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IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX
PROJECT/INITIATIVES
KEY PARTNERS
ACTION TEAM
ACTION STEPS
PRIORITY
TIMELINE
Year 1
Year 2-5
Years 5-10
Goal #1: Formalize a High Knob Entity
Transition the HKRI Steering Committee into an entity and a foundation that will lead the work set forth on the HKRI Master Plan
HKRI Committee HK Enhancement Committee Friends of SWVA
All Teams
> Organize a formal entity to implement Master Plan initiatives
> Implement initiatives
> Implement initiatives
High
Goal #2: Establish High Knob as a National Recreation Area
Work with other designated areas to gain traction
High Knob Entity LENOWISCO Friends of SWVA Localities
USFS
Community Participation
> Compile case studies of other recreation areas
> Actively seek partners interested in promoting Virginia Tourism
> Ground laying Campaign: Telling Why
> Application
> Operation
High
Establish destination centers to complement the potential national recreation area
High Knob Entity LENOWISCO Friends of SWVA Localities
USFS
Capital Improvements
>Capital Improvements Plan
>Seek Capital Funding
>Implementation
Medium
Goal #3: Protect Wildlife
Protect plant and wildlife of the region
High Knob Entity MECC
UVA Wise
Assets
> Research and organize > See for grants
> Develop inventory of all plant life in the area
> Use inventory to prioritize special easements purchases, interpretation of wildlife
High
Goal #4: Maintain Recreational Destinations
Graffiti clean up on Flag Rock
City of Norton
Capital Improvements
> Update capital budget
> Implement initiative
Medium
Keep High Knob open
High Knob Entity LENOWISCO Friends of SWVA Localities
USFS
Incentives
> Design campaign
> Secure funding > Secure partners
> Develop sustainable operation plan
Medium
Improve High Knob Beach
High Knob Entity USFS
Capital Improvements
> Develop program and budget
> Contract EIS and A/E services
> Implement initiative
Medium
Improve Keokee Lake
High Knob Entity, VDGIF, USFS
Capital Improvements
> Develop program and budget > Secure partners
> Contract EIS and A/E services
> Implement initiative
Low
84 CHAPTER 10: IMPLEMENTATION HIGH KNOB REGIONAL INITIATIVE
Principle #1: Respect & Preserve Natural Assets and Recreational Resources