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Article: John Smith Trail: A Conservation Priority for the Greater Washington Area
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- October 22, 2008
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The Conservation Fund issued the following news release:
The Friends of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake Trail and The Conservation Fund are pleased to announce that the Washington Smart Growth Alliance chose the new Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail as a 2008 Regional Conservation Priority.
"The Smart Growth Alliance's judges noted the trail offers an opportunity to preserve both water and land resources while fostering sustainable tourism," said Charles Stek, chairman of the Friends of the John Smith Chesapeake Trail.
The lands bordering the trail, particularly those near Washington, have been heavily developed since John Smith explored the Bay. In addition, less than ...