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Council given Friends of SWVA Foothills plan; River District proposal highlighted

Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council · January 15, 2026

Summary

Staff distributed the Friends of Southwest Virginia Foothills of the Blue Ridge Outdoor Recreation Plan and highlighted a proposed River District tied to downtown Stuart; James Houchins noted potential matches from ARC and the Tobacco Commission for feasibility work and infrastructure.

At the meeting, Director James Houchins handed each council member a printed copy of the Friends of Southwest Virginia Foothills of the Blue Ridge Outdoor Recreation Plan and asked members to read it before the Jan. 30 retreat. James said the plan contains feasibility studies and proposed improvements for county outdoor assets and suggested the council consider a River District connecting downtown Stuart to nearby river resources.

James said the proposal could be eligible for matching grants from agencies such as the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the Tobacco Commission. He encouraged members to consider the plan's recommendations and potential grant matches as part of upcoming capital-improvement discussions.

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