A.1.2 Phillips Landing Access Improvements Upper Catawba River Paddle Trail
McDowell Historical Catawba River Greenway near the intersection of US Highway 70 and North Main Street (US
branding will be installed on US 221
221 Business) in Marion. The access area features a gravel parking area and river access with concrete ramp. An
Business to direct paddlers to the
entrance sign will direct visitors to the access area, and a formal land use agreement will secure long-term access.
access area.
ACTION ITEMS: •
Formalize a land use agreement with the current property owner to secure long-term public use and access.
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Develop and install an entrance sign on US 221 Business with UCRPT branding.
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Improve the existing parking area with asphalt or permeable pavers, and install additional stormwater management BMPs to help protect water quality in the Catawba River.
PHILLIPS LANDING ENTRANCE SIGN
The Phillips Landing paddle access is located on privately owned land directly across from the existing Joseph
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A new entrance sign that incorporates
Existing Conditions: Phillips Landing 60 — Recommendations
DESTINATION MCDOWELL TOURISM MASTER PLAN