Havre Trails celebrates $15,000 state grant for work on park

Gov. Steve Bullock was on hand for a check-passing ceremony Friday at U.S. Bank Park in Havre.

Havre Trails, an organization dedicated to maintaining, promoting and expanding local trails, was presented with $15,000 as part of the Recreational Trails Program Grant.

Chas Van Genderen, administrator for Montana State Parks who was also present for the ceremony, said the money comes from revenue accrued from the motor fuel excise tax.

He said that in 23 years 990 grants totaling $19 million have been awarded through the program to develop and maintain trails on local, state, tribal and fed...