Allegheny River Headwaters Watershed Conservation Plan

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Allegheny River Headwaters Conservation Plan Chapter 7. Management Recommendations GOAL 5-4: UTILIZE TRAILS (CONTINUED). Objective 3: Utilize area trails to highlight the regions history, natural, and cultural resources. Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 1. Establish self-guided walking, biking, or automobile tours featuring historical and cultural sites of the region to increase awareness of local history. Conservation Groups, Historical Societies, Trail Groups, Citizens, Municipalities Foundations, Private Sources Medium 2. Establish a rail tour highlighting scenery and history of the railroad. Conservation Groups, Historical Societies, Railroad Companies Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR Low GOAL 5-5: ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND PRACTICES WHEN OPERATING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, AND ENFORCE EXISTING LAWS TO MINIMIZE INTRUSIONS ON PRIVATE LANDS. Objective 1: Utilize environmental sound practices when operating recreational vehicles. Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 1. Establish ordinances to prohibit the use of recreational vehicles in areas at risk of being affected by their use, such as steep slopes, streambeds, stream crossings, and habitat for rare, threatened, or endangered species. Conservation Groups, Municipalities, Counties, DCNR, PGC Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR, PGC Medium 2. Monitor the use of recreational vehicles to minimize their impacts on the environment. Conservation Groups, Conservation Districts, Municipalities, DEP Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR, DEP Low 3. Establish environmentally sound public trails or parks for the exclusive use by off-road vehicles. Conservation Groups, Trail Groups, Counties, Municipalities, DCNR Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR Medium Objective 2: Educate riders about safe, ethical practices. Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 1. Work with Lost Kamp and Trails to take a lead role in facility development and safety promotion while encouraging ethical riding. Dealerships, ATV Enthusiasts Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR Medium 7-38
Allegheny River Headwaters Conservation Plan Chapter 7. Management Recommendations GOAL 5-5: ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND PRACTICES WHEN OPERATING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, AND ENFORCE EXISTING LAWS TO MINIMIZE INTRUSIONS ON PRIVATE LANDS (CONTINUED). Objective 2: Educate riders about safe, ethical practices (continued). Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 2. Work with dealerships to offer incentives for customers attending riding etiquette and safety programs. Conservation Groups, DCNR Foundations, Private Sources, Businesses, DCNR Medium 3. Educate off-road vehicle operators to recreate in an environmentally sound manner. Conservation Groups, Dealerships, DCNR Foundations, Private Sources, DCNR Medium GOAL 5-6: HIGHLIGHT AND PRESERVE LOCAL HISTORY. Objective 1: Preserve historical sites and landmarks. Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 1. Inventory historical sites throughout the watershed and work with Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission, individuals, and agencies to determine if local historical sites and structures, such as McKean County Home, could be added to the National Register. Historical Societies, Municipalities, Citizens, PHMC Foundations, Private Sources High 2. Install interpretive signage at historical site locations. Historical Societies, Municipalities, Citizens, PHMC Foundations, Private Sources High 3. Protect historical sites from vandalism through increased monitoring and surveillance. Historical Societies, Police Departments Foundations, Private Sources Medium Objective 2: Promote awareness and appreciation for the local history. Method to achieve objective: Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority 1. Increase awareness and use of local museums, such as Eldred World War II Museum. Historical Societies, PHMC, TPA Foundations, Private Sources, PHMC High 2. Establish a regional network among historical societies and museums for support and collaboration in conducting projects and identifying funding. Municipalities, Counties, Historical Societies, Citizens, PHMC, TPA Foundations, Private Sources, PHMC Medium 3. Incorporate local history into classes taught at local school districts including the Native American culture. Historical Societies, Schools, Citizens Foundations, Private Sources, PHMC Medium 7-39
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