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Blueways<br />
Similar <strong>to</strong> greenways, “blueways” are water paths or trails<br />
that are developed with launch points and points <strong>of</strong> interest<br />
for canoeists and kayakers kayakers. They provide recreational<br />
opportunities, cultural and environmental awareness, in a<br />
boat friendly atmosphere with a low environmental impact.<br />
Creating a Blueway Involves:<br />
11. iintergovernmental t t l<br />
coordination among federal,<br />
state and local entities,<br />
2. installation <strong>of</strong> physical<br />
markers along <strong>the</strong> trails<br />
3. partnerships between local<br />
and regional <strong>to</strong>urism and and<br />
business groups<br />
hg<br />
Paddle Craft Launch<br />
Blueway<br />
<strong>Parks</strong><br />
<strong>City</strong> Limits<br />
Blueways are usually:<br />
developed in quiet still<br />
<br />
bbodies di <strong>of</strong> f water t<br />
encourage family recreation,<br />
ecological education and<br />
preservation<br />
resources<br />
<strong>of</strong> our natural<br />
located in areas that feature<br />
nearby<br />
paddlers<br />
amenities for<br />
Blueways provide an enormous<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> recreational<br />
opportunities:<br />
interconnectivity between<br />
residents and natural<br />
resources, green spaces,<br />
his<strong>to</strong>rical archeological and<br />
cultural sites<br />
promotes social interaction<br />
promotes health and<br />
wellness<br />
promotes his<strong>to</strong>rical, cultural<br />
and environmental education<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Punta</strong> <strong>Gorda</strong> Park & <strong>Recreation</strong> <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> 31
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