Resource & Recreation Management Concept: Spednic Lake/Upper River Section - St. Croix International Waterway
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Publication
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SCIWC Library
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Publication Year
1998
Pages
26
Subject
St. Croix River Recreation Heritage
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Abstract
"Introduction
Between September 1996 and September 1998, the St. Croix International Waterway Commission explored with various interests the development of a resource and recreation plan for a 45 mile (75 kilometer) Spednic Lake/Upper River segment of the St. Croix boundary water corridor which joins the United States and Canada at their easternmost edge.
The goal of the project was to enlist voluntary public and private efforts to maintain the existing natural character of this undeveloped segment and the traditional backcountry recreation that it supports. Natural, cultural and economic benefits of such management were anticipated, as the local economy relies significantly upon commercial forestry and outdoor guiding.
While the concept was a simple one, the challenges faced were not. The project was undertaken at a time of significant shifts in policies and budgeting by the key players involved in both countries, making coordination and continuity difficult to achieve. Ultimately a much-simplified concept evolved, supported by clear action on the New Brunswick (Canadian) side of the corridor and by a general consensus of intent on the Maine (American) side. The concept remains a ‘work in progress’ that will continue to evolve over time.
This report summarizes the issues and proposed actions that have emerged from this process to date. While there is no obligation to act upon them, the Commission is hopeful that the interests which share in the ownership and management of this exceptional are will accept stewardship in doing so.
The project was supported financially by the North American Fund for Environmental Cooperation and by the Maine Outdoor Fund, to whom the Waterway Commission is most grateful.”
Between September 1996 and September 1998, the St. Croix International Waterway Commission explored with various interests the development of a resource and recreation plan for a 45 mile (75 kilometer) Spednic Lake/Upper River segment of the St. Croix boundary water corridor which joins the United States and Canada at their easternmost edge.
The goal of the project was to enlist voluntary public and private efforts to maintain the existing natural character of this undeveloped segment and the traditional backcountry recreation that it supports. Natural, cultural and economic benefits of such management were anticipated, as the local economy relies significantly upon commercial forestry and outdoor guiding.
While the concept was a simple one, the challenges faced were not. The project was undertaken at a time of significant shifts in policies and budgeting by the key players involved in both countries, making coordination and continuity difficult to achieve. Ultimately a much-simplified concept evolved, supported by clear action on the New Brunswick (Canadian) side of the corridor and by a general consensus of intent on the Maine (American) side. The concept remains a ‘work in progress’ that will continue to evolve over time.
This report summarizes the issues and proposed actions that have emerged from this process to date. While there is no obligation to act upon them, the Commission is hopeful that the interests which share in the ownership and management of this exceptional are will accept stewardship in doing so.
The project was supported financially by the North American Fund for Environmental Cooperation and by the Maine Outdoor Fund, to whom the Waterway Commission is most grateful.”
Description
This document is a review of the work undertaken by the St. Croix International Waterway Commission to develop further resources and recreation management capacities in the Spednic Lake / Upper St. Croix River area of operations.
This document has numerous hand-written notes and edits in pencil throughout it, the author of these edits in unknown.
This document has numerous hand-written notes and edits in pencil throughout it, the author of these edits in unknown.
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