Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program How To Build A Water Trail Drafting A Water Trail Plan
Planning and developing a water trail requires
maintaining a careful balance between protecting the resource and
responding to the needs of landowners, trail users, and the community.
You have established a steering committee or formal organization, talked
with the stakeholders, established partnerships, recruited volunteers,
and started raising funds. Now it is time to study the evidence and make
some thoughtful choices about the character of the trail.
Conduct Suitability And Feasibility Studies Inventory and document the natural, historical,
recreational, and scenic resources in the area of the proposed water
trail. Gather and study reports about water quality, sensitive
environmental factors, population patterns, socioeconomic
characteristics, and public services and facilities. Along with all the
pertinent statistical data and research findings, include maps and
photographs of major resources.
Analyze Needs Of Stakeholders
Study the needs and objectives expressed by
landowners, local officials, potential trail users, and other
stakeholders. Involve the stakeholders in resolving their differences
and other issues.
Assessing Resources and Social Factors
Assessing Recreational Carrying Capacity
Exploring Conservation Easements And Acquisitions
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