Acknowledgement of Content and Editorial Contribution

The authors would like to recognize and acknowledge the significant amount of background material for this course book provided by the various guest speakers in CSUS 491 (Michigan Trails—Trail Building, Law and Policy.) Their willingness to provide professional presentations, engage in thoughtful classroom discussions, and help guide student work is gratefully acknowledged.

Dan Spegel, Heritage Trail Coordinator with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Tim Novak, State Trail Coordinator with the Michigan DNR

Nicole Hunt, Regulatory Unit Manager, Michigan DNR.

Jason Fleming, Chief, Resource Protection and Promotion Section, Parks and Recreation Division, Michigan DNR

Kristen Wiltfang, Trail Coordinator with the Oakland County Planning Commission

Kenny Wawscyk, Regional Trail Coordinator, North Country Trail Association

Jason Jones, former Advocacy Director for the Michigan Mountain Biking Association

Mary Bohling, District 12 Director with the MSU extension office

Jon Beard, Director with Public Sector Consultants

Karreen Bird, Graphic Designer

Stephanie Yancer, Digital Media Coordinator, Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Linda Miles, Open Educational Resources Librarian, Michigan State University Libraries

Chandlee Marcyk-Taylor, Accessibility Editor, MSU Libraries OER Program

Joshua Newman, Library Assistant, Michigan State University Libraries

Julie Taylor, Library Assistant, Michigan State University Libraries

A special acknowledgment to two of the states most notable trail leaders, Mike Levine and John Calvert, of the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park.