Michigan Heritage Water Trail Task List

Michigan Heritage Water Trails Task Outline

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Initial Planning

Route Selection

Select Scope of Trail

River Trail

Reach - Put-in to Take-out

River - Headwater to Mouth

Jurisdictional

Coastal Trail

Reach - Put-in to Take-out

Landmark to Landmark

Jurisdictional

Mission Definition

Economic Development

Heritage Tourism

Development of Local Businesses

Developing a Common Destination

Education

Historical Education

Cultural Education

Environmental Education

Recreation

Non-Motorized Paddlesports

Promoting Physical Fitness

Accessible Recreation

Recreation for All Ages

Feasibility Study

Is the Route Navigable?

What Effort Will Be Required to Make it Navigable?

What Effort Will Be Required to Maintain Navigability?

Who Will Be the Users of the Heritage Water Trail?

Organized Groups?

Geographic Origins?

Landowner Issues

Who Owns the Shoreline or Riverbank?

Trespassing Concerns?

Initial Supporters

Initial Opponents

Watertrail Initial Support

Who is the Initial Support Group?

Local Government

Local Paddling Enthusiasts

Local History Buffs

Local Educators

Who is Leading the Effort?

Do They Have Time?

Do They Have Support?

Who Will Do the Work?

Historical and Cultural Research

Natural History Research

Website Development

Financial Issues

How Much Will the Trail Cost?

Continuing Costs

Where Will the Money Come From?

Continuing Costs

Funding

Identity Money Sources

Periodic Sources

Develop a Business Plan

Prepare a Prospectus

Promotion

Visual Promotion

Maintain Group Enthusiasm

Develop Membership Incentives

Spreading the Word

Organization

What Sort of Organization

Government Agency

Parent Organization

Membership

Office Space

Temporary/Periodic

Rented/Permanent

Staffing

Officers

Board

Staff

Communication

Historical Inventory

Basic Research

Georeference Research

Report to State

Fill Out HAL Historical Inventory Forms

Era Classification

Classify Events

Classify Themes

Classify Structures

River Inventory

Hazards

Rapids and Falls

Logjams and Low Branches

Low Pipes and Wires

Culverts and Low Bridges

Access Points and Sign Locations

Bridge Crossings

Amenities

Inventory Amenities

Shuttling Services

Determine Amenity Needs

Which Amenities are Inadequate?

Which Amenities are Missing?

Develop Amenities Implementation Plan

Where are the Amenities Needed?

What Will it Cost to Provide Necessary Amenities?

Who Could Provide Those Amenities?

What is the Implemenation Schedule?

Implement Required Amenities

Coordinate with Partners

Raise the Funds

Organize Work Crews

Install Amenities

Mapping

Determine Mapping Needs

Get Map Data

Acquire Base Maps

Get Historical Maps

Get Location Maps

Do Field Mapping

Determine Map Formats

Determine Map Scales

Determine Map Layout

Determine Map Symbols

Determine Map Reaches

Design Sample Map

Review Sample Map with GLCMS

Modify Sample Map

Review Map Set with GLCMS

Create Signs

Marker Signs

Determine Sign Sites

Create Sign Text

Review Marker Locations and Text with GLCMS

Determine Type of Sign

Find Sign Maker

Determine Where to Post Sign at Each Site

Road ID Signs

Determine Sign Sites

Create Sign Text

Landowner Signs

Contact Landowners

Determine Sign Locations

Create Interpretive Guide

Organize Research

Write Text for a Section

Review Text Section with GLCMS

Test Guide on Focus Groups

Find Publisher/Printer

Create Kiosk Displays

Organize Research

Determine Kiosk Theme

Determine Kiosk Location

Design Kiosk Display Format

Design the Kiosk Layout

Make the Graphics

Create a Mock-Up

Construct Kiosk

Create Museum Display

Organize Research

Determine Display Theme

Determine Space Available for Display

Design Display Format

Design the Display Layout

Make the Graphics

Create a Mock-Up

Construct the Display

Create Website

Organize Content

Convert Interpretive Guide

Link to Local Business Sites

Link to Local Interest Sites

Create Beta Version

Test Beta Version

Link to Statewide Site

Plan Event

Determine Theme

Determine Content

Estimate Number of Participants

Determine Guestlist

Determine Memorabilia

Determine Costs

Determine Publicity

Determine Logistics

Maintenance

Barrier Clearing

Sign Monitoring

Water Level Monitoring

Webpage Updating

Launch Maintenance