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County leaders weigh temporary Creeper Trail, nonprofit 'Trails to Recovery' to revive Damascus economy

Washington County Board of Supervisors · October 22, 2024
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Supervisors discussed a proposal to quickly reopen a temporary section of the Creeper Trail and the creation of a Trails to Recovery nonprofit to raise funds and coordinate rebuilding, and said they will seek detailed proposals and potential emergency procurement options next week.

Washington County supervisors spent a portion of their Oct. 22 meeting on recovery planning for the Creeper Trail and the Damascus tourism economy, including a proposal to create a temporary trail route and a new nonprofit to raise funds for rebuilding.

County staff and supervisors described an executive committee, branded "Trails to Recovery," that would raise money and coordinate rebuilding of damaged homes and…

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