Iowa snowmobile trail grant program manages Snowmobile Trail Grant Funding in iowa



The Iowa DNR on Sept. 11, 2017, signed a cooperative agreement with the ISSA to assume control of the snowmobile trail grant process and the distribution of registration funds. The contract also transferred ownership of the groomer fleet to the and administration of the program Iowa Snowmobile Trail Grant Committee (ISTGP). This is a committee part of the ISSA but operates independently per the DNR contract. The committee represents ALL snowmobilers that register their snowmobile in the state of Iowa. No affiliation with the ISSA is required to be a Region Representative or Administrator on this Committee. Please use the following email address to contact the ISTPG: ISSA.RSC@gmail.com.



Iowa snowmobile Trail grant program COMMITTEE MEMBERS



Administrative Positions by Election (Four-Year Terms)

Chris Willey, Past ISSA President/Groomer Training Coordinator

John Kahler, Past ISSA President


Technical Advisor

Terry Durby, Past ISSA President


Members By Position

Matt Miner, ISSA President

Seth Bram, ISSA Vice President


Members By Election (Three-Year Terms)

Randy Magg (Western representative)

John Gallentine (Central representative)

Mark Kuennen (Eastern representative)


Iowa DNR Representative

Jessica Flatt


With the exception of a member from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Iowa Snowmobile Trail Grant Program is an all-volunteer board, consisting of ISSA officials and representatives from three regions across Iowa. This board represents all registered snowmobilers in Iowa.


ELECTION NOTICE:



GROOMER OPERATOR TRAINING



Effective November 2024, all groomer operator training in Iowa falls on the snowmobile club in charge of their groomer. A list of certified operators needs to be uploaded to the SNARS program on Groomer Tracking Systems website each year, and all groomer operators need to satisfy the following criteria:

  • Must be 18 years old
  • Hold a valid Iowa Drivers License
  • Follow ISTGP guidelines, procedures and rules
  • Complete in-cab training with a certified operator
  • Maintain valid club-issued certification
  • Permission from the club responsible for the groomer you are operating

Groomer operator training is a stipulation of the ISTGP's contract with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and a requirement of the ISTGP's insurance coverage on its grooming equipment. Here are documents clubs can use to facilitate their in-house operator training program.

For more information or further guidance, contact ISSA Groomer Training Coordinator Chris Willey at (563) 920-9010 or ISSA.RSC@gmail.com.



DOCUMENTS



Please note Iowa Snowmobile Trail Grant Program applications and reimbursements are handled through the Groomer Tracking Systems website at ia.groomertrackingsystems.com. Here are specific links.


Groomer Tracking: gts.groomertrackingsystems.com/

Trail Grant Application and Reimbursement: ia.groomertrackingsystems.com/state/


Other documents clubs and the riding public may find useful:



trail signs



Trail sign orders for the 2025-26 season can be made on the grant application available through SNARS ia.groomertrackingsystems.com. Guidelines on proper trail marking from the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators (IASA) can be found here.





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