The Haw River Trail Memorandum of Understanding, signed by the Guilford County Board of Commissioners (April 10, 2006) and Rockingham County Board of Commissioners (March 16, 2006) prohibits wastewater treatment plants or development within 500 feet of the Haw River.
From the memorandum: "Whereas, the preservation of lands within the Trail Corridor would support the multiple goals of the Partners; therefore the width of the Trail Corridor for planning purposes should be a minimum of 500 feet from the top of the bank (1000' corridor) where possible. The proposed use of the Trail Corridor should be a balance of natural resource protection, recreation, water quality, historical and cultural preservation, view shed protection, and economic development. As much as possible, undisturbed natural vegetation within the Trail Corridor is preferred to meet the maximum of these goals.."
For details of the Memorandum of Understanding see -- http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/parknews/releases/HawRiver_MOU_FINAL.html
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This whole issue sounds like just another time when our local government is going to have to choose between standing behind what they say at election time or helping some big wig make more money.
Let's hope they make the right choice for once!
Do we, the people of Rockingham and Guilford Counties, understand that the individual Counties have the ability to increase the "minimum stay back" as they see fit. Great leaders take the initiative to correct problems before the occur. Call on your respective Commissioners to be leaders in environmental protection, not followers!
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