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Multi-Region River Corridor Feasibility Study

Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission

This study provides a detailed inventory of existing and planned recreation and conservation resources located along or in close proximity to the Ocmulgee, Oconee, Altamaha and Ohopee Rivers within the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission Region.  The overall purpose of the study is to examine the potential improved linkages/connectivity between facilities/attractions along and near the rivers.  This could be through multi-use trails, greenways, conservation areas, recreation facilities and/or other means.

The benefits could be: expanded facilities (existing and new); increased nature-based tourism opportunities; enhanced economic development (tourist expenditures in nearby communities/downtowns); environment/cultural resource protection; increased local and regional initiatives; development and improved marketing of multi-regional river identity and usage; and complementary support/implementation of existing local and regional plans/programs and State programs.  (HOGARC)

HOGARC is asking all concerned citizens and elected officials to assist them in their efforts by completing a Feasibility Study Questionnaire.  This Questionnaire can be downloaded from www. hogarc.org.

For more information:

Robin B. Nail

Heart of Georgia Altamaha RC

331 West Parker St. * Baxley, GA 31513

(912) 367-3648

rbnail@hogarc.org