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Motivation

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Motivation

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  1. Motivation • The Lake Erie coast and adjoining river valleys have been subjected to damaging uses such as mining, fishing, unsustainable farming, cottaging, boating, transport, urban and harbour development and waste disposal which constitute a growing challenge to overall environmental health and sustainability of a healthy coastline

  2. Vision • A series of interlocking driving, walking, riding and paddling stewardship trails along Lake Erie’s north coast and its major inland river valleys from Essex to Niagara • Promote better overall understanding and care of coastal and associated natural communities and the ecological services that they provide

  3. Goals of the Trail A trail that will encourage conservation, stewardship, recreation, & ecotourismalong the Lake Erie Coast. A trail that will: promote education, interactionswith nature, & raiseawarenessabout rare species & ecosystems, coastal processes, agricultural, historical & cultural features, in Carolinian Canada

  4. Target Audience • Aim to engage coastal communities in protecting and restoring the coast • The trail is an effective tool since it has strong links to key community values such as health, economy, recreation and the environment • Will include: • Coastal residents • Community decision-makers • Businesses • Visitors to the area • Youth – especially those in urban and heavily settled rural areas

  5. Partners • This trail is a model for cooperative heritage stewardship • CCC will facilitate linkages between groups to help share best practices and form regional trail linkages, we will not own or operate the trail sections • Over the last 3 years we have connected with over 450 stakeholders, including representation from 175 groups • We have established partnerships for birding tourism, education and cycle tourism that will be integrated into the trail, and these will enhance the trail experience

  6. Partners - Trail Hosts • Organizations and individuals interested in taking a lead role in the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of an identified section of the trail • Includes Conservation Authorities, Municipal Governments, Provincial and National Parks, land owners, First Nations organizations, outfitter companies, community groups, schools and individuals • These Trail Hosts have also agreed to act as Outreach and Distribution Centres to distribute materials related to the trail

  7. Partners - Coast Keepers • Individuals or groups of volunteers who will participate in testing and reporting on sections of the trail, habitat restoration, beach clean-ups and species at risk surveys • Our partners’ actions will be guided by CCC’s Conservation Action Plans and Habitat Restoration Guidelines • A measure of the success of the trail in meeting its stewardship mandate will be in its ability to motivate and involve members of the public

  8. The development of a trail • Preliminary sites of interest have been identified by partners since the launch of the program in 2009 • 16workshops have taken place to build awareness and involvement in the project • Several online surveys have allowed partners additional opportunities to provide input • Research, information gathering and mapping has helped us locate promising trail routes near the coast

  9. Sites of Interest History of Human Settlement along the Coast Story of Natural Processes

  10. Sites of Interest Features and linkages to include could be: - national and provincial parks - existing municipal trail networks- restoration & demonstration sites -sites of historical & cultural heritage- agricultural tours - scenic views - blue trails/ water routes- rail trails- and many more!

  11. Stewardship Themes • All of the sites fall under one or more stewardship theme • These are described in detail in the Trail Guide, and will help people to identify which sections of the trail will be of most interest to them • Themes • Coastal Processes • Birding Hotspots • Grow Wild – habitat restoration • People and the Coast • Carolinian Rarities • Big Picture Connections • Save, Steward, Seed

  12. Stewardship Sites • Some of our sites are non-traditional tourism sites, but offer examples in the message of using the trail to promote better understanding and ultimately better conservation, restoration and more sustainable use of the coast • These include: • Stewardship Demonstration Sites offer specific examples of stewardship best practices, efforts or opportunities, such as a natural shore restoration project • South Coast Heritage Sites are major focal points along the coast that address several stewardship themes, illustrate the evolution of the coastal landscape, and highlight the interactions between humans and nature

  13. Trail Route • To launch the trail quickly, a road cycling route will be established first, with our partners The Waterfront Regeneration Trust • This framework will allow the greatest flexibility to build on current momentum, and develop off-road experiences over time • Since most of the land in Carolinian Canada is privately owned, it will take time to establish an end-to-end walking route, but this will still remain a long-term goal of the project

  14. Trail Route • Preliminary trail routes will rely to a considerable extent on linking existing off-road trail loops with secondary roads, including some with long stretches of gravel through relatively remote countryside • Opportunities will be included for speed-cycling, mountain biking, lake paddling and inland tributary navigation

  15. The Trail Guide The first step in getting the trail on the ground! • Map with trails, site list and contact information • Interpretive text on the stewardship stories of the coast • Website • All info from brochure • More detailed information on sites • Downloadable maps of hiking trails • Section for members to upload content • Other?

  16. The Trail Guide • Long stretches of the coast have different geological, ecological and land use • We have divided the trail into 3 regions to set the context for telling the story of the coast, and to assist the users in navigating the trail • The regions are: • Western Lake Erie (Essex and Chatham-Kent) • Central Lake Erie (Elgin and Norfolk) • Eastern Lake Erie (Haldimand and Niagara).

  17. The Trail Guide • Hubs • Western Lake Erie • Detroit River Mouth – Amherstburg, Cedar Creek Watershed – Kingsville, Pelee Peninsula (Leamington - Wheatley), Rondeau Peninsula (Blenheim - Ridgetown) • Central Lake Erie • Port Stanley, Port Burwell, Port Rowan, Port Dover • Eastern Lake Erie • Grand River Mouth (Dunnville), Port Colborne, Niagara River Mouth (Fort Erie)

  18. Lake Erie Coastal Stewardship Trail Thank you: Coastal Zone Program Funders and Partners

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