Martinsville-Henry County Rivers and Trails Group:
Five Year Vision
Master Plan of public access points on river and river trails linked to Rails-to-Trails in Martinsville and Henry County, including a north-south trail system from the Philpott Dam to the Martinsville Dam and then a trail along the southern portion of the Smith to the North Carolina line
Continuation of the North Carolina Mayo River Park into Virginia
1.2 mile multi-use demonstration trail for hiking, biking, horseback riding at Fieldale Iron Bridge
Development of public access areas on the Mayo and Smith rivers with signage, trash cans and picnic areas
Purchase of right-of-way from Norfolk Southern and development of Rails-to-Trails from Fieldale to Martinsville
Completion of city trail behind courthouse to link with Rails-to-Trails from Fieldale
Tributary stream watch and water quality monitoring program involving teachers, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and Trout Unlimited
Cleanup near rivers and derelict factories converted for river use
Multiuse trails at Philpott Dam and Martinsville Reservoir and other parts of the community
Educational outreach to community and business leaders
Creation of eco-businesses for outdoor and river outfitters
Expansion of trails behind County Office Building
Conservation curriculum at the new college in Martinsville
Improved fish habitat on the Smith River due to changes in the electric power generation regimee
