I & M Canal National Heritage Corridor Management Plan Public Meetings February 23 & 24, 2011

Opening Remarks Last round of meetings - Lockport and LaSalle Four previous rounds since November different places in the Corridor Tonight Management structure alternatives Plan goals Plan update and schedule

Management Structure Alternatives Three proposed models Required by NPS process Posted on the web site, February 8 Critical to get comments from the public

Management Structure Alternatives Alternative 1: Continuation of Current Practices/No Action Alternative 2: IMCNHC Membership Model Alternative 3: IMCNHC Alliance Partner Model

Alternative 1 - Current Practice/No Change

Alternative 2 - Membership Model

Alternative 3 - Alliance Partner Model

Pros: This alternative is the simplest to implement. Cons: The Canal Corridor Association alone will raise all local match funds. There will be little synergy from work already being done by other organizations The process doesn’t allow for inclusions of all groups/individuals throughout the Corridor. Alternative 1 - Current Practice / No Change

Alternative 2 - Membership Model Pros: This model is known and used by many groups. Those organizations with the capacity to implement the plan will raise the local match money to carry out the plan. The local match will be met by memberships and grant projects. Cons: Those organizations without the funds for dues will be left out. This model favors the work of individual members over larger regional projects. The model will only benefit the parts of the IMCNHC that are represented by members. Staff will be needed to promote and generate membership.

Alternative 3 - Alliance Partner Model Pros: The organization of the IMCNHC will be inclusive, allowing the greatest opportunity for participation. The process will encourage collaborative regional projects. The process also allows for local projects, programs, and activities. Cons: The organization of the IMCNHC will be complex. Staff will be needed to coordinate all the people involved throughout the Corridor.

Discussion and Survey Which one do you favor? Why do you favor it? What do you like or dislike about any of them? Are there any other Pros or Cons?

Goals Stories Special Places Recreation Conservation Economic Impact Sustainability

Management Plan Update Draft of Plan and Environmental Assessment Posted by March 14 Please comment on our Blog

Timeline The Alternatives have 30 days for comments The Plan and Environmental Assessment have 30 days for comments June 1 submit Plan to National Park Service June to November - Final review / approval by Secretary of the Interior

Future Meetings/Forums Plan to initiate meetings, forums and workshops What would you want to see/learn? Interest level of plan implementation updates?

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