Connoquenessing Creek Watershed Conservation Plan - Western ...

Connoquenessing Creek Watershed Conservation PlanChapter 7. Management RecommendationsGoal 6-M: Increase funding to address issues important to the Connoquenessing Creek watershed communities(continued).Biological ResourcesMethod to achieve goal Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority1. Increase funding to implement invasive USFS, DCNR,USFS, DCNR, Private Mediumspecies control strategies.Conservation Groups Sources, Foundations2. Develop incentives to encourage theforest industry to utilize best managementpractices.USFS, DCNR,Landowners,Conservation GroupsUSFS, DCNR, PrivateSources, FoundationsLowCultural ResourcesMethod to achieve goal Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority1. Secure local, state, federal, and privatefunding to provide environmentaleducation programs for elected officials,watershed residents, businesses, andschool-aged children.Conservation Groups,School Districts,CitizensDEP, EPA, PrivateSources, FoundationsMedium2. Identify additional unrestricted fundingfor Connoquenessing Watershed Alliancedevelopment and projects.Conservation Groups,Conservation DistrictsPrivate Sources,FoundationsLow3. Determine needs and find ways to supportlocal environmental educators.Conservation Groups,Conservation Districts,SchoolsDEP, EPA, PrivateSources, FoundationsLow4. Advocate increased funding of publicschool environmental education.Conservation Groups,SchoolsDEP, EPA, PrivateSources, FoundationsLow5. Increase funding for preservation andexpansion of railroad tours in thewatershed.Historical Societies,BusinessesPrivate Sources,FoundationsLowGoal 6-N: Increase funding to create, maintain and enhance existing recreational facilities and opportunities.Method to achieve goal Potential Partners Potential Funding Priority1. Increase local, state, federal, and privatefunding for establishing and maintainingopen spaceMunicipalities,Counties, Park andRecreation AuthoritiesDCNR, PrivateSources, FoundationsMedium2. Increase local, state, federal, and privatefunding for establishing and maintainingwaterway access pointsMunicipalities,Counties, Park andRecreation AuthoritiesDCNR, PrivateSources, FoundationsMedium3. Increase local, state, federal, and privatefunding for establishing and maintainingtrails and trail headsMunicipalities,Counties, Park andRecreation AuthoritiesDCNR, PrivateSources, FoundationsMedium4. Identify and secure funding to promoteecotourism.Tourist Bureaus,Municipalities,Businesses,Conservation GroupsTourist Bureaus,Private Sources,FoundationsLow7-50