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Governor’s Lewis and Clark Trail Committee

1983

Governor John Evans initiated the Committee

1995

Governor Phil Batt expanded the Committee

Governor James Risch reauthorized the Committee

Governor Butch Otter reauthorized the Committee

Coordinate with agencies

to protect and promote responsible use of Trail activities among all partner organizations

  • federal
  • local
  • private
  • state
  • tribal

Advise

  • Office of the Governor
  • Idaho State Legislature
  • Idaho Congressional Delegation
  • Lewis and Clark Expedition Trail – commissions, bureaus, agencies, and committees regarding activities and policies that relate to the history and condition of the Idaho trail.

Promote the Trail

  • educational opportunities through
    • financial support
    • technical assistance

Sustain Idaho’s Lewis and Clark Trail

  • initiated with Committee financial support
  • initiated during the Lewis and Clark bicentennial
  • maintain Idaho bicentennial infrastructure
  • maintain programs along the Lewis and Clark corridor

By First Squad

"First Squad" is the group of individuals who contribute to the education of "Lewis and Clark"

starting in Lewiston, Idaho, on the Snake River at Hells Gate State Park, traveling to the Ocean by way of water. Clarkston Washington for the Independence day celebration. Livingston Montana for canoe camp and preparations to travel east to Saint Louis Missouri. Finally in Washington D.C. for Memorial Day to report to Thomas Jefferson.