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.,\ 00Q31.6 2) Non-motorized-prlmarily includes people who hike, ride bicycles, and horseback. Purpose: The purpose of the recreational trails program is to establish and maintain a trail system near urban centers of the state that will ma~~ the outdoor recreation areas and natural resources more a~cedsihle to the public. It is also intended to encourage :lctlvc r.e'cre.llillnal IIse [or tilt' imprnvemcntn of the hC.:llth .1nd welfare of the people in Colorado. Since motorized recreation is incompatible with oetler trail activities and uses, this program is intended to provide separate trails and facilities for tllis type of recreation. Number of recreationists (estimated): Hiking 4-Wheel Drive Snowmobiles 500,000 400,000 20,000 Program Title: Boat Safety Program Target Public: This program is directed to serve and protect the boating public throughout Colorado which includes all motorized boaters and sail boaters on all waters of the state. Purpose: The purpose of this program is to promote public safety by bOflters and to administer all boat registrations and numbering for all vessels operated on state waters. The registration rrogram does not incLude kayaks, cano~s, and rafts, but the safety program does include these vessels. Number of boats and vessels (estimated): Motorized Sailboats Kayaks/canoes 45,000 30,000 10,000 Program Title: Land and Water Conservation Fund ProMram (LWCF) Target Public: The LWCF grant program, which began in 1965, is a state administered federal grant program. It is funded on a yearly basis through an apportionment to the State of Colorado from the LWCF, with the Division of Parks and Rccrc.:Jtion designated as the administering State ^gency. The Land .nd Wuter Program is a 50% federally funded program combining 50% state or local funds. All state .'lgl'IH.:il~S ilnd polltic.1.1 .subdivisions including all cities, counties, recreation districts, ~nd school districts in ColiJr~l(jo ;jre eiigible p<.1rticip<.1nts. 21