Basic Concepts

Goals

In order to achieve the Mission, Purpose, and Visions of the Connecticut Water Trails Program, a number of goals are identified. These goals provide a basic direction for the work of the Connecticut Water Trails Program. They are presented in no specific order of priority and are not intended to be limited to those identified below.

• Research and develop methods for planning, designing, implementing and monitoring Connecticut Water Trails

• Research the history of Connecticut Water Trails and its tributaries in the state.

• Develop and Design a sign manual to establish a consistent method of marking water trails and any placing of any historical markers on the various water trails systems.

• Develop and write a guide listing and describing the water trails in the State of Connecticut

• Develop an interactive and educational website allowing users to locate the various Connecticut water trails and determine its distance, accessibility, and trail characteristics.

• Research the impacts of the various parts of the Connecticut Water Trails on the local and regional economic development in the counties they are located.

• Assure that private property rights along Connecticut Water Trails are not disturbed or disrupted.

• Organize and conduct all work related activities necessary and appropriate to achieve the Goals, Visions, Purpose, and Mission of the Connecticut Water Trails Program.

• Secure and hold funds necessary and appropriate in order to achieve all the above Goals, Visions, Purpose, and Mission of the Connecticut Water Trails Program

• Establish a code of ethics for users of the Connecticut Water Trail System