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32 <br /> Goals And Guiding Principles <br /> As summarized earlier in the document,Durham and ��od <br /> yr,C, <br /> Orange counties acquired the park property together �°` , � xfi <br /> for its water quality,habitat and recreational values;had <br /> input from a citizen advisory committee regarding ap iZ <br /> propriate public uses,and had over a decade of expert- <br /> ence managing the park and its resources for park pa- <br /> trons to enjoy. Based on that history and background, f� <br /> this Master Plan and park Management Plan are guided <br /> by the following goals and guiding principles: <br /> Guiding Principles <br /> } <br /> To jointly manage the Park under the following guiding ; <br /> principles: ..; , <br /> • Protect the natural habitat,water quality and other Protecting and Conserving Nature <br /> unique cultural resources of this significant Park and <br /> natural area Goal 1: <br /> Maintain the Park largely in a natural state. <br /> • Preserve the Park's cultural and ecological heritage <br /> while highlighting these resources for the public Objective 1: <br /> Minimize development within the Park. <br /> where feasible <br /> • Ensure the safety of all Park visitors Goal 2: <br /> Manage the Park in a way that respects and protects <br /> • Strive for the highest quality visitor experience key natural values on-site. <br /> through regular self-evaluation and within mutually <br /> agreed upon goals and budget Objective 1:Develop visitor opportunities in ways <br /> that consider natural area sensitivities. <br /> • Implement the vision and goals of the Master Plan <br /> through collaboration and partnership of the two Objective 2:Work with others to manage or main- <br /> tain key values. <br /> jurisdictions <br /> • Evaluate financial and management options to Connecting with Nature <br /> creatively achieve Park goals as cost effectively as Goal 3: <br /> possible Create a connection between the public and the <br /> • Incorporate Orange County's and Durham County's Park's natural and cultural values that fosters appreci- <br /> sustainability goals and policies in everyday Park ation and respect. <br /> operations and long-term planning. Objective 1:Provide opportunities for low-impact <br /> These principles translate into goals and objectives in recreation that are based on,and linked to,experi- <br /> the following four categories: encing the natural values of the Park. <br /> Objective 2:Provide information on-site that <br /> connects visitors to the Park,its history,and its <br /> key values. <br /> Objective 3:Promote awareness of ways the <br /> public can assist in the protection of nature and <br /> the Park. <br /> 20 Little River Regional Park&Natural Area Master Plan <br />