River of Lakes Heritage Corridor, Proposed Heritage Byway Benefits, Florida

Positively influences the region's image and identity by increasing awareness of our communities and what makes them unique.
Increases economic activity through heritage and nature based tourism.
Builds strong, inclusive private/public relationships and partnerships that produce outstanding results.
Generates and expresses a sense of community pride, involvement and participation among residents, businesses and governments.
Expands perceptions of the region's image, identity and scenic beauty.
Develops an interactive learning opportunity about the unique ecological communities along the Corridor: the early pre-Columbian occupants of the middle reaches of the St. Johns River; the role of the St. Johns River as main highway of Florida’s interior, and pioneer and early 20th century rural cultures.
Creates opportunities to pursue funding to enhance Corridor resources and develop community programs and projects.
Provides greater public access to historical and natural resources that will interest children and families.
Offers citizens ongoing volunteer work opportunities to actively contribute to the management of natural, recreational and heritage resources along the Corridor.
Promotes and encourages the knowledge and appreciation of Florida's history.
Increases the number of cultural, historical and ecological properties protected and preserved for public use.
Acts as a scenic, natural, heritage and recreational resource along a continuum of public lands.

Provides opportunities to preserve, protect, enhance and showcase resources.



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