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Designating The Olentangy River From Kenney Park to Confluence Park as a Columbus Water Trail.
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WHEREAS, The City of Columbus, and our Department of Recreation and Parks, are proud of the efforts made by Friends of the Lower Olentangy Waterways and of their interest in designating the Olentangy River as a Columbus Water Trail ; and,
WHEREAS, designating the Olentangy River as a Columbus Water Trail will promote Responsible recreational use of the river; and
WHEREAS, this designation will create public access points for canoes and kayaks; and
WHEREAS, this designation will help educate boaters about safety issues such as low head dams; and
WHEREAS, this designation will help secure public portage locations to avoid trespassing on private lands; and
WHEREAS, this designation will help educate the public about litter prevention and respect for property rights of streamside landowners; and
WHEREAS, this designation will increase public awareness and action to alert authorities to potential litter, crime, and pollution problems; and
WHEREAS, this designation will help build pride in our communities and natural resources; and
WHEREAS, this designation will highlight points of natural and historic significance; now therefore,
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Columbus:
That the Olentangy River from Kenney Park to Confluence Park be dedicated as a Columbus Water Trail to raise awareness and safe recreational use of this great community resource.