SECTION 1- VISION STATEMENTVISION STATEMENT OF THE <strong>GREEN</strong> <strong>MOUNTAIN</strong> <strong>SCENIC</strong> <strong>BYWAY</strong>CORRIDOR ADVOCACY GROUPThe Green Mountain <strong>Scenic</strong> Byway is envisioned by the Corridor AdvocacyGroup as being an integral part of an interconnected and interdependentsystem of <strong>Scenic</strong> <strong>Highways</strong>, preserves, parks, trails, education and recreationcenters surrounding Lake Apopka. The rolling hills, sweeping vistas, and ruralcharm have been preserved and enhanced by the prudent planning,management, and cooperation of the Corridor Management Group, othercitizen’s groups, development interests, and government.The highway itself remains two lane, and wide bike lanes in both directionscontinue to draw cyclists from around the world for touring, training, andcompetition. <strong>Scenic</strong> turnouts are located at locations with the grandestvistas. Lake Apopka has been restored to its former pristine condition, andanglers and boaters once again come from all over the world to enjoy itswaters. An environmentally sustainable eco-tourism industry flourishes alongthe lake’s shores and marshes.Through careful planning and hard work, the Town of Montverde hasmaintained it’s small town atmosphere and sense of community. Localneighborhoods and the revitalized Town Center are linked by pedestrian andbicycle trails, which in turn are connected to a regional trail system.Development along the corridor has occurred with an emphasis onconforming to the natural features of the area, not by massive grading andclearing in an attempt to make the natural terrain conform to engineeringand economic priorities.The area’s rich historical, archaeological, and natural heritage is articulatedto travelers through historical markers, informational signage and brochures.Neglected, for all intents and purposes, until the turn of the new millennium,the area’s Native American history has been thoroughly studied and allarchaeological sites documented and preserved. Habitats for endangerednative plants and animals are preserved, and, through careful management,have been expanded and enhanced.This vision, where the unique and varied intrinsic resources of our <strong>Scenic</strong>Byway Corridor are maintained, preserved and enhanced, can only berealized through hard work, careful planning, and cooperation. The GreenMountain <strong>Scenic</strong> Byway Corridor Advocacy Group intends to be the catalystthat makes this vision possible.2
SECTION 2- GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIESGoals, Objectives, and Strategies of the Green Mountain <strong>Scenic</strong>Byway Corridor Advocacy GroupAdopted February 13, 2003 by the Corridor Advocacy GroupGoal 1. It is a goal of the C.A.G. to preserve, maintain, protect andenhance the intrinsic resources of the Byway Corridor.Objective 1.1- Secure lands within the corridor for the purposes ofpreservation, restoration, and recreation.Strategy 1.1.1 – Identify environmentally sensitive lands withinthe corridor for preservation and restoration. Promote andparticipate in plant and wildlife surveys and inventories.Strategy 1.1.2. – Identify and apply for grants suitable forhistorical, archaeological, and cultural surveys within thecorridor.Strategy 1.1.3 – Promote and expedite the implementation ofthe Lake Apopka Greenways and Trails Master Plan.Objective 1.2 – Preserve the corridor viewshed.Strategy 1.2.1 – Promote changes in comprehensive growthplans and work with local developers to preserve the skyline andbuffer new development.Strategy 1.2.2 – Identify and seek grants for the purchase ofscenic easements within the corridor, and seek voluntaryagreements with landowners for such easements.Objective 1.3 – Revitalize Montverde’s Town CenterStrategy 1.3.1 – Partner with the Town of Montverde in creatingand implementing a program to enhance the Town Center.3