Increase capacity for tourism and economic development. Recommendations Form an Advisory Board to enhance the sense of community in the region. Membership should include a cross section of interests such as boaters, fishermen, business interests, environmental organizations, recreation interests and residents. This organization should serve to facilitate communication with other groups and should not be a formal body created under new legislation. Adopt a name for the study area.
Language can be a powerful tool when forging a common vision.
Professional groups should be invited to the area to provide ideas and develop consensus on common municipal concerns. Visits between interest groups should be organized to educate them on innovative projects. Consider providing county staff to assist municipalities with planning and recreation. It is important that compatible land and river use is promoted within the region. A list of all priority goals for River clean-up should be compiled.