The Downriver Linked Greenways Initiative (DLGI) began in 1999 as a result of the Downriver Summit, hosted by Congressman John D. Dingell. It is a community-driven regional effort to coordinate non-motorized transportation in the Downriver area, just south of the City of Detroit. The Downriver communities recognize the importance and need for the improvement of issues surrounding the quality of life of Downriver residents, employees and visitors by connecting communities to one another and to the larger Southeast Michigan Region.
DLGI is co-chaired by Michigan Sea Grant and Riverside Kayak Connection. Partners from 23 local municipalities and numerous public and private entities work together to connect the region's cultural and natural resources through a series of greenways and water trails.
Since 1999, over 40 miles of greenway trails have been connected, a water trail master plan was completed, a DLGI martketing brochure and website were created and planning for construction of new trails is ongoing.
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Mary Bohling, Michigan Sea Grant & Riverside Kayak Connection
313-410-9431
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