The Cordova Trail & Covered Spaces Project
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Cordova Trail & Covered Spaces Project is a vision shared by many people in Cordova, Alaska. The project plan it to build covered spaces in the Cordova area along the Cordova Trail (existing roadway) . Cordova is an amazingly picturesque area surrounded by the Chugach National Forest, Prince William Sound and the Gulf of Alaska. Amazing views are everywhere you turn. The weather can be challenging, but very beautiful and can be enjoyed even on a not so nice day, if you can get under cover. Festivals, classes, meetings, Picnics, art activities, school trips, contemplation..... all of these things could be enjoyed more often and more easily with a few more covered spaces around the Cordova Area.
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How can I help with this project?
-Donate -Volunteer to help with heART Wall art events -Become a heART Wall Artist, book your show -attend community meetings, speak up about your support -Help up write grants, volunteer your time. email: cordovacoveredspaces @gmail.com |
(Your donation to Cordova Covered Spaces will be used for building Covered Spaces in Cordova. The Cordova Historical Society, 501c3 non profit corp. is the fiscal sponsor for the project. Use the links below or send a check to:
Cordova Covered Spaces P.O. Box 584 Cordova, Alaska 99574 All donations will be used to build covered spaces in Cordova, Alaska, If you would like to donate in honor of a person, please use the link Donated to Covered Spaces Entered by customer.
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Two events coming up! Both support Covered Spaces
Milo Burcham Photography on the heART Wall at the Reluctant Restaurant on May 4th 6 pm
Bay to Bay in May Bike Walk/Run event May 11th at 9:30 am at Hartney Bay
Please help build Covered Spaces in Cordova, donate to the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project
Coming soon on the heART Wall at the Reluctant Fisherman Restaurant.
Shulammite Reece is an accomplished artist with a passion for capturing the beauty of Alaska through her vibrant and expressive artwork. Using a variety of mediums including watercolors, pastels, gouache, and oils, Shulammite's paintings transport viewers to the awe-inspiring landscapes and natural wonders of the Alaskan wilderness. Through her art, Shulammite aims to evoke a sense of awe and appreciation for the natural world, inviting viewers to connect with the beauty and serenity of Alaska. Her passion for the subject matter shines through in each brushstroke, capturing the essence of the Alaskan landscape and inviting viewers to embark on their own visual journey. |
Thank you to all of the artists who support the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project by donating 50% of the proceeds from art sales on the heART Wall. The Reluctant Fisherman Restaurant hosts these art installations and donates appetizers at openings. Thank you to everyone who believes in this project and is helping to make it become a reality.
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Financial Donations
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Donations in memory of Alex Arduser
Darla Church Mark King Torie Baker & Troy Tirrell Michelle Hahn Monika Reghetti Kate & Andy Morse Becky Clausen Kate Arduser Mary Ann Bishop TJ Holley Amanda Wiese Megan Dean Richard Hayford Sean Den Adel Shelly Kocan Dotty Widmann John Laws Richard & Natasha Casciano Mary Haught James and Nancy Brady Donations in honor of Sean Stimson Penelope Oswalt Cordova Residents The Eckley Family Jeff Van Dyck The Van Dyck Crew Morgan Taylor Ashley Taylor S. Patrick Green Wendy Ranney |
Individual Financial Donations
Cathy O'Brien Petrich Thea Thomas Cathy Sherman Barclay & RJ Kopchak Heidi Voss Kate McLaughlin Helen Howarth and Jeff Bailey Tori Backlund Georgia Fariss Jamie Fariss Anonymous Sandra Van Dyck Maisey & Marv Van Den Broek Leo Americus Emily Rubio Aimee Gloe Zeben Kopchak Dixon Sherman Mark Casey Kristi Rubio Danny Carpenter Ian Lindsay Mimi Briggs Steve Schoonmaker Taylor Kimbarow Jeramiah Beckett Jen Pallas David Rosenthal Leif Stavig Sharon Ermold Deryn Carter Galen Meyer Mike Adams Liz Senear Bert Stammerjohan Tanya Zastrow Dotty Widman Natasha Casciano Kinsey Brown Carolyn Kirchner |
Businesse Supporters:
Reluctant Fisherman Restaurant - heART Wall supporting Artists and The Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project 50/50 Cordova Electric Coop Cordova Telephone Coop The Net Loft Cordova Gear Orca Adventure Lodge Reluctant Fisherman Restaurant Organization Supporters offering general letters of support:
Cordova District Fisherman United Pioneers of Alaska Women's Igloo #5 Eyak Corporation The Cordova Historical Society Cordova Community Foundation, an Affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation Cordova Chamber of Commerce US Forest Service, Cordova Ranger District Cordova Destination Leadership Team City of Cordova Parks & Recreation Commission Copper River Watershed Native Village of Eyak Cordova Family Resource Center |
Holiday Youth Art Show at the Reluctant Fisherman in December and January 23/24. Thank you young artists for sharing your amazing work and for donating to the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project and to Youth Art Programs in Cordova!
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9/7/23 Paula Payne Art the Reluctant Fisherman Restaurant until the end of October. Don't miss this show, buy a beautiful piece of Paula's amazing work. Support the artist and the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project too!
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Breakwater Park Draft Concept Plan with a covered space The Cordova Trail Route with proposed Covered Space sites View from ball field possible Covered Spaces location
Thanks to all who showed up Sunday on a "not too rainy day" to support, celebrate, learn, visit & create art!
Thank you to volunteers Toni, Paula, Samantha, Kinsey, Dotty Natasha
Thank you to volunteers Toni, Paula, Samantha, Kinsey, Dotty Natasha
8/29/23
Letter to Cordova City Council in support of the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project received from the Pioneers of Alaska Women's Igloo #5.
Letter to Cordova City Council in support of the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project received from the Pioneers of Alaska Women's Igloo #5.
August 24th, 2023
AUGUST 27TH - THIS COMING SUNDAY - 1-3 PM
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE CORDOVA TRAIL AND COVERED SPACES CELEBRATION
AUGUST 27TH - THIS COMING SUNDAY - 1-3 PM
BREAKWATER TRAILHEAD
ENJOY ART PROJECT
CUPCAKES
SEE THE BREAKWATER PARK CONCEPTUAL PLAN WITH A COVERED SPACE
CELEBRATE THE PROJECT PROGRESS TO DATE, INCLUDING GOAL OF RAISING 30K BY THE END OF AUGUST
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO REACH OUR GOAL
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED, VOLUNTEERED, COMMENTED AND SUPPORT THIS COMMUNITY PROJECT
Question: What is the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project?
Answer: The Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project is a grass roots community project to create connections.
-Connections and opportunities for people to connect. Connecting with each other & the natural world through educational opportunities in art, culture, history, natural history, science and more while enjoying time outdoors in a structure with a roof.
-Connections via The Cordova Trail to each of the proposed covered spaces locations. The route on existing roadways from the end of Orca Road along Orca Inlet to Hartney Bay on Whitshed Road with a spur out Power Creek road along Eyak Lake. The Cordova Trail would connect the proposed spaces together along this route.
-Connections to education with interpretive signage, classes that could be held in spaces, cultural events, family events while also connecting the diverse sectors of the Cordova Community with new opportunities for engagement.
-Connections for recreational events, healthy adventures and improvements to mental health.
-Connecting different organizations that offer enrichment and benefits to the community and want to join the effort of improving life in Cordova.
AUGUST 27TH - THIS COMING SUNDAY - 1-3 PM
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE CORDOVA TRAIL AND COVERED SPACES CELEBRATION
AUGUST 27TH - THIS COMING SUNDAY - 1-3 PM
BREAKWATER TRAILHEAD
ENJOY ART PROJECT
CUPCAKES
SEE THE BREAKWATER PARK CONCEPTUAL PLAN WITH A COVERED SPACE
CELEBRATE THE PROJECT PROGRESS TO DATE, INCLUDING GOAL OF RAISING 30K BY THE END OF AUGUST
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO REACH OUR GOAL
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED, VOLUNTEERED, COMMENTED AND SUPPORT THIS COMMUNITY PROJECT
Question: What is the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project?
Answer: The Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project is a grass roots community project to create connections.
-Connections and opportunities for people to connect. Connecting with each other & the natural world through educational opportunities in art, culture, history, natural history, science and more while enjoying time outdoors in a structure with a roof.
-Connections via The Cordova Trail to each of the proposed covered spaces locations. The route on existing roadways from the end of Orca Road along Orca Inlet to Hartney Bay on Whitshed Road with a spur out Power Creek road along Eyak Lake. The Cordova Trail would connect the proposed spaces together along this route.
-Connections to education with interpretive signage, classes that could be held in spaces, cultural events, family events while also connecting the diverse sectors of the Cordova Community with new opportunities for engagement.
-Connections for recreational events, healthy adventures and improvements to mental health.
-Connecting different organizations that offer enrichment and benefits to the community and want to join the effort of improving life in Cordova.
August 16, 2023
You are invited, join us to Celebrate the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces project progress so far.
August 27th from 1-3pm at the Breakwater Trailhead
We will have cupcakes, an art project, and celebrate the project progress so far.
A joint effort with the City of Cordova is to create a small park with a Covered Space at the Breakwater Trailhead area. The goal is to build the space in 2024!
Celebrate with us, hear about the project, see the location where the very first space will be built and please donate before the end of August.
We are still working to raise 30,000 by the end of this month. Through individual donations, art sales and event entries we have reached a total of $10,458. By reaching our $30,000. goal, we will be creating the seed money that will help with finding grant funding to build covered structures for all to use. Reaching our goal will show that the project is supported and valued by our community and individual community members and people who work here in the summer.
The heART wall raised $2300. From David Rosenthal’s art exhibit and the Emily Rubio exhibit that will be ending on August 27th will be the next heART wall contribution. We are encouraging people to visit the Reluctant Fisherman Restaurant for a meal, enjoy Emily’s art and purchase a piece right off the wall to take home with them. But they need to hurry as her exhibit ends on the 27th of August.
We have also received $2000. from the Cordova Community Foundation for Strategic Planning and will be spending that money on a dedicated website, conceptual plans and materials for further fundraising.
You are invited, join us to Celebrate the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces project progress so far.
August 27th from 1-3pm at the Breakwater Trailhead
We will have cupcakes, an art project, and celebrate the project progress so far.
A joint effort with the City of Cordova is to create a small park with a Covered Space at the Breakwater Trailhead area. The goal is to build the space in 2024!
Celebrate with us, hear about the project, see the location where the very first space will be built and please donate before the end of August.
We are still working to raise 30,000 by the end of this month. Through individual donations, art sales and event entries we have reached a total of $10,458. By reaching our $30,000. goal, we will be creating the seed money that will help with finding grant funding to build covered structures for all to use. Reaching our goal will show that the project is supported and valued by our community and individual community members and people who work here in the summer.
The heART wall raised $2300. From David Rosenthal’s art exhibit and the Emily Rubio exhibit that will be ending on August 27th will be the next heART wall contribution. We are encouraging people to visit the Reluctant Fisherman Restaurant for a meal, enjoy Emily’s art and purchase a piece right off the wall to take home with them. But they need to hurry as her exhibit ends on the 27th of August.
We have also received $2000. from the Cordova Community Foundation for Strategic Planning and will be spending that money on a dedicated website, conceptual plans and materials for further fundraising.
July 27, 2023
Date change for the Covered Spaces Breakwater Trailhead Park event. Rescheduled date coming soon, it will be in mid August. We have been working hard behind the scenes to prepare the area for the new parklet and future covered space at the Breakwater Trailhead area. Please stay tuned for the updated celebration in August.
Date change for the Covered Spaces Breakwater Trailhead Park event. Rescheduled date coming soon, it will be in mid August. We have been working hard behind the scenes to prepare the area for the new parklet and future covered space at the Breakwater Trailhead area. Please stay tuned for the updated celebration in August.
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Lauren Bein
Kevin Johnson Bill Lindow Mae Vansant Toni Bocci Nancy Casey Leigh Ann Belloli Paula Payne Michelle Hahn Duncan Chisholm Toni Godes Ryan Scheutze Liz Senear Dave Zastrow Helen Howarth Dottie Widman Natasha Casciano Organization Financial Supporters:
Cordova Community Foundation, an Affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation Cordova Electric Coop Cordova Telephone Coop 
6/23/23
The heART Wall is now representing a new local artist! A selection of Emily Rubio's wide range of artistic talents are now on display and for sale at the Reluctant Fisherman on the heART Wall. The Reluctant Fisherman Restaurant is hosting the opening of the latest art show on July 1st at 6:30 pm. Join us to meet Emily Rubio, buy art right off the wall and take it home. If you hare in the Reluctant Fisherman Restaurant and want to buy a piece, just ask your server for help. Proceeds are split 50% to the artist and 50% to the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project. 5/17/23
The energy level in Cordova has increased with the beginning of salmon fishing season! The temperature is inching upward ever so slowly, and flowers are beginning to peak out with promising summer colors to come soon. The Bay to Bay in May Event was a successful event that brought record numbers of people big and small to ride, walk and run from Hartney Bay to Orca Bay and end at Orca Adventure Lodge. The event registration raised close to $400 in registration fees that were donated to the Covered Spaces Project and will help build Covered Spaces in Cordova! Thank you to all who participated and especially to Dr. Paul Gloe, the founder ot this amazing event. Paul invested funds and also put many hours of effort into creating this event. Thank you Paul, this annual event enhances to life in Cordova. 5/15/23
Thank you to Cordova Telephone Cooperative for the $1000 donation! We encourage the board to approve another 10,000 in funds to help build Covered Spaces in Cordova, spaces that will benefit all community members and visitors. 5/8/23
What a wonderful week we all just enjoyed. Numerous art shows, and plenty of amazing events created an amazing beginning of the spring and summer season here in Cordova. Thank you all for helping with the fundraising efforts by volunteering, joining events and spreading the news about our Covered Spaces community project. Our informational and donation table at The Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival helped many understand the project and volunteers also took donations. 
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Top left, Dr. Paul Gloe at Bay to Bay in May starting line, Bottom Dr. Gloe, Amiee Gloe, Aurora Gloe and Adelyn Gloe at Orca Adventure lodge, Bay to Bay in May finish area. photos by Amanda Head
Emily Rubio Artist Cordova Alaska
6/21/23
Happy Solstice! Summer is here and showing up in slightly higher temperatures but not much summery sunshine. The days that have been sunny have been glorious. Lots has been happening, individual donations have been trickling in and we are approaching local organizations and businesses to request donations and letters of support. We are working on the design for the Breakwater Trail Covered Space and expect to build in 2024. The Hartney Bay Recreation Area Site improvements grant from the Transportation Alternative Program through Department of Transportation will be reviewed on July 10th. There will be a comment opportunity. This grant is a 1.2 million dollar grant that will provide improvements to the Hartney Bay Recreation Area at Hartney Bay. Connecting the upper Eyak Corporation Site to the lower Forest Service Easement site. The improvements include an ADA path along Whitshed Road from the upper and lower sites, improved wooded path from lower to upper sites as well as improving the access road to the view sites and leveling sites and paths to be ADA friendly for all mobility levels. Please stay tuned and comment on July 10th, and update about time and how to call in will be provided as soon as we have that information. 5/10/23
More letters of support for the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project have been arriving, the latest are from Eyak Corporation and Prince William Sound Science Center. The Heart Wall Art Show is an ongoing fundraising event at the Reluctant Fisherman Restaurant. Buy art from local artists and support the Covered Spaces Project. David Rosenthal Art will be on display until the end of June. July 7th, Emily Rubio art Show will begin.
March 31st, 2023 Start training now for the Bay to Bay in May event. The event will begin at Hartney Bay the beginning of the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project area! Proceeds will be donated to the project so we can all enjoy covered spaces in the future!
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March 25, 2023 We have been busy meeting with landowners, organizations, individuals as well as working on planning for the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project. While working with the Cordova Trails Committee on the new Cordova Comprehensive Trails Plan last week we had a very successful planning process. The U.S. Forest Service is a partner on this Covered Spaces project and Dave Zastrow has been a huge asset to getting plans and paperwork completed by deadlines. Tiffiany Beedle at Eyak Corporation is working with us to create the first location for a covered space we have been working on planning, site preparation plan and more.
Letters of Support for the
Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project
Cordova District Fisherman United
Native Village of Eyak
Cordova Family Rescource Center
Pioneers of Alaska Women’s Igloo #5
Copper River Watershed
Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project
Cordova District Fisherman United
Native Village of Eyak
Cordova Family Rescource Center
Pioneers of Alaska Women’s Igloo #5
Copper River Watershed
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February 3, 2023 Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Update
Thank you for being interested in helping make The Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project become a reality. People and communities working together can make the world a better place. We believe that this project will make Cordova better in numerous ways, not just places to get out of the rain and offer recreational opportunities, but areas that will help deepen the appreciation and education of our area.
As of today we have tripled the original $600 raised from individual donations at our first fund raising event last April 2022. The total amount of individual donations received so far is $1700. Your donations will make this dream a reality, please make a donation today.
A grant to begin strategic planning was received from the Cordova Community Foundation for $2000. The Alaska Community Foundation is looking for ways to help us find funding sources. We are also working with the Copper River Watershed to build a covered space at Flemming Spit area as well as working with the City of Cordova and Parks and Recreation Department to approve selected areas for Covered Spaces on city land adjacent to trails and areas already in use as recreational spots. Several City land locations have been discussed, including the Breakwater trailhead, Skaters Cabin Area and Hollis Hendricks Park.
The Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project has received letters of support from the Cordova Historical Society which is also the 501c3 fiscal sponsor for the project, Cordova Chamber of Commerce, US Forest Service, City of Cordova Parks and Recreation Commission, Cordova Comprehensive Trails Planning Group, Cordova Destination Leadership Team, Copper River Watershed and a letter of support was approved by the Native Village of Eyak Tribal Council and should be received soon.
We are meeting with landowners in hopes of obtaining locations for Covered Spaces along the Cordova Trail route and will keep everyone updated as there is more information to share.
Would you like to help with this project? Here is how you can help:
-Donate to the project
-Write to the Cordova City Council and let them know you would like to see them vote to dedicate spots for Covered Spaces to be built. Please carbon copy letters to cordovacoveredspaces@gmail.com so we will have copies of your communications.
-Talk to other community members about the need for this project, ask them to support the project, donate and write letters.
-Stay tuned for project updates.
Thank you, your support, donations and letters will help leverage other future funding sources to help fund this project and create a better future for Cordova.
Thank you for being interested in helping make The Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project become a reality. People and communities working together can make the world a better place. We believe that this project will make Cordova better in numerous ways, not just places to get out of the rain and offer recreational opportunities, but areas that will help deepen the appreciation and education of our area.
As of today we have tripled the original $600 raised from individual donations at our first fund raising event last April 2022. The total amount of individual donations received so far is $1700. Your donations will make this dream a reality, please make a donation today.
A grant to begin strategic planning was received from the Cordova Community Foundation for $2000. The Alaska Community Foundation is looking for ways to help us find funding sources. We are also working with the Copper River Watershed to build a covered space at Flemming Spit area as well as working with the City of Cordova and Parks and Recreation Department to approve selected areas for Covered Spaces on city land adjacent to trails and areas already in use as recreational spots. Several City land locations have been discussed, including the Breakwater trailhead, Skaters Cabin Area and Hollis Hendricks Park.
The Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project has received letters of support from the Cordova Historical Society which is also the 501c3 fiscal sponsor for the project, Cordova Chamber of Commerce, US Forest Service, City of Cordova Parks and Recreation Commission, Cordova Comprehensive Trails Planning Group, Cordova Destination Leadership Team, Copper River Watershed and a letter of support was approved by the Native Village of Eyak Tribal Council and should be received soon.
We are meeting with landowners in hopes of obtaining locations for Covered Spaces along the Cordova Trail route and will keep everyone updated as there is more information to share.
Would you like to help with this project? Here is how you can help:
-Donate to the project
-Write to the Cordova City Council and let them know you would like to see them vote to dedicate spots for Covered Spaces to be built. Please carbon copy letters to cordovacoveredspaces@gmail.com so we will have copies of your communications.
-Talk to other community members about the need for this project, ask them to support the project, donate and write letters.
-Stay tuned for project updates.
Thank you, your support, donations and letters will help leverage other future funding sources to help fund this project and create a better future for Cordova.
December 22, 2022
Happy Holiday Season! We have had lots of activity this month and it has been very rewarding! We met with numerous organizations and individuals this month and every single one of them agreed that they loved The Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project and would support it. It is exciting to have so many positive responses. We have also been receiving questions about how to donate to the project. There are links at the top of this page can be used for donating. We appreciate your support and if you are interested in helping with the project, please fill out the form below.
Happy Holiday Season! We have had lots of activity this month and it has been very rewarding! We met with numerous organizations and individuals this month and every single one of them agreed that they loved The Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project and would support it. It is exciting to have so many positive responses. We have also been receiving questions about how to donate to the project. There are links at the top of this page can be used for donating. We appreciate your support and if you are interested in helping with the project, please fill out the form below.
12/19/22
The 3rd Annual Holiday Lights Ride begins at Hollis Hendricks Park on the proposed Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Route!
The 3rd Annual Holiday Lights Ride begins at Hollis Hendricks Park on the proposed Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Route!
12/14/22
It is amazing how working together makes our community better everyday. Paul Gloe, the founder of Bay to Bay in May Bike Ride and Run / Walk has let us know that the Bay to Bay Event will donate proceeds from this annual event to the Cordova Covered Spaces & Cordova Trail Project! This is wonderful news and we are looking forward the the next run/ride in spring of 2023. The event route is on the Covered Spaces route and runs along Whitshed road from Hartney Bay to the Copper River Highway past Hollis Hendricks Park then on to Orca Road to Orca Adventure Lodge. Below is the view of the event start. photo courtesy of Lee Collins
It is amazing how working together makes our community better everyday. Paul Gloe, the founder of Bay to Bay in May Bike Ride and Run / Walk has let us know that the Bay to Bay Event will donate proceeds from this annual event to the Cordova Covered Spaces & Cordova Trail Project! This is wonderful news and we are looking forward the the next run/ride in spring of 2023. The event route is on the Covered Spaces route and runs along Whitshed road from Hartney Bay to the Copper River Highway past Hollis Hendricks Park then on to Orca Road to Orca Adventure Lodge. Below is the view of the event start. photo courtesy of Lee Collins
12/8/22
Cordova Covered Spaces received a generous donation from Tanya Zastrow. Tanya created some absolutely stunning handmade, naturally printed books, then donated a portion of the proceeds to make The Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces one step closer to reality. Find these books and more treasures at The Net Loft, in Cordova, Alaska.
In mid November the Cordova Community Foundation, an Affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation approved a $2000. grant to begin strategic planning for the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project. We want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has made the effort to show support for this project.
You can support this project too! It's easy just click on a link below, the funds you donate will go into the Cordova Covered Spaces fund. The fiscal sponsor for the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project is the Cordova Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) Cordova, Alaska non profit organization that supports the development this project.
Cordova Covered Spaces received a generous donation from Tanya Zastrow. Tanya created some absolutely stunning handmade, naturally printed books, then donated a portion of the proceeds to make The Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces one step closer to reality. Find these books and more treasures at The Net Loft, in Cordova, Alaska.
In mid November the Cordova Community Foundation, an Affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation approved a $2000. grant to begin strategic planning for the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project. We want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has made the effort to show support for this project.
You can support this project too! It's easy just click on a link below, the funds you donate will go into the Cordova Covered Spaces fund. The fiscal sponsor for the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project is the Cordova Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) Cordova, Alaska non profit organization that supports the development this project.
12/7/22
More support from the Cordova Ranger District arrived today from Dave Zastrow at the US Forest Service, Cordova Ranger District. Dave Zastrow wrote "the Cordova Covered Spaces project will fill a critical need in the community by focusing on key infrastructure missing from the developed outdoor recreation opportunities in the area." We are pleased to receive this support for the project and excited to more forward with this project.
More support from the Cordova Ranger District arrived today from Dave Zastrow at the US Forest Service, Cordova Ranger District. Dave Zastrow wrote "the Cordova Covered Spaces project will fill a critical need in the community by focusing on key infrastructure missing from the developed outdoor recreation opportunities in the area." We are pleased to receive this support for the project and excited to more forward with this project.
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12/1/22
Did you know Cordova volunteers have been working on regenerative tourism? When visiting a place, it is always a good idea to leave a positive impact on the place you visited. Regenerative tourism is about helping anyone visiting a place to (even if it is a place in your own backyard) leave it with a better understanding and appreciation than before you visited. On 9/14/22 the Cordova Destination Leadership Team wrote a letter of support for Covered Spaces Project, saying "We feel that the concept of this project aligns well with the vision and values established by and for the community of Cordova and will bolster this committee's efforts to advance healthy economis diversification in a way that supports both local residents and visitors."
Did you know Cordova volunteers have been working on regenerative tourism? When visiting a place, it is always a good idea to leave a positive impact on the place you visited. Regenerative tourism is about helping anyone visiting a place to (even if it is a place in your own backyard) leave it with a better understanding and appreciation than before you visited. On 9/14/22 the Cordova Destination Leadership Team wrote a letter of support for Covered Spaces Project, saying "We feel that the concept of this project aligns well with the vision and values established by and for the community of Cordova and will bolster this committee's efforts to advance healthy economis diversification in a way that supports both local residents and visitors."
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10/27/22
We are so excited to see the outpouring of support from so many organizations, today we received a letter from the Cordova Chamber of Commerce. The Cordova Chamber letter mentions the new recreation and education opportunities the project will provide as well as the opportunity to improve ecological and cultural health. This is another exciting group that is willing and able to work to make the project a reality.
We are so excited to see the outpouring of support from so many organizations, today we received a letter from the Cordova Chamber of Commerce. The Cordova Chamber letter mentions the new recreation and education opportunities the project will provide as well as the opportunity to improve ecological and cultural health. This is another exciting group that is willing and able to work to make the project a reality.
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10/25/22
More wonderful news about support for the Covered Spaces Project. The City of Cordova Parks & Recreation Commission sent a letter of support for the overall goals and objectives of the Covered Spaces Project.
More wonderful news about support for the Covered Spaces Project. The City of Cordova Parks & Recreation Commission sent a letter of support for the overall goals and objectives of the Covered Spaces Project.
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10/3/22
Great News, the Cordova Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to write a letter of support for the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project. By writing a letter of support the Chamber of Commerce shows how community business leaders value the mission of this project. Thank you Cordova Chamber of Commerce.
Great News, the Cordova Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to write a letter of support for the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project. By writing a letter of support the Chamber of Commerce shows how community business leaders value the mission of this project. Thank you Cordova Chamber of Commerce.
9/28/22
The mission of the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces project is to create day use covered spaces along the Orca Inlet and Eyak Lake existing roadway waterfront. Spaces located at visually beautiful, educationally and culturally important viewpoints. The special spots will include interpretive signs and links for learning more about Cordova history, culture, art, botany, wildlife. This Project offers a way to connect organizations, individuals and existing trails while educating people at the same time. Many types of uses are anticipated, picnics, events, classes, casual meetings, places to enjoy and appreciate Cordova any time of year.
The mission of the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces project is to create day use covered spaces along the Orca Inlet and Eyak Lake existing roadway waterfront. Spaces located at visually beautiful, educationally and culturally important viewpoints. The special spots will include interpretive signs and links for learning more about Cordova history, culture, art, botany, wildlife. This Project offers a way to connect organizations, individuals and existing trails while educating people at the same time. Many types of uses are anticipated, picnics, events, classes, casual meetings, places to enjoy and appreciate Cordova any time of year.
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9/22/22
So many great things have been happening! The City of Cordova Trails Committee Planning meeting brought out lots of people who are interested in the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project. Most ask why we don't already have covered spaces..... Well, lets all keep working together to make it happen. We now have a designated account for donations under the Cordova Historical Society nonprofit. Your donations will make a difference. The beautiful conceptual watercolors and map were created by Dotty Widman of the Net Loft. Thanks for all you do for the community Dotty!
So many great things have been happening! The City of Cordova Trails Committee Planning meeting brought out lots of people who are interested in the Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project. Most ask why we don't already have covered spaces..... Well, lets all keep working together to make it happen. We now have a designated account for donations under the Cordova Historical Society nonprofit. Your donations will make a difference. The beautiful conceptual watercolors and map were created by Dotty Widman of the Net Loft. Thanks for all you do for the community Dotty!
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We want to thank everyone who is interested, excited and willing to work on this project, this is a large project with the goal of inclusion of all groups and individuals. Because of the efforts of the Cordova Historical Society we now have a non profit fiscal sponsor. Barclay Kopchak, Liz Senear and Cathy Sherman all helped us to open a Cordova Covered Spaces bank account and now we can begin grow the $600 seed that was raised last April at the first fund raising event with Max Romey. Your donations will help us do that!
It takes a Village.....
This last month has been a whirlwind. We have talked with Lisa Dockens from the Copper River Watershed about the possibility of a Covered Space just off Orca Road behind the new Science Center Building on the property the Copper River Watershed owns. While talking with Michelle Hahn and other directors of the Cordova Community Foundation, we learned more about grants and possibilities for funding sources in the future. Thank you for the informational grant writing class and for lunch too! It was very nice of the National Park Service representative to give us information on next steps, possible ways to leverage donations and how to continue to shape this project for long term benefits for all Cordova residents and visitors. While chatting with Nicole Songer from the Family Resource Center we discovered that there are possible opportunities for Cordova Trails and Covered Spaces and local businesses to partner with them on projects in the future! Kristin Smith of Prince William Sound Economic Development District was helpful in making suggestions of how to work toward grant funding and making projects enhance our community. We will be meeting again with Danaya Hoover of Ilanka Cultural Center and Native Village of Eyak again in November in hopes of finding a designated spot for Covered Spaces along the Cordova Trail Route. Dave Zastrow with the Chugach Forest Service has been very helpful and offered his expertise on many of the questions we are trying to find answers to.
It takes a Village.....
This last month has been a whirlwind. We have talked with Lisa Dockens from the Copper River Watershed about the possibility of a Covered Space just off Orca Road behind the new Science Center Building on the property the Copper River Watershed owns. While talking with Michelle Hahn and other directors of the Cordova Community Foundation, we learned more about grants and possibilities for funding sources in the future. Thank you for the informational grant writing class and for lunch too! It was very nice of the National Park Service representative to give us information on next steps, possible ways to leverage donations and how to continue to shape this project for long term benefits for all Cordova residents and visitors. While chatting with Nicole Songer from the Family Resource Center we discovered that there are possible opportunities for Cordova Trails and Covered Spaces and local businesses to partner with them on projects in the future! Kristin Smith of Prince William Sound Economic Development District was helpful in making suggestions of how to work toward grant funding and making projects enhance our community. We will be meeting again with Danaya Hoover of Ilanka Cultural Center and Native Village of Eyak again in November in hopes of finding a designated spot for Covered Spaces along the Cordova Trail Route. Dave Zastrow with the Chugach Forest Service has been very helpful and offered his expertise on many of the questions we are trying to find answers to.
9/17/22
The Net Loft has been instrumental in visualizing and working on the Cordova Trail and Cordova Covered Spaces Project. Kinsey Brown volunteered to create the most recent map of proposed locations for Covered Spaces along the Cordova Trail route. The Cordova Trail runs from Hartney Bay to Orca Bay with a spur out Power Creek Road.
The Covered Spaces Project donation account is now open and is able to accept donations from individuals and organizations. Stay tuned for the next fundraising event. Grant writing, determining actual locations and trail map information gathering are the focus in the next steps in the Covered Spaces and Cordova Trail project process.
The City of Cordova Trails Planning Committee will host an event on 9/20/22 at the Cordova Center lower atrium to take input for local trails and structures. See information below. Cordova Gear will give away a bicycle at the event. To enter to win a bike: make any purchase at Cordova Gear until 9/19/22 & be sure to join the customer appreciation program. If you cannot attend use the links below to add your ideas and input.
The Net Loft has been instrumental in visualizing and working on the Cordova Trail and Cordova Covered Spaces Project. Kinsey Brown volunteered to create the most recent map of proposed locations for Covered Spaces along the Cordova Trail route. The Cordova Trail runs from Hartney Bay to Orca Bay with a spur out Power Creek Road.
The Covered Spaces Project donation account is now open and is able to accept donations from individuals and organizations. Stay tuned for the next fundraising event. Grant writing, determining actual locations and trail map information gathering are the focus in the next steps in the Covered Spaces and Cordova Trail project process.
The City of Cordova Trails Planning Committee will host an event on 9/20/22 at the Cordova Center lower atrium to take input for local trails and structures. See information below. Cordova Gear will give away a bicycle at the event. To enter to win a bike: make any purchase at Cordova Gear until 9/19/22 & be sure to join the customer appreciation program. If you cannot attend use the links below to add your ideas and input.
9/7/2022
Join us.
Plan to attend the City of Cordova Comprehensive Trail Planning Meeting at the Cordova Center on September 20, 2022. Help shape the future of Cordova trails and learn more about trails and the Covered Space Project. A brand new bike will be given away! Any purchase at Cordova Gear until 9/19/22 will automatically enter you to win!
Join us.
Plan to attend the City of Cordova Comprehensive Trail Planning Meeting at the Cordova Center on September 20, 2022. Help shape the future of Cordova trails and learn more about trails and the Covered Space Project. A brand new bike will be given away! Any purchase at Cordova Gear until 9/19/22 will automatically enter you to win!
8/18/2022
In early August the Cordova Historical Society wrote a letter of support for the Cordova Covered Spaces Project. We are now working with individuals and organizations to obtain general letters of support and for land commitments that can be set aside for the purpose of a building covered spaces.
A basic map of the route, along which the proposed covered spaces will be built is in the draft design phase now. As the project continues each organization that is involved is encouraged to begin gathering information that will be used in the informational route maps, information that includes, art, plant life, wildlife, history, culture and more. This informational maps will then be used as learning tools for individuals and groups to use along the route while visiting and enjoying time using the covered spaces.
A fundraiser and informational event is in the planning stages for this fall.
Covered spaces are not a new idea in Cordova, in the past the idea of covered community spaces has been talked about quite a bit. With 160 inches of rain per year, any covered space would benefit our community.
If you are interested in helping with this project, please send an email to: cordovacoveredspaces@gmail.com. With your help we will make this project a success!
In early August the Cordova Historical Society wrote a letter of support for the Cordova Covered Spaces Project. We are now working with individuals and organizations to obtain general letters of support and for land commitments that can be set aside for the purpose of a building covered spaces.
A basic map of the route, along which the proposed covered spaces will be built is in the draft design phase now. As the project continues each organization that is involved is encouraged to begin gathering information that will be used in the informational route maps, information that includes, art, plant life, wildlife, history, culture and more. This informational maps will then be used as learning tools for individuals and groups to use along the route while visiting and enjoying time using the covered spaces.
A fundraiser and informational event is in the planning stages for this fall.
Covered spaces are not a new idea in Cordova, in the past the idea of covered community spaces has been talked about quite a bit. With 160 inches of rain per year, any covered space would benefit our community.
If you are interested in helping with this project, please send an email to: cordovacoveredspaces@gmail.com. With your help we will make this project a success!
7/30/2022
A meeting with Native Village of Eyak (NVE) representatives last week was quite positive. Possible sites, new ideas and options for covered spaces were discussed as well as different funding possibilities. The ability to create spaces to educate, meet and for new recreation opportunities was very well received. We hope to continue working with NVE to move the project forward.
A meeting with Native Village of Eyak (NVE) representatives last week was quite positive. Possible sites, new ideas and options for covered spaces were discussed as well as different funding possibilities. The ability to create spaces to educate, meet and for new recreation opportunities was very well received. We hope to continue working with NVE to move the project forward.
7/30/2022
There are many ways covered spaces can benefit Cordova, here are a few reasons why you and your organization should write a letter of support for this project. Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces Project creates a unique opportunity for individuals, businesses, groups and organizations to come together to create a lasting physical and educational improvement with long term positive impacts for the Cordova community and Prince William Sound through education and outdoor activity. Covered spaces along the route from Hartney Bay to Cordova downtown and along Orca Road with a spur out Power Creek Road will create multiple new recreation spots that could be used in many ways. Connecting multiple covered spaces with different route maps that include information about history, botany, wildlife, culture and art will offer a wide variety of educational opportunities for many diverse groups. The Covered Spaces project will create a new destination experience for visitors, (especially independent travelers, the type of tourist that fits Cordova best) and offer opportunities for locals to spread out and meet outdoors especially now during the time of Covid.
Letters of support can be addressed to Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces Project at cordovacoveredspaces@gmail.com
There are many ways covered spaces can benefit Cordova, here are a few reasons why you and your organization should write a letter of support for this project. Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces Project creates a unique opportunity for individuals, businesses, groups and organizations to come together to create a lasting physical and educational improvement with long term positive impacts for the Cordova community and Prince William Sound through education and outdoor activity. Covered spaces along the route from Hartney Bay to Cordova downtown and along Orca Road with a spur out Power Creek Road will create multiple new recreation spots that could be used in many ways. Connecting multiple covered spaces with different route maps that include information about history, botany, wildlife, culture and art will offer a wide variety of educational opportunities for many diverse groups. The Covered Spaces project will create a new destination experience for visitors, (especially independent travelers, the type of tourist that fits Cordova best) and offer opportunities for locals to spread out and meet outdoors especially now during the time of Covid.
Letters of support can be addressed to Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces Project at cordovacoveredspaces@gmail.com
7/25/2022
Meetings with people and groups are underway with the goals of obtaining letters of support for the Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces Project.
Meetings with people and groups are underway with the goals of obtaining letters of support for the Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces Project.
6/10/2022
The Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces Project is working to partner with Cordova organizations that see the importance of linking outdoor experience with Art, History, Culture, Botany and Wildlife. The City of Cordova Department of Parks and Recreation Commission has made it a priority to build covered spaces and include them in the master plan that is being created now! City of Cordova, Cordova Arts, Cordova Historical Society, Chugach National Forest and local businesses are all partnering to build more covered spaces in and around the Cordova Area. Soon we will have a link so you will be able to contribute directly to this project. You can assist with this project too. Let us know that you are interested in helping and we will contact you to let you know how your energy can help move this project forward!
Local Businesses working with us:
The Net Loft
Cordova Gear
Orca Adventure Lodge
Join us
The Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces Project is working to partner with Cordova organizations that see the importance of linking outdoor experience with Art, History, Culture, Botany and Wildlife. The City of Cordova Department of Parks and Recreation Commission has made it a priority to build covered spaces and include them in the master plan that is being created now! City of Cordova, Cordova Arts, Cordova Historical Society, Chugach National Forest and local businesses are all partnering to build more covered spaces in and around the Cordova Area. Soon we will have a link so you will be able to contribute directly to this project. You can assist with this project too. Let us know that you are interested in helping and we will contact you to let you know how your energy can help move this project forward!
Local Businesses working with us:
The Net Loft
Cordova Gear
Orca Adventure Lodge
Join us
On April 23rd 2022 during Earth Week Max Romey came to Cordova, Alaska to share his newest film. "Trailbound Alaska" . This event was sponsored and created by Cordova Gear and The Net Loft two Cordova small businesses. The proceeds from the event were raised for the initiation of a fund for Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces project. In addition to Max Romeys film and very interesting talk, guest speakers Dave Zastrow from Chugach Forest Service and Wendy Ranney from City of Cordova Parks and Recreation Commission talked about covered spaces in Cordova. The project was introduced by Natasha Casciano and Dottie Widman. By attending this event, community members raised $600. This $600 seed will be planted, nurtured and grown into more Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces, with the help of individuals and organizations. You can be a part of this exciting project.
Dave Zastrow gave an informative update on the future plans for covered spaces along the Copper River Highway in the Copper River Delta Area. Several covered spaces are planned one at the upper Alaganik River and one at lower Alaganik Slough and boat ramp area. The existing covered space located west of the Merle K. Mudhole Smith Airport runway along the Copper River Highway will be renovated with a full roof! Dave also talked about the possibility of a new covered space at the Hartney Bay parking area near the interpretive signs. This location would be a wonderful addition to covered spaces closer to Cordova that could be easily accessed by walkers and bikers from town.
Wendy Ranney spoke about covered spaces being a priority and an agenda item at the most recent meeting with the City of Cordova Parks and Recreation Commission.
Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces is a vision shared by many people in Cordova, Alaska. The idea is to create more covered spaces in the Cordova City area. Cordova is an amazingly picturesque area surrounded by the Chugach National Forest, Prince William Sound and the Gulf of Alaska. Beautiful views are everywhere you turn and the weather is always perfect and inviting. Well, that is not true, the weather is not always inviting, but it is still very beautiful and can be enjoyed even on a not so nice day, if you can get under cover. Festivals, classes, meetings, Picnics, art activities, school trips, contemplation..... all of these things could be enjoyed more often and more easily with a few more covered spaces around the Cordova Area. Covered Spaces enhance the community for citizens and visitors alike. By connecting covered spaces with informational and educational routes and trails, there is an enormous opportunity to teach about the culture, environment, wildlife and history of Cordova. Information, trail systems and covered spaces together can multiply the educational and physical activity opportunities around Cordova exponentially.
You can be a part of the Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces Project please fill out the form below to be added to the group and to receive more information.
Dave Zastrow gave an informative update on the future plans for covered spaces along the Copper River Highway in the Copper River Delta Area. Several covered spaces are planned one at the upper Alaganik River and one at lower Alaganik Slough and boat ramp area. The existing covered space located west of the Merle K. Mudhole Smith Airport runway along the Copper River Highway will be renovated with a full roof! Dave also talked about the possibility of a new covered space at the Hartney Bay parking area near the interpretive signs. This location would be a wonderful addition to covered spaces closer to Cordova that could be easily accessed by walkers and bikers from town.
Wendy Ranney spoke about covered spaces being a priority and an agenda item at the most recent meeting with the City of Cordova Parks and Recreation Commission.
Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces is a vision shared by many people in Cordova, Alaska. The idea is to create more covered spaces in the Cordova City area. Cordova is an amazingly picturesque area surrounded by the Chugach National Forest, Prince William Sound and the Gulf of Alaska. Beautiful views are everywhere you turn and the weather is always perfect and inviting. Well, that is not true, the weather is not always inviting, but it is still very beautiful and can be enjoyed even on a not so nice day, if you can get under cover. Festivals, classes, meetings, Picnics, art activities, school trips, contemplation..... all of these things could be enjoyed more often and more easily with a few more covered spaces around the Cordova Area. Covered Spaces enhance the community for citizens and visitors alike. By connecting covered spaces with informational and educational routes and trails, there is an enormous opportunity to teach about the culture, environment, wildlife and history of Cordova. Information, trail systems and covered spaces together can multiply the educational and physical activity opportunities around Cordova exponentially.
You can be a part of the Cordova Covered Outdoor Spaces Project please fill out the form below to be added to the group and to receive more information.
Birds by Hand exhibit during Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival, Cordova Museum, Dottie Widmann exhibit creator, Natasha Casciano talk about The Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project. photo courtesy of Kathy O'Reilly-Doyle
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The Cordova Trail and Covered Spaces Project is working to create covered spaces to enhance opportunities for education, art and gatherings can be held in and around the Cordova, Alaska Area
The annual Bay to Bay in May event with bicycles and participants ready to ride andr oll then walk/run 9.1 miles to Orca Adventure Lodge.
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Copper River Watershed Project crew teach children at Hartney Bay area about tides and bird behavior during the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival
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