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PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION Promote awareness of Lake Creek floodplain as an asset for nature study, hiking, boating and ecosystem services. Seek support for coordinated effort to promote area as destination for outdoor activities including

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Seek support for coordinated effort to promote area

as destination for outdoor activities including hiking, nature viewing and canoeing.

Seek support to develop a nature/community center
n the Lake Creek Natural Area.

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION

Promote awareness of Lake Creek floodplain as an

asset for nature study, hiking, boating and ecosystem services.

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REGIONAL CONSERVATION PLAN

(Gulf-Houston Regional Conservation Plan)

OBJECTIVES

Preserving and protecting the ecological services of

land/water ecosystems

Enhancing economic development and natural recreational
pportunities.
Provide flood mitigation and hurricane-preparedness

solutions

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BENEFITS OF REGIONAL CONSERVATION PLAN

Strategic Approach to Conservation
Improve Recreational Opportunities
Enhance Flood Protection
Protect/Improve Water/Air Quality
Protect Wildlife
Promote Ecotourism
Promote Lower Impact Development

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCES

Sam Houston National Forest
Jones State Forest
Western Extent Big Thicket
High Quality Major Stream
Quality habitats on private

lands.

High Quality Habitats in

Floodplains

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POTENTIAL GREENWAY AREA

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY

100 YEAR FLOOD PLAINS

LAKE CREEK

CONROE

MONTGOMERY

MAGNOLIA

GREENWAY LOCATION

LEGEND

100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN

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VALUE OF LAKE CREEK & RELATED BOTTOMLANDS

Recreational/educational
pportunities
Big Thicket habitats
Canoeing/Kyaking
Ecosystem services
Flood mitigation
Water quality
Air Quality
Health

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Cook’s Branch Conservancy

Goodrich Jones State Forest

Watershed Boundary

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LEGEND

COMPLETED TRAIL TRAIL TO BE DEVELOPED COMPLETED BOARDWALK

TRAIL AS OF 11/27/2014

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SITE F8

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BETWEEN FG2.5 AND FG 3

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VIC FG 4

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Between G7 and G8

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CREEK LOOP

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Creek Loop

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Creek Loop

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POTENTIAL 20+- MILE CANOE TRAIL ALONG LAKE CREEK & BIG THICKET BOTTOMLANDS

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POTENTIAL 7+ MILE CANOE EXPERIENCE THROUGH SOME BIG THICKET BOTTOMLANDS INITIAL PHASE BETWEEN FISH CREEK THOROUGHFARE & WEST FORK SAN JACINTO RIVER

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Figure 3

Possible Nature Center Site Outline of Nature Preserve County Preserve Wetland Nature Trails

LEGEND PROPOSED PCT 2 NATURE & CONFERENCE CENTER

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VALUE OF LOCAL CONFERENCE/NATURE CENTER

Attraction to draw new residents and visitors.
Education center for local schools
Conference center with a natural setting
Recreational opportunities on adjacent preserve

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LEGEND

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL PRIVATE SCHOOL 1 2 MILES

PROXIMITY TO AREA SCHOOLS

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MODEL: SPRING CREEK NATURE CENTER Pct 3

NATURE CENTER
CONFERENCE/MEETING CENTER
SHERIFF SUBSTATION

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WHERE TO FROM HERE?

Establish non profit with 501 c(3) status: Lake Creek Greenway Partnership
Complete Strategic Plan
Complete guided nature trail on county Pct2 Lake Creek Preserve
Clear first section of canoe trail (Fish Creek Thoroughfare to West Fork SJR
Integrate into HGAC watershed protection plan
Identify potential easements and/or aquistions
Recruit members and supporters including:
Local businesses and organizations
Houston Wilderness
Mitchell Foundation
Bayou Preservation Assciation
Houston Galveston Council of Governments
Identify potential sources of funding/grants
Local
Foundations
Government