.Funding : A successful method of funding trail design, development and
management is to combine private sector funds with funds from local,
state, and federal sources. The following funding sources will all be
considered when looking for funding for the Whitewater Canal Trail.
- Federal Funding: Surface Transportation Program (STP), Community Development Block Grants, Land and
Water Conservation
Funds, Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and the National Scenic
Byways Program.
- State Funding: Typically state funding sources for trails
will focus on improving recreation, water resources, land
conservation and off-road transportation. The DNR will most likely
be providing details and information about trail funding.
- Local Funding: Although local government may have less
money available for trail development than do other public sources,
their funds can be used to match federal and state dollars in order
to obtain a higher level of funding for this project.
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Private Funding: The private sector can contribute
significant financial support to to a local project of this kind. The
following types of private funding have been used to develop other
trails: land trusts, local and national foundations, local businesses,
volunteer work groups, individual sponsors, and a new program called
"Buy a Foot". This is a fund-raising and awareness
program for trails. Citizens are encouraged to purchase one linear foot
of the trail .
Private Property: One of the most frequently asked questions about a new trail is, “
How do you keep the people from leaving the trail and going onto private
property?” This question is usually asked by someone who has never
visited a trail. The people
using trails are people with the love of the outdoors and the respect of
private property. If needed, you can always post a sign.
Adjoining landowner Liability Indiana
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