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RTP Grant Application - Birch Hill Trail Revitalization

Department of Transportation and Public Facilities · Notice #225353

What is this notice about?

The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks is applying for a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant to repair the Birch Hill trails in Fairbanks. The work would fix erosion, lost grass cover, overgrown trees, and ruts left by recent machinery work, and would affect most of the trails. The public can send comments or opposition to the club by October 25, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks is applying for a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant, and the notice gives the public a chance to comment on or oppose the proposed project.

What action is being taken?

The notice is posted through the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. It describes a proposed project by the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks to revitalize the Birch Hill trails. Work would run from May 20, 2027 to September 30, 2027 and would affect most of the trails.

Who is involved: Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (applicant); users of the Birch Hill trails

How can the public respond?

Respond by Sun, Oct 25, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“October 25, 2026”

Ways to respond

What to include

Send public comments or opposition to the applicant contact, Thad Keener, at the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks. Mention the Birch Hill Trail Revitalization project.

Contact

Thad Keener
Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks
executivedirector@nscfairbanks.org
(907) 978-6343
Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, 101 Wilderness Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99712

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Sep 4, 2026: Date the public notice was posted
  • Oct 1, 2026: Notice posted online
  • Oct 25, 2026: Deadline for public comment
  • May 20, 2027: Proposed project start date
  • Sep 30, 2027: Proposed project end date

Original notice text
Recreational Trails Program Grant Application – Public Notice Project Title: Birch Hill Trail Revitalization Organization Name: Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks Date Public Notice Posted: September 4, 2026 Posted Online: October 1, 2026 Brief Description of Proposed Project: The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks will conduct trail revitalization work on the Birch Hill trails starting the summer of 2027. This is to correct erosion damage, loss of grass cover, tree over-growth, and ruts caused by recent machinery work. Most trails to be impacted by the work. Proposed Timeline of the Project: Project Start Date: May 20, 2027 Project End Date: September 30, 2027 Applicant Contact Information: Contact Name: Thad Keener Phone Number: (907) 978-6343 Email Address: executivedirector@nscfairbanks.org Mailing Address: Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, 101 Wilderness Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Public Comment or Opposition can be submitted to the contact noted above. Deadline for Public Comment: October 25, 2026

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.