Much like the info provided here by the National Park Service, a water trail is a designation given to a stretch of river to provide various benefits. Not all water trails are supported federally, however; states, municipalities, and local landowners can support these trails with different levels of protection. Some of the benefits of water trails include providing and expanding on water access, bolstering environmental protections for streams, increasing economic impact, strengthening community & landowner relationships, and helping spread education on issues such as safety, water quality, regulations, etc.

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     There are many more benefits to forming and protecting a Water Trail, so we encourage you to check out the information provided below and get involved!