§ 465B.1 — Statement of purpose — intent

Iowa § 465B.1

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title XI: NATURAL RESOURCES
• Ch. 465B: RECREATION TRAILS

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1. The general assembly finds that recreation trails provide a significant benefit for the
health and well-being of Iowans and state visitors. Iowa has a national reputation as a place
for hiking, walking, and bicycling. The use of recreation trails has a significant influence on
Iowa’s economy. Iowa’s scenic landscapes, many small communities, and existing natural
and transportation corridors are ideally suited for new recreation trails to support recreation
andtourismactivitiessuchaswalking, biking, drivingforpleasure, horsebackriding, boating
and canoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, and others.
2. The general assembly finds that a program shall be established to acquire, develop,
promote, and manage existing and new recreation trails. The objective of a statewide trails
program shall be for the state to acquire and develop two thousand miles of new recreation
trails and completion of existing trail projects before the year 2000.