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Mission, Vision, Values<\/h1>\n

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About Us<\/h1>\n

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Mission<\/h1>\n

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The East Coast Trail Association is a registered charity established to provide a wilderness hiking experience by developing and maintaining the East Coast Trail, promoting public access, minimizing its impact on the natural environment and protecting it for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vision<\/h1>\n

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Values<\/h1>\n

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Environmental Stewardship<\/b><\/h3>\n

Preserving the natural wilderness and its wild and rugged beauty, open spaces, magnificent vistas, seascapes and clean air.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sustainability<\/b><\/h3>\n

Nurturing community support and growing charitable giving, government funding and revenue to sustain the trail.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Access<\/b><\/h3>\n

Protecting public access to the trail and keeping it open, free and available to all.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Members and Volunteers<\/b><\/h3>\n

Engaging members in decision-making and welcoming volunteers from communities throughout the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Safety<\/b><\/h3>\n

Making safety a first priority in policies, standards, signage, training and work practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ECTA Strategic Plan<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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