Minutes July 23, 2009

To develop and enhance our existing natural resource base
through the creation of land and water trails to serve as the catalyst
for economic growth and development

Projects:
1. Water Trail
  
     PHASE ONE - Designation of 114 miles of the Turkey River as an
Iowa Water Trail. March 25, 2009. This includes the Turkey River
Corridor Great Place communities of Clermont,                    
                                    Elgin and Elkader. (Signage, brochures, trail maps, and marketing materials) USE MAP FROM WATER TRAIL GRANT done by fall 2010.
        PHASE TWO - Design improvements for accessibility to river, recreational activities and ecology.
        PHASE THREE - Implement improvements for accessibility to river, recreational activities and ecology.
     

2. Recreational Trail
        PHASE ONE -  Implement Elgin to Clermont and west to Nims Bridge USE MAP HERE  Design Elkader to Elgin trail.
        PHASE TWO - Develop community trails to enhance community support for regional trails. Looping intra-community trails connecting to downtown.
        PHASE THREE - Implement Elkader to Elgin trail and Turkey River Corridor ammenities.