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With a conceptual plan in place, The James River Heritage Trail moves one step closer to reality.

by Tricia Pearsall

1/2/12 5:14 PM

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“We have provided this vision primarily for regional and local implementation.  Projects captured in the VOP (Virginia Outdoor Plan) are more likely to be awarded grant funds through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Virginia Land Conservation Fund, and the Recreational Trails Program--so DCR supports local efforts for implementation through these funding streams and by providing technical assistance,” states Wampler.  How to get this ball running? How to start the coordination process? “Our agency would need direction and funding from the General Assembly to hire a coordinator, and of course the General Assembly would have to hear from interested citizens for that to happen,” she adds.

When asked what she particularly liked about the plan? “I think it holds on to what is best about Virginians and presumes that in a world that is growing more fragmented—we can actually all work together to develop this 21st-century ‘pearls on a string’ recreation resource that honors our past while helping preserve our future.”

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With a conceptual plan in place, The James River Heritage Trail moves one step closer to reality.

by Tricia Pearsall

1/2/12 5:14 PM

Latest Comments

  • re: John Ward's suggestion

    Very classy comment, John. Or better yet, maybe it could be the start of route back to Europe for all those white people who killed the Indians. Fantastic idea!

    Posted by Samantha M January 29, 2012 15:36:01

  • Trail

    Great proposal: It can also serve as a route back north for the carpetbaggers.

    Posted by John Ward January 16, 2012 22:30:31

  • article & proposal

    The implementation of a trail along the James is long overdue. I grew up in NY state with the nearby Appalachian Trail, Vermont Long Trail and numerous other trails within the state. This trail would energize local communities and add to Virginia's attractions wjile preserving nature much like what is done out West

    Posted by Charlie Pfister January 12, 2012 20:46:51

  • article and proposal

    I am excited. What a well written article and what an important plan! it seems to me that its time is way overdue. I will do everything I can to help make the plan come to fruition. I am sending this article on to many river supporters and users.

    Posted by Molly Monvcure January 11, 2012 10:08:58

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