Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program

How We Work

Our premise is simple. Citizens with an idea for an outdoor recreation or conservation project for their community first discuss their ideas with other resident citizens to see if there is common interest and build support. Then, they bring their idea to nearby RTCA professionals who provide guidance for the best course of action. RTCA can help by providing technical assistance to guide you through the project step-by-step. Through combined efforts with communities, RTCA helps Alaskans create public parks; protect waterways, networks of trails and greenways; and conserve open space.


Vicki's drawing of RTCA's work

Partnership Projects

  • A photo of a group of children from Naknek, Alaska raising their hands to answer a question while standing outside during a group discussion.

    Naknek, AK

    Sockeye Run Fitness Trail and Bike Path
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  • A photo of two women walking with their backs toward the camera, down a flat wooded trail next to a lake.

    Mat-Su Borough, AK

    Green Infrastructure Training Course. Visit Now...

  • A photo of four men laying down black geoblock for a new subsistence ATV trail in the middle of a grassy field in Hooper Bay, Alaska.

    Hooper Bay, AK

    Sustainable Subsistence ATV Trail. Visit Now...


  • A photo of Janice Tower and a man standing underneath a Singletrack Advocates banner, cutting a ribbon at the opening of the new Hillside singletrack trails.

    Anchorage, AK

    Hillside Singletrack Mountain Bike Trails. Visit Now...



Last Updated: June 12, 2012