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May 01, 2020
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Sandra Marra, President & CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The ATC has convened a task force to develop guidance on how A.T. visitors can re-engage safely with the Trail and help minimize the spread of COVID-19.
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Mar 31, 2020
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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Team
Due to the safety concerns and closures caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the ATC has revised its policy for recognizing the 2020 class of A.T. thru-hikers.
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Mar 23, 2020
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Sandra Marra, President & CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The Appalachian Trail, given its ever-increasing popularity over the past weeks, is no longer a viable space to practice social distancing.
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Mar 19, 2020
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By Sandra Marra, President & CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
An update from ATC President & CEO Sandra Marra on our ongoing actions to reduce the risks of COVID-19 transmission on and around the Appalachian Trail.
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Mar 17, 2020
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Sandra Marra, President & CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
ATC President & CEO Sandra Marra advises multi-day campers and thru-hikers to postpone their hikes due to the risks of COVID-19 transmission.
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Mar 13, 2020
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Sandra Marra, President & CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
President & CEO Sandra Marra discusses the ATC's efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on the Appalachian Trail.
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Mar 05, 2020
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Jordan Bowman, ATC Director of Communications
Creating a continuous footpath from Maine to Georgia was not a one-time event. In order to preserve the Trail's full 2,000-mile journey, continual maintenance and guardianship are essential to ensure the A.T. always remains open.
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Feb 24, 2020
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Sandra Marra, President & CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
An upcoming Supreme Court decision could change how the Trail has been managed for over 50 years.
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Feb 12, 2020
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Jordan Bowman, ATC Director of Communications
Almost 100 years ago, something extraordinary was happening in the mountains of eastern New York that continues to inspire and inform the ATC's work today.
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Dec 18, 2019
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Jordan Bowman, ATC Director of Communications
Deep in Maine's 100 Mile Wilderness, ATC and its partners are working to restore access to an important water source for native salmon and trout.
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