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The Chaffee County Heritage Area / Collegiate Peaks Scenic & Historic Byway Management Plan was officially adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on November 4. This extensive document provides a detailed analysis of the county’s natural, cultural, historic, scenic and agricultural “heritage.” Existence of an approved plan, as shown by numerous examples in other Colorado counties, can be a powerful influence on external grant funding agencies when the Heritage Board or its partners (municipalities, historic preservation groups, land trusts, public land managers and others) approach grantors for financial support of specific projects. The Plan, in its entirety, will be available as a PDF on www.chaffeecountyheritage.org. If you are interested in viewing a printed copy of the Management Plan, please contact GARNA at info@garna.org or 719-539-5106.
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from persons desiring to serve on the Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board (CCHAAB). The CCHAAB was created pursuant to Chaffee County Resolution No. 2004-45 to provide advice and assistance on matters associated with planning and implementation of the Heritage Area Program. The CCHAAB is seeking applicants for three (3) seats for a three year term beginning February 1, 2009 – January 31, 2012.
The CCHAAB is also seeking applicants for one (1) “at large” seat with a one to three-year term beginning February 1, 2009. The Board’s focus in 2009 will be evaluation and inventory work to better define the details of historic and preservation projects listed as action items in the Management Plan and completing initial plans for heritage centers in the county’s municipalities.
Additionally, the CCHAAB is seeking applicants for one (1) seat from a representative of the ranching community, who lives and owns a significant amount of property along the scenic byway. This term is a three year term beginning February 1, 2009 – January 31, 2012.
All members must be full time residents of Chaffee County. The members are selected by the Chaffee County Commissioners, based on appropriate geographic representation of the county, and based on representation of interests in cultural, natural, economic, and recreational resources.
Please address the letter to the Board of Commissioners stating your qualifications to serve on this Board. Letters will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2008 in the Commissioner’s Office, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida, or mailed to GARNA, P.O. Box 1522, Salida, CO 81201. For further information please call (719) 539-5106.
For more information, contact Alison Ramsey at 719-539-5106.
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