Recent Announcements
The cost of engineering and construction for the Blue Star Trail is funded via donations raised by the Friends organization in combination with matching state and federal grants. To help us earn these grants, we must continue to build and confirm community support for the Blue Star Trail.
March, 2018
Saugatuck Township:
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. The first phase will extend the current completed segment south to the border of Saugatuck and north to connect with the existing Beeline trail to Holland. The second phase will extend south of Exit 36 to Fallen Leaf Trail.
February/March, 2018
Casco Township:
At its February trustees meeting, Casco Township approved its letter endorsing the Trailway. The letter highlighted the numerous ways the township supports the project. For several years, Casco Township has graciously allowed our Board members to meet in the Casco Township Hall and it has always been our legal address. Additionally, the Township’s Parks and Recreation Committee hosted a public hearing for the trailway project this past March. The Committee reiterated its support of the Trail project during the meeting as stated in its Park and Recreation 5 year plan.
February, 2018
Ganges Township:
During the open Board meeting, a motion was presented and such motion carried, to continue to support the construction, through Ganges Township, of the proposed non-motorized trail (which approved portion shall be owned solely by the County of Allegan, and not by Ganges Township). Additionally, the Board, in conjunction with the Allegan County Road Commission, supports the Friends' application for grant funds.
January, 2018
Allegan County:
After thorough review and due diligence, the Allegan County Commissioners unanimously passed a new resolution in support of the Blue Star Trail. The County will assume ownership of the Blue Star Trail in Ganges and Casco Townships. This twelve mile segment of the Trail will become a part of the County Parks system with funding for maintenance provided by Friends of the Blue Star Trail. For more background, the link below will take you to an article in the Commercial Record.
Allegan County updates ownership resolution for BST
Saugatuck Township:
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. The first phase will extend the current completed segment south to the border of Saugatuck and north to connect with the existing Beeline trail to Holland. The second phase will extend south of Exit 36 to Fallen Leaf Trail.
February/March, 2018
Casco Township:
At its February trustees meeting, Casco Township approved its letter endorsing the Trailway. The letter highlighted the numerous ways the township supports the project. For several years, Casco Township has graciously allowed our Board members to meet in the Casco Township Hall and it has always been our legal address. Additionally, the Township’s Parks and Recreation Committee hosted a public hearing for the trailway project this past March. The Committee reiterated its support of the Trail project during the meeting as stated in its Park and Recreation 5 year plan.
February, 2018
Ganges Township:
During the open Board meeting, a motion was presented and such motion carried, to continue to support the construction, through Ganges Township, of the proposed non-motorized trail (which approved portion shall be owned solely by the County of Allegan, and not by Ganges Township). Additionally, the Board, in conjunction with the Allegan County Road Commission, supports the Friends' application for grant funds.
January, 2018
Allegan County:
After thorough review and due diligence, the Allegan County Commissioners unanimously passed a new resolution in support of the Blue Star Trail. The County will assume ownership of the Blue Star Trail in Ganges and Casco Townships. This twelve mile segment of the Trail will become a part of the County Parks system with funding for maintenance provided by Friends of the Blue Star Trail. For more background, the link below will take you to an article in the Commercial Record.
Allegan County updates ownership resolution for BST
