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For those of you who have tried to reach me since October, you must have noticed that my availability has been limited. In addition to managing the volunteer program for the state, I have also been tasked with being the Project Manager for Fort Yargo State Park Master Plan. I am essentially wearing two very distinct hats. I appreciate your understanding of my slower response time over the next 8 months.
What is a Master Plan?
The Master Plan is a comprehensive plan incorporating market trends, current business and financial data, recreational, interpretation, natural resource data, public feedback and more. From that data, with the guidance of DNR leadership, the local community, and stakeholders we will be developing a 20 year growth and renovation plan for a park. This is a in-depth analysis of how the park is currently functioning and will incorporate creative thinking to determine what the next steps should be. The Master Plan will be developed with the following Vision, Goal and Guiding Principles in mind.
The
vision of Fort Yargo State Park
To be a fully sustainable signature park of the
Georgia State Parks system that protects and promotes the site’s diverse and
rich natural, cultural and recreational assets and is inviting and engaging to
all citizens through a variety of recreational and environmental education
opportunities.
The Goal
of the Fort Yargo State Park Master Plan
To create the highest level of financial
sustainability and cost recovery while meeting the community values for the
park and supporting the operational policies of the State.
Guiding
Principles for the Master Plan:
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Protecting and enhancing the
environment
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Providing a diverse spectrum of
amenities for cultural, educational, recreational, and event driven
opportunities
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Fostering and promoting accessibility
for a variety of communities
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Building financial sustainability
through planning, diversification, and sound administration
- Creating a family friendly destination
to drive economic development for the region
Have you volunteered or Hosted at Fort Yargo?
Here is how you can help...we are collecting input from all that have been to Fort Yargo and may have suggestions on how the park can be improved. The comment forms and surveys will continue to be collected through February 12th. We would love to have your input.
Our volunteers and hosts have a unique perspective of the park and its operations, we know that you have some great ideas to contribute. Click on the Feedback image above to submit your comments.
Thanks so much!
Yours in service,
Nyleta Wallace
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