In the spring of
2009, the OVP Board of Directors made the decision to combine its mission (to
construct and maintain trails in Ogden
Valley) with the mission of Weber Pathways (to construct and maintain
trails in Weber County). The Boards
of both organizations agree the most effective way to pursue our mission is to
again join the forces of Weber and Ogden Valley Pathways. When all is said and
done, Ogden Valley trails will have the focus and
resources of a much larger support base, something we desperately need to
realize the dreams of the Trails Master Plan.
By late August,
2009 we expect to have transferred our trail-oriented talent, knowledge and
assets to Weber Pathways and be out of the trails business as an independent
organization. We will soon be working through Weber Pathways and we valley
residents need to rebuild our voice and presence there. If you are an Ogden Valley
trails enthusiast, please treat Weber Pathways as your trails advocate and get
involved. The Weber Pathways website is www.weberpathways.org
and phone number is (801) 393-2304.
FYI, the Ogden
Valley Pathways organization is being
repurposed into the Ogden Valley Community Foundation with a mission “to improve
the lives of Ogden
Valley residents and visitors
through philanthropic leadership.” The initial focus of OVCF is parks and
recreation, but the scope also includes supporting and collaborating with
“Weber Pathways, Ogden Nordic, the Ogden Valley Land Trust, Government
functions like the Forest Service, Weber County Parks and Recreation, local
Special Recreation District(s), and Utah State Department of Wildlife
Resources, historical societies as they may be organized, and other charities
in the development and maintenance of facilities which are constructed to
preserve the environment, conserve natural resources, and provide use and
enjoyment for the general public.”
Ogden Valley Pathways seeks to provide the public with a network of
non-motorized pathways within the Ogden Valley in a manner that
preserves the natural environment and enhances the quality of life.
Ogden Valley Pathways Vision
We
envision a network of pathways linking all of Ogden Valley and enabling
residents, visitors, and their children to travel in safety on foot,
bicycle, horseback, or skis to a wide variety of destinations
throughout the valley.”
