Consistency with Continued Local & Regional Economic Activity
Communities across Washington and Hancock counties share a goal to preserve and develop our natural and cultural heritage for economic stability and continuation of our unique and beloved way of life . Regional plans and programs for economic development , land use planning & zoning , preservation of wildlife and habitat , public services , workforce development , and quality of life include , as key elements of their success , preservation and expansion of our important heritage assets .
Regional and local economic and community improvement strategies highlight investment in public infrastructure and services , business and workforce expansion , development of housing , and attraction and retention of residents . Investments in natural resource protection support strategies critical to our region ’ s heritage : fisheries , forestry , agriculture , aquaculture , outdoor recreation , hunting / fishing , nature-based tourism , wildlife habitat , ecosystem health , scenic beauty , and the arts .
Carriage Roads - The Carriage Roads and stone bridges in Acadia National Park were financed and directed by philanthropist John D . Rockefeller , Jr ., between 1913 and 1940 . The 57 miles of woodland roads were designed for use by hikers , bikers , horseback riders and carriages . Forty-five miles of road are within what is now Acadia National Park . Granite from Hall Quarry on Mount Desert Island was quarried and transported by the construction crews for road material and bridge facing . Photo by Shelley Van Camp .
A National Heritage Area Feasibility Study must show that NHA designation and ensuing programs and projects will continue locally planned economic activity in the proposed Heritage Area . This
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