A recent measure sponsored by Sen. Correa, will result in a series of trails and river-bottom parks designed to connect with similar recreation areas along the Santa Ana River.
The Senator based his measure on the Coastal Conservancy program from 1997, which was adopted to provide the public in the San Francisco Bay Area with easier access to open spaces. Construction of 30 miles of trails to be used for hiking and biking, which will connect with other similar trails and parks, complete a larger, 110-mile trail.
The Santa Ana River’s journey begins near Big Bear Lake from natural springs and snow melt. The river makes its way to the Pacific Ocean; a 96-mile trip that culminates at Huntington Beach. However, much of the 26 miles of the Santa Ana River flowing through Orange County have been channeled with concrete in an attempt at flood control.
However, with the adoption of Correa’s measure, conservation groups will work to increase the availability of green space along the river. Along with hiking and biking opportunities for Santa Ana, it is hope that this will increase the number of visitors to the city, benefiting local businesses.
Naturally, Santa Ana residents will use the trail to hike or bike to other communities as well. Printing services can assist local businesses in adjusting their advertising campaigns to both garner additional patrons and hold on to their present customers.
