Equestrian Trail System Cuts Ribbon on North Harmony Trail Project

The Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System (CCETS) recently celebrated the completion of its "Protect the Wetlands" Trail Project in North Harmony State Forest. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the project was held last Tuesday in North Harmony State Forest. The project involved rerouting approximately 1,300 feet of existing multi-use trail away from a designated wetland to higher and drier ground while improving additional trail sections. CCETS President Dottie Lauricella says the project was supported through funding from three partners...

Dottie Lauricella: three major partners

The improvements, in coordination with the New York State DEC, will help protect sensitive wetland habitat, reduce erosion and impacts on water quality, and provide a safer, more sustainable route for equestrians and other trail users. The trail also provides access for hunters with mobility impairments through DEC's Handicap Hunter Access Program.

Photo by Senator George Borrello's Office