COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Tuesday at Weidner Field, community leaders and policy makers got together for a panel discussion surrounding the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Vision Plan.
They discussed the role outdoor recreation plays in our region and how they can improve and manage the Ring the Peak trail and corridor.
The panel included Representative Jeff Crank and Colorado Springs Councilman David Leinweber. News5's Alasyn Zimmerman moderated the panel.
The plan to revamp the Pikes Peak Recreational Area is a collaborative effort between multiple municipalities and agencies including the following:
- Colorado Springs
- Manitou Springs
- El Paso County
- Teller County
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- U.S. Forest Service
"...The outdoor recreation industry is... so vital to Colorado," said Samantha Albert, Deputy Director for the Colorado Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry. "It supports physical health, mental health, the economy, it's a great aspect to a diversified economy. There's just so many aspects to it that make it so important."
They hope this plan strengthens the following:
- outdoor recreation
- the Colorado Springs economy
- communities
- other qualities of life for generations to come
___
Colorado Springs paid chief of staff $137,530 severance amid city budget issues
The City of Colorado Springs told everyone earlier this year the chief of staff was leaving. What they did not tell you was she would be paid a six-figure severance package in exchange for her resignation.
____
Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.
