C&O CANAL TRUST INC

Community outreach and engagement:1) the c&o canal trust connects with local communities to identify priorities and engage their support in key park initiatives. The canal towns partnership provides regional economic development and community enhancement on behalf of 11 communities along the canal, reaping the benefits of trail-based tourism and recreation. In fy24, the c&o canal trust continued to serve as the fiscal agent for the partnership and helped to support tourism in nearby communities.2) historic preservation and park infrastructure(a) the c&o trust raised $55,962 in fy24 to fund technical assistance to support the park's multi-year towpath resurfacing campaign.3) in fy24, our community outreach and canal for all programs focused on engaging a broad range of audiences throughout the park for recreational, volunteer, and educational opportunities. Community outreach initiatives welcomed over 1,000 youth and adults to locations throughout the c&o canal for experiential learning, fostering a shared responsibility for protecting, preserving, and restoring this national treasure.