Mapping Tool and Opportunity Areas Map

• Shared Vision, Values, & Guiding Principles Statement

• Recreational Trail Development Process Guide

Other important work products:

• Key Ecological Features

• Desired Conditions

Since balancing ecological integrity with recreation and trails across the Valley continues, this next phase of CRV (CRV 2.0) is important. We are seeking feedback on four near-term priorities:

1 Developing a Code of Ethics for MRV recreation users;

2 CRV outreach efforts to private landowners;

3 Gathering and sharing additional science-based information on the ecological health of the valley and the effects of trails and recreation to inform future management decisions

4 The ecological effects of dogs on trails.

Interested in a personalized demo of the CRV online mapping tool created by Arrowwood Environmental? Look at your land or a favorite spot to see what key ecological features and public trails might be on or near areas you enjoy. Email Laura Arnesen, Ex. Director of the MRV Recreation District, the fiscal sponsor of this project.

CRV Survey results here!

Goal of CRV: Through an inclusive process, a set of maps, shared goals, guiding principles, and best practices that together will provide a well-supported vision for balancing ecological integrity with recreation and trails across the Valley. These resources below are intended to help the Valley community build a shared foundation as we move forward with the work of CRV:

During the past three years we’ve hosted four Community Forums:

Fourth Community Forum 5/21/25
Third Community Forum 10/9/24
Second Community Forum 5/29/24
First Community Forum 6/15/23 review the report here!

Background on CRV from October 2023

Many thanks to Mad River TV for filming various sessions. With questions or to be added to our mailing list: madrivercrv@gmail.com