DELAWARE
Chesapeake Bay "String of Pearls"
This citizen-led project seeks to build public consensus to engage
local watershed organizations in stewardship of the "pearls", thus preserving
one of the nation's richest ecological assets.
Contact: Dick Lahn, Chasapeake Bay Program, (202) 616-3098
Naaman's Creek Watershed and Arden Master Plan
the plan aims to encourage bi-state watershed planning and management
of natural resources in New Castle County, Delaware and Bethel, and Upper
Chichester townships in Delaware County.
Contact: Marianne Cinaglia, Village of Arden, (302) 475-3037
East Coast Greenway - Middle Section (MD, PA, DC)
Like and "Applachian Trail" with an urban twist, the East Coast Greenway
will someday be a multi-use trail connecting urban centers form Maine to
Flordia.
Contact: Karen Votava, East Coast Greenway Alliance, (401) 789-1706
MARYLAND
Chesapeake Bay " String of Pearls"
This citizen-led project seeks to build public consensus to engage
local watershed organizations in stewardship of the "pearls", thus preserving
one of the nation's richest ecological assets.
Contact: Dick Lahn, Chasapeake Bay Program, (202) 616-3098
Potomac Heritage Trail
The plan aims to coordinate local, regional, State and Federal agencies
and citizen's organizations in support of projects that increase recreational
opportunities linked to the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and
the Potomac River Watershed.
Contact: David Lillard, American Hiking Society, (301) 565-6704
Queen Anne's County Heritage
Queen Anne's County is exploring local interests in developing a regional
heritage/ecotourism plan centered on the Chesapeake Bay Region's unique
habitats, historical sites and recreational opportunities.
Contact: Kathy McGruder, Queen Anne's County, (410) 827-4810
Recreational Guide to the Middle Potomac Valley
The plan aims to increase awareness among tourism interests that conservation
is essential to the area and to demostrate coordination among local, regional,
State and Federal agencies and citizen's organizations.
Contact: Douglas Pickford, Senior Planner, Northern Virginia
Planning District, (703) 642-0700
Westernport Floodplain Buyout Area Concept Plan
Following repeated flood loss and damages, the town of Westernport
is contemplating how to use plood-prone lands, should their owners voluntarily
sell and relocate to higher ground.
Contact: Mayor Robert Lyons, Town of Westernport, (301) 459-3932
NEW JERSEY
Camden/Cooper River Greenway
The park will be a large and highly visible "keystone" for the Cooper
River Greenway, Resulting in increased public support and momentum for
implementation of other segments of the Greenway.
Contact: Doug Griffth, Camden Greenways and the parkside
Business, (609) 783-0043
Delaware Water Gap Trail Plan
A park-wide trail plan will direct visitor use and intergate existing
volunteer and local projects within Delaware Water Gap Water National Recreation
Area.
Contact: Sandra Schultz, Delaware Water Gap NRA, (717) 588-2435
Delaware & Hudson Canal & Gravity Railroad
The remains of the Delaware and Hudson Canal (D&H Canal) and its
two gravity railroads will be preserved, enhanced, and interpreted to create
a 161 - mile scenic byway.
Contact: Sandra Schultz, Delaware Water Gap NRA, (717) 837-4997
PENNSYLVANIA
Botanic Trail Strategy
The Seven Mile Botanic Trail in Philadelphia will be part of the 130-mile
Schuylkill River Heritage Corridor in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Incorporating sustainable development initiatives, outreach for under-served/low-income
communities, and regional trail links.
Contact: Martha Wolfe, Bartrams Gardens, (215) 729-1735
Chesapeake Bay "String of Pearls"
The Citizen-le project seeks to build public consensus to engage local
watershed organizations in stewardship of the "pearls," thus preserving
one of the nation's richest ecological assets.
Contact: Dick Lahn, Chesapeake Bay Program, (202) 616-3098
Delaware River Trail (Philadelphia)
A New Vision Document and trail feasibility study for the Delaware
riverfront in Philadelphia will enhance access and connect the proposed
Delaware Heritage Trail with the Central riverfront to densely built urban
neighborhoods.
Contact: Mark McWiggen, GreenSpace Alliance, (215) 563-0250
Sheepskin Trail Feasibility
The combined 12-mile rail-trail and 20 -mile rail-trail project in
Fayette County, PA, anticipates a feasibility plan, a strengthened Sheepskin
Trail Council, acquisitition of abandoned rail corridor, a broad base of
partners and linkage to two National Trails
Contact: Tom Pinto, President, Sheepskin Trail Council, (304)-293-5221
Tunkhannock Township Floodplain Reuse Planning
The park will replace the flooded homes, of relocated families, with
a porential of 50 acres of restored wetlands, sporting fields, picnic and
camping areas, as well as 10 miles of greenway and trail system along Tunkhannock
Creek.
Contact: Jennifer Haupt, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency,
(215) 931-5775
Delaware River Heritage Trail
Development of a 50 mile loop trail extending from Morrisbille to Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, and Palmyra to Trenton, New Jersey along the Delaware River.
Contact: Jerry Bastoni, D&L National Heritage Corridor Commission,
(610) 861-9345
VIRGINIA
Appomattox River Greenway
RTCA is helping the Crater Planning District Commission with a river
Corridor plan, for 22 miles along the Appomattox River from Lake Chesdin
to the confluence of the James River, encouraging public involvement in
describing the greenway vision.
Contact: Dennis Moris Crater Planning District Commission, (804)
861-1666
Chesapeake Bay "String of Pearls"
The Citizen-le project seeks to build public consensus to engage local
watershed organizations in stewardship of the "pearls," thus preserving
one of the nation's richest ecological assets.
Contact: Dick Lahn, Chesapeake Bay Program, (202) 616-3098
Fauquier County Greenways
To preserve open and green space resources, a team for greenway assistance,
resource inventories, mapping, public involvement efforts, planning initiatives,
funding strategies, and means for implementation of greenways county-wide
have been created.
Contact: Larry Miller, Fauquier County Parks and Recreation
Department, (504) 347-6896
Potomic Heritage Trail
The plan aims to coordinage local, regional, State and Federal agencies
and citizen's organizations in support of projects that increase recreational
opportunities linked to the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail corridor
and the Potomac watershed.
Contact: David Lillard, American Hiking Society, (301) 565-6704
Rappahannock River Protection/ Management Strategy
The Rappahannock is a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay.
The plan aims to restore stream banks to maintain water quality, aquatic
habitat, scenic value, and wildlife migration corridors, through local
community planning and activity.
Contact: John Tippett, Friends of Rappahannock, (540) 373-4510
Recreational Guide to Middle Potomac Valley
The plan aims to increase awareness among tourism interests that conservation
is essential to the area and to demonstrate coordination among local regional,
State and Federal agencies and citizen's organizations.
Contact: Douglas Pickford, Senior Planner, Northern VA Planning
District, (703) 642-0700
WEST VIRGINIA
Mon Valley Rail Trails Planning
The Monongahela River Trails Conservancy is recognizing with a sustainable
management structure of the manage of a 51-mile trail, and RTCA has also
assisted with grant writing for trail development funds.
Contact: Stan Kanner, President, Monongahela River Trails
Conservancy, (304) 296-2380
Recreational Guide to Middle Potomac Valley
The Plan aims to increase awareness among tourism interests that conservation
is essential to the area to demonstrate coordination among local regional,
State and Federal agencies and citizens.
Contact: Douglas Pickford, Senior Planner, Northern VA
Planning District, (703) 642-0700
West Virginia Start Trail Plan
The West Virginia Trails Coalition is taking a lead role in the citizen
led effort to partner with State and Federal agencies to develop the first
State trails plan. RTCA is helping to coordinate and facilitate twelve
Regional Trail Workshops.
Contact: Rich Hartman, WV Recreational Trails Advisory Board,
(304) 558-3165