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<br />Implications and Recommendations <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />,I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />As mentioned earlier, it is possible to maintain a snowmobile trail of this <br />magnitude with the same lightweight equipment that is used for the cross country ski <br />trails (Cook, 1996). In fact, it would take less time to groom the snowmobile trail <br />compared to the cross country ski trail because detail is not as important. The only task <br />involved in managing the proposed snowmobile trail would be to pack the snow along its <br />route. Therefore, by constructing a future snowmobile trail that implements the use of <br />the Satne grooming equipment as that used for the cross country ski portion, labor is the <br />only additional expense. <br /> <br />Funding Sources <br /> <br />The maintenance for the proposed trails could come from local, state or federal <br />funding, as well as other outside sources such as area snowmobile clubs or state <br />maintenance programs. The types and opportunities for funding are numerous. The <br />authors contacted the Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Department of <br />Transportation to research funding options. They supplied information on a number of <br />different avenues for searching for funding for the maintenance of a trail (see Appendix). <br />These resources include: ways of funding bikeways, walkways, and other trails; funding <br />sources, such as private and local, as well as state and federal appropriations; other <br />guides, trail user contacts, design and organizational assistance, and transportation <br />enhancements. Momes may already be exhausted for some of these programs so <br />extensive research may be involved in locating the needed funding. It is important to <br />complete applications before the fall of the year prior to when funding is needed. <br /> <br />In conclusion, the authors have determined that Trott Brook and the adjoining <br />land will support a trail corridor and that the citizens of Ramsey desire an East/W est trail <br />along the brook. It appears that the trail could be developed to support a wide spectrum <br />of recreational activities or a single activity. Efficient and low cost trail maintenance <br />options are available for year round use. As the areas around Trott Brook are developed, <br />it is important that the ecological health of this community resource not be compromised. <br />The authors recommend continued water quality monitoring as a guage of the overall <br /> <br />28 <br />