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Diversity in Non-motorized Boating Access Site Development

Diversity in Non-motorized Boating Access Site Development. James Adams Facilities Director September 23, 2015. Objectives. Make you aware of the challenges Describe accomplishments SOBA, next step Invite your questions. Non-motorized sites.

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Diversity in Non-motorized Boating Access Site Development

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  1. Diversity in Non-motorized Boating Access Site Development James Adams Facilities Director September 23, 2015

  2. Objectives • Make you aware of the challenges • Describe accomplishments • SOBA, next step • Invite your questions 2

  3. Non-motorized sites • Over past 3 years funded 14 non-motorized public boating access projects • Easier to transport • Costs – watercraft, use • Less expensive to build • Growing Trend 3

  4. Project Evaluation • Registered boats and fishing licenses sold • Water depth, distance from existing site, only site in locality, quality of access road, defined need, number of parking spaces • Located in protected area (park, protected), no restrictions on type of boat, time open to public, available services, no fees to use • Resource opportunities (fisheries, wildlife, scenic, white water), innovation in design or materials, other site characteristics (no water hazards, improved roads, ease of use by disabled, law enforcement patrols, visibility, year-round use 4

  5. Project Steps - Survey, land/hydrograph - Environmental review (NEPA, Section 7, SHPO) - Review design, materials, construction - Design, internal review, approve - Provide technical advice - Permits - Bid and construct - Inspect facilities, approve product 5

  6. Design Requirements • VA Statewide Building Code • DGIF Design Standards • SOBA Design Manual • Americans for Disability Act Standards 6

  7. Covington Site, Jackson River 7

  8. Clifton Forge, Jackson River 8

  9. Lynch Memorial Park, Franklin Co., Pigg River 9

  10. Emporia, Meherrin River 10

  11. Waid Recreation Area, Franklin Co., Pigg River 11

  12. Glasgow, Rockbridge Co., James R. 12

  13. Questions ? ? ? 13

  14. Contact Information James Adams Facilities Director Office (804) 367-0183 Cell (804) 640-8041 James.adams@dgif.virginia.gov 14

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