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Work Plans

A 3-5 year project, the success of PHASE ONE exceeded expectations. PHASE ONE goals included the successful mapping of the area including identifying existing, pending and needed trails for connectivity; establishment of a Coalition through regular meetings and partnerships, and engagement of Advisors to the project; the production of marketing materials to conduct public outreach; and fundraising for the project.

In PHASE TWO of the project, we strengthened our Coalition's efforts and established working Regional Committees; agreed by consensus on the logo and tagline; established detailed maps of each town including trails in existence and those in the vision corridor; conducted site walks and developed trail plans for connectivity; developed outreach materials including a vision map and project summary; and begun work with landowners; and acquired further funding for PHASES 3-5 of the project. In the fall, we facilitated public meetings in each region, gathering public input and comment on the vision corridor.

Goals for PHASE THREE of the project include continuing collaboration of the Coalition and regional committees through regular meetings; increasing members of regional committees to strengthen regional work and public support; continuing to work with corridor landowners to create trail linkage; develop and implement signs for the trail system- ideally install signs on at least 10 miles of trail; host designation events on designated segments; compile trail maps that will be part of the Sebago to the Sea Trail; conduct trail work where needed; and distribute public informational maps and materials and garner public support.