The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Guide Project
Presented by Megan Havrda
April 16, 2001
National Effort to Save the Potomac
• On March 28th, 1983 Congress designated a 700 mile corridor, PHNST • Extends from the Chesapeake Bay to the Allegheny Highlands • National Park Service Challenge Cost Share Program • Local preservation and education programs
The Northern Neck
• Focus area for the first PHNST guide model • Access • Atmosphere • 3 Counties on Potomac side • Content collection
The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Guide Project
Ecological Cultural Historical Interactive Website
Environmental Management
Language of Content Organic Farming Recycling Programs Conscientious Boating Conservation Efforts Volunteer Opportunities • Strategic Partnerships • • • • • •
Examples of PHNST Guide Themes
Human Settlement Natural History
• Indigenous Impacts on the Northern neck • African American Impacts on the Northern Neck • European Impacts on the Northern Neck
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Ecosystems Plants Vertebrates Invertebrates Parks & Reserves
PHNST Guide Users
• The Community Member • The Educator • The Day Visitor • The Tourist • The Researcher • The Student