Allegheny River Headwaters Watershed Conservation Plan

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Allegheny River Headwaters Conservation Plan Chapter 7. Management Recommendations GOAL 5-3: ENHANCE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND EXPAND RESOURCES FOR A DIVERSITY OF USES (CONTINUED). Objective 2: Expand recreational opportunities at local facilities to provide a variety of activities and amenities. Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 1. Establish winter recreational activities at existing facilities, such as sledding, ice skating, and crosscountry skiing. Civic Groups, Trail Groups, Municipalities, Park & Recreation Authorities Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR Medium 2. Develop low-impact recreational facilities for camping, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, bird watching, picnicking, fishing, and hunting. Conservation Groups, Community Groups, DCNR Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR Low 3. Establish amenities to support tourist and local residents, such as public restrooms, visitor's center, gas stations, and shopping opportunities. Municipalities, Park & Recreation Authorities, PFBC, DCNR Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR, PFBC Low Objective 3: Investigate the need for the development of additional recreational facilities and how to better manage existing sites. Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 1. Conduct a feasibility study investigating the preservation of railroad corridors for uses, such as rails-to-trails, that preserve these corridors and offer recreational opportunities. Conservation Groups, Historical Societies, Municipalities, Civic Groups, Landowners, Trail Groups Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR Medium 2. Conduct a feasibility study to determine availability of suitable land for development of all-terrain vehicle trails and/or facilities. Trail Groups, Counties, Municipalities, Park & Recreation Authorities, DCNR Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR Low 3. Conduct a feasibility study for the development of recreational areas and trails for multiple uses including the use of off-road vehicles. Conservation Groups, Municipalities, Trail Groups, Counties, ATV Clubs, DCNR Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR Low 4. Conduct an economic impact study of recreational activities to determine the impact that recreation has on the local economy. Conservation Groups, Historical Societies, Municipalities, Businesses, TPA Foundations, Private Sources, TPA Low 7-36
Allegheny River Headwaters Conservation Plan Chapter 7. Management Recommendations GOAL 5-4: UTILIZE TRAILS. Objective 1: Expand the network of area trails. Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 1. Develop or designate certain areas of trails for specific uses, such as off road vehicle riding, snowmobiling, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Conservation Groups, Trail Groups, Civic Groups, Municipalities Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR Medium 2. Develop bike lane trails along existing roadways connecting neighboring communities. Municipalities, Counties, PennDOT Foundations, Private Sources, PennDOT, DCNR Low 3. Expand area trail networks by connecting existing and new trails that lead to recreational and historical facilities, business districts, and downtown areas by utilizing township roads, old railroad corridors and state game lands. Conservation Groups, Trail Groups, Park & Recreation Authorities, Municipalities, Counties Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR, DCED Medium Objective 2: Enhance area trails through maintenance, signage, and safety. Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 1. Develop and adopt a trail maintenance plan for each trail that includes monitoring, annual maintenance, remediation, and enhancement efforts. Conservation Groups, Trail Groups, Civic Groups Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR Low 2. Increase safety for trails along roadways by erecting highway signage, alerting motorist of the trails, and offering trail safety seminars for trail users. Municipalities, Trail Groups, PennDOT Foundations, Private Sources, PennDOT, DCNR Low 3. Establish well-defined trailheads that include signage and amenities, such as parking and restrooms. Conservation Groups, Trail Groups Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR Medium 4. Develop volunteer programs to assist in maintenance of area recreational facilities. Trail Groups, Park & Recreation Authorities, Conservation Groups, Municipalities NA Medium 5. Improve signage along area trails, including mileage, educational information, and directions to local sites and nearby amenities. Business Associations, Trail Groups, Chambers of Commerce Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR Low 7-37
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