1' What is the Deschute Paddle Trail

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Questions to Address Today
1. What is the Deschute Paddle Trail?
a. Why is it needed? b.
Whats the overall plan? 2. Who is BPTA? a.
What is their role? b. Whats been
accomplished? c. Can we deliver? 3. Your Role
in Development?
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Is a Paddle Trail Needed?

• National, state, and local data indicates
  major growth in paddle sports
• Oregon State Parks developed a Water Trails
  Program (2003)
• Deschutes River is Wild And Scenic - Ideal for
  Water Trail
• 59 Bend Residents support greater access to
  river (2004)
• Increase recreational opportunities, enhance
  safety, promote
  
  conservation/stewardship, and provide
  educational opportunities
• And this value can be provided with a
  relatively small investment

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Mission Statement

• BPTA shall promote and establish a navigable
  paddle trail within Deschutes County that will
  enhance recreation and river appreciation for a
  wide variety of recreational water enthusiasts
  while promoting river safety, education, and
  stewardship.

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Scope of Deschutes Paddle Trail

• A water trail to provide a safe environment for a
  broad range of enthusiasts
• Includes whitewater sections for kayaks, canoes
  and rafts, flatwater and touring sections, and
  lake opportunities
• Includes 93 miles of Deschutes River, 25 miles of
  Little Deschutes River, and 9 Cascade Lakes

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Paddle Trail Development

• Defined by Specific Community Needs
• Incorporated Prior Learnings
• ACA Recreational Water Trails Program
• Oregon State Water Trails Program
• National Parks Service
• Consistent With
• Upper Deschutes River Management Plan
• Bend Parks and Rec Comprehensive Plan
• Redmond Area Parks and Rec District Plan

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A Sussessful Paddle Trail Requires a
Strong Partnership
State Agencies Oregon State Parks Water
Watch
Federal Agencies NPS BLM Deschutes
National Forest
Deschutes Paddle Trail
Local Agencies Bend Metro Parks and Rec
District City of Bend Bend Fire
Department Redmond Area Park and Rec District
Local Organizations/Businesses Bend Visitors
and Convention Bureau Upper Deschutes
Watershed Council REI/Alder Creek/Sun
Country Rafting POCO
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Major Pillars for Success

• Enhance River Recreation
• Create Comprehensive Water Trail
• Coordinate with Existing River Trails and
  Features
• Increase River Safety
• Pro-Active versus Re-Active
• Sponsor community safety events
• Identify specific locations of all hazards
• Collaborate to remove or minimize identified
  hazards
• Provide Education
• Create Water Trail Maps
• Clear signage for access/private
  property/hazards etc
• Adhere to Leave No Trace Principles
• Facilitate River Stewardship

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What is the Bend Paddle Trail Alliance?

• 501 (c) 3 organization
• 9 Member Board of Skilled Professionals
• Hundreds of Volunteers
• 5 Year Strategic Plan
• Comprehensive Development Approach
• High Level of Credibility

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What has BPTA Accomplished?

• Raised Community Awareness
• - 25 major news and magazine articles
• - Numerous TV and radio spots
• - Interactive web site
• Garnered Community Support
• - Alignment with all major government
  agencies,
• community organizations, and the greater
  community
• - Hosted Paddle Day on the Deschutes
  and Community Updates
• Built a Sound Financial Base
• - Raised over 80,000 in local
  community support
• - Hosted the National Paddling Film
  Festival to Sold Out Crowds

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Current Stage of Development

• Built strong coalition for support and
  development
• Completed Detailed Inventory for Deschutes Paddle
  Trail
• Design and produce maps/guides/signage for a safe
  paddling experience
• Raise additional funding
• Reduce and minimize hazards

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Your Role in Development...

• Directional and Informational Signs
• Design/Production of Trail Guides
• River Guide (56 pages) 10,000 copies
• Lake Map (fold out) 25,000 copies
• Expanded Website
• Real Time Flows
• New Hazard Alerts
• Skills Required for Various Sections

Grant 71,140 Match 48,422 Total 119,562
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Why Now?

• Coalition of federal/state/regional
  organizations is in place
• Support of local community and businesses
• Matching grants from ACA/L.L. Bean and REI
  designated for maps
• One year partnership with National Parks
  Service
• Urgent demand for map/guidebook
• Minimum two year delay without your funding

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With Your Support... It Can Happen!