Our mission is to promote, construct, and maintain the scenic Blue Star Trail to connect people and communities from Saugatuck to South Haven while improving their safety, wellness, economic health, and environment.
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June 11, 2018
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September 15, 2018
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WHO ARE WE?An all-volunteer charitable organization partnering with local communities to promote and fund the scenic Blue Star Trail - a 20 mile paved, non-motorized recreational trail between Saugatuck and South Haven.
WHAT DO WE DO?Friends of the Blue Star Trail acts as a catalyst in partnership with local communities to promote and fund the trail.
HOW IS IT FUNDED?We raise money through direct donations and our two main fund-raising events – “Toast to the Blue Star Trail” and “Lakeshore Harvest Ride”. These activities fund engineering and provide local match funds required to obtain state/federal matching grants needed to construct the trail.
Donations help us accomplish our goals!
WHAT'S NEW?March, 2018
We are happy to report that the Saugatuck Township Board members unanimously approved resolutions in support of the planned next segments of the Blue Star Trail. This support is critical for the state and federal matching grant applications we will be submitting in the next few weeks. (see more) |
WHY BUILD A TRAIL...?
SAFETYSeparate pedestrians, runners, bikers, and skiers from roadways
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WELLNESSEncourage physical outdoor activity and recreation
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ECONOMIC HEALTHIncrease visitor and resident traffic to businesses and attractions along the route.
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CONNECTIVITYConnecting people and communities from Saugatuck to South Haven and beyond
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ENVIRONMENTImproved air quality due to zero emission transportation and recreation
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