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To implement the CMP it is crucial to
maintain the grassroots enthusiasm and
support of these Byway stakeholders,
attract new supporters, and engage
their assistance in meaningful ways in
implementing Byway objectives. The
meetings and survey demonstrated that,
while people were favorably inclined
towards the idea of the Byway, few had
participated in the process previously or
understood what it was all about.

Nevertheless, people indicated a
willingness to volunteer for particular
IVSB activities that included: historic
site tours, special events, clean-up and
beautification, school projects, research,
publicity, and grant-writing. Engaging
these individuals in both creating and
implementing worthwhile responsibilities,
keeping them informed, and offering
recognition and gratitude for their efforts
are crucial to the success of the Byway
initiative�

RECOMMENDATIONS

In addition to many of the ideas to expand public recognition for the Byway
as described in Points 3 and 12 of this CMP, this plan recommends the
following mechanisms to further participation among a variety of “publics.”

Engage participation

1. Establish a subcommittee of the Byway Board or management team
to establish goals and set priorities for public participation in the IVSB.

2. Establish a subcommittee or interest group on site stewardship
to research and educate about the IVSB’s intrinsic historic and
archaeological features and monitor sites with the goals of protection,