Summer 2020
DELAWARE GREENWAYS NEWSLETTER
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A waterway in one of the towns along the Delaware Bayshore Byway.
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Delaware Bayshore Byway Corridor Management Plan
Update 2020 Approved
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The Delaware Bayshore Byway Corridor Management Plan – Update 2020, has been approved! The Update was developed by the
DBB Management Team,
consisting of
DGI, DelDOT, University of Delaware Center for Historic Architecture Design (CHAD) and Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
, with valuable feedback received from numerous organizations and groups in communities along the Bayshore.
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All-American Road Application Submitted
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Once the CMP Update was completed and approved last month, Delaware Greenways submitted an All-American Road nomination application to the
Federal Highway Administration
. This application aims to have the Delaware Bayshore Byway, rich in natural areas, wildlife, history and culture, designated an
All-American Road
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Two of six intrinsic qualities;
Scenic, Natural, Historic, Cultural, Archaeological
and
Recreational
, have to be met to receive the special designation. As many who live or travel along this byway know, the Bayshore holds an abundance of those qualities along its 100 miles of Delaware coastline. We'll update you as soon hear any news!
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Aerial view of study location along a section of the Historic Lewes Byway. Photo Credit: Whitman, Requardt and Assoc.,LLP
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New Road Replacement Bridge Over Canary Creek
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DelDOT continues with planning for the New Road replacement bridge over Canary Creek. Two virtual meetings were held the end of last month, to review and discuss the findings of a
hydraulic study that will determine the bridge's size
and the roadway's elevation
. View the entire meeting here:
New Road Bridge
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Champion for Historic Lewes Byway Passes
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On June 9, 2020 DGI lost a dear friend and generous supporter,
Russ Tatman.
As a
member of the Historic Lewes Byway
Committee
Russ was a visionary, dedicated to preserving and maintaining the treasured landscapes, rich heritage and outstanding natural resources that shape Lewes and its surroundings. Russ made every day brighter. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Cathy and family.
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The Wilmington Riverwalk and Jack A. Markell (JAM) Trail at the DuPont Environmental Education Center.
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More people are getting outdoors, traveling trails throughout the country than any other time before. It’s great seeing this upsurge of individuals and families exploring nature, new places, being active doing so.
It's important that all trail users continue to practice safe-distancing and
wear masks as needed. If you're new to traveling trails, make sure you're aware of
proper trail safety and etiquette, so that everyone has an enjoyable outing. View a helpful list and the #RecreateResponsibly guidelines below.
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DGI Receives Grant from REI
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Delaware Greenways has been awarded a grant by REI Co-op for our
Wayfinding Project on the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail
! We'll be sharing details of the project in the coming months. Needless to say, we're super excited about it - and extremely grateful to
REI
for the support! Stay tuned!
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Delaware Greenways has joined organizations from across the country in asking Congress for a federal infrastructure investment in regional trails and greenways for equitable and healthy transportation and recreation. An effort led by
East Coast Greenway, the
Greenway Stimulus would help fund these important connections for communities. As we're seeing during the pandemic, and studies show, trails are becoming an even more vital part of many lives. One of our trail initiatives along the
Governor Printz
Boulevard Corridor, would be among the trails benefiting from the Stimulus.
We'll update you as soon as we have news to share on it!
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Delaware Greenways is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization..
Please consider supporting us through membership or donation.
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy summer!
Delaware Greenways
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