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Goals

In order to achieve the Mission, Purpose, and Visions of the B/SH HWTA, a number of goals are identified. These goals provide a basic direction for the work of the B/SH HWTA. They are presented in so specific order of priority and are not intended to be limited to those identified below. -Research and develop methods for planning, designing, implementing and monitoring a heritage water trail system on the Black River. -Research the history of the black river and its tributaries in Van Buren County, Michigan. -Design and post historical markers on bridge crossings over the Black River between Bangor and South Haven, Michigan. -Write an interpretive guide for the Black River Heritage Water Trail keyed to the markers along the trail. -Develop an interactive and educational website allowing users to locate the trail and determine its distance, accessibility, and trail characteristics. -Research the impacts of the Heritage Water Trail on the local and regional economic development in Van Buren County. -Assure that private property rights along the Heritage Water Trail are not disturbed or disrupted. -Organize and conduct all work related activities necessary and appropriate to achieve the Goals, Visions, Purpose, and Mision of the B/SH HWTA. -Secure and hold funds necessary and appropriate inorder to achieve all the above Goals, Visions, Purpose, and Mission of the B/SH HWTA. -Establish a code of ethics for users of the Heritage Water Trail.

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