Ebbetts Pass Group Takes Shape

By Bill Johnson Published Oct 19, 2006 09:45 am Updated Jan 31, 2009 01:56 pm

Calaveras County, CA — The Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway project is moving along now that a group that has formed to carry the project forward.

Last September the byway was federally designated becoming one of six stretches of highway in California to receive the prestigious recognition.

The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association is a non-profit charged with implementing the goals that were laid out in the byway corridor management plan.

Upcoming projects include establishing a visitor center and adding interpretive displays and pullouts.

Another project underway is launching a charter membership program. For more information visit www.scenic4.org or call Lisa Schwartz at (209) 728-3115 or Jan Hovey at (209) 728-9700.

Written by Vanessa Turner.