River and Trail Corridor Plans can help you develop a river conservation plan, establish a single trail or greenway, or create a concept for a network of trails and greenways throughout a town, county or region.  Rivers, trails and greenways connect us with our cultural heritage and link us to the natural environment.  These places are settings for personal renewal, inspiration, relaxation, and recreation.  Some of our projects include the Nanticoke River in Delaware and Maryland, the Leesburg Loudoun Greenway in Virginia, Allegheny Valley Rails-Trails in Pennsylvania, and the Midland Trail in West Virginia.
 

Statewide Assessments can help states inventory and evaluate their important river and trail corridors.  Through an assessment of natural cultural and recreational resources, information is obtained which can serve as a basis for making wise decisions about the future of a state's rivers and trails.  Maryland rivers are benefiting from two assessments conducted by Park Service in cooperation with the Maryland Scenic Rivers Program.  Pennsylvania and West Virginia are taking a statewide look at rails-to-trails priorties.
 

Conservation Workshops and Consultations offer informational talks, slide presentations or help you bring together diverse groups to begin a conservation project.  We also conduct conservation planning and training workshops in communities.  Our emphasis on participatory planning allows citizens representing many interests to contribute their ideas.  We offer guidance on conservation techniques, planning options, building public support, and finding a way to get the job done.
 

Information Exchange can help you find solutions through out clearinghouse of "how to" information.  Drawing upon experience gained in conservation projects throughout the country, we can share knowledge about successful projects.  You are connected with professionals and citizen groups with experience in trail design, stream restoration, fundraising, project promotion, public participation, research and public useful information to assist you in conservation planning.  Recent publications of the program include: Riverwork Book; Economic Impacts of Protecting Rivers, Trail and Greenway Corridors; and a Casebook in Managing Rivers for Multiple Users.