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National Scenic Byways Program 2007 Grants Announced

December 6, 2007

The Federal Highway Administration has announced awards under the National Scenic Byways Program for fiscal year 2007 as authorized in Section 1101(a)(12) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For Users (SAFETEA-LU).

Public Invited to Comment on Coulee Corridor Plans

November 15, 2007

The public is invited to attend meetings to comment on Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway interpretive recommendations and design guidelines. The meetings will be held in late November.

New Signs Greet Travelers on Flint Hills Scenic Byway

November 7, 2007

Flint Hills Scenic Byway recently acquired four new monument welcome signs. According to Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Deb Miller, the signs are intended to celebrate and promote the byway.

Resource Center Seeks Examples of Volunteer Strategies

November 6, 2007

Does your byway have a successful volunteer recruitment/retention/recognition strategy to share with the greater byway community? We want to hear from you!

National Wildlife Refuge Association Launches Photo Contest

November 5, 2007

The National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA) has announced its third annual digital photo contest, showcasing America’s Refuge System. Entries for the 2008 Refuge Photo Contest may be submitted until December 15th, 2007.