Local and Regional Economic Activity

Chapter 9 examines how the natural and cultural resources within a proposed Heritage Area might be affected by becoming a National Heritage Area .

Chapter 9 evaluates Criterion 8 of the required criteria for National Heritage Area designation .

Criteria 8 ) The proposal is consistent with continued economic activity in the area .

Chapter 9 evaluates the following elements of DownEast Maine :

Data on : Population and socio-economic conditions Land use Transportation Tourism Business and industry Air and water quality

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