DOCUMENT RESUME 740 ED 056 814 RC (..0 kUTHOR Tatum, W. Hugh; And Others TITLE Mississippi Statewide ComprehensiveOutdoor Recreation Plan. INSTITUTION Mississippi Research and DevelopmentCenter, Jackson. SPONS AGENCY Department of the Interior,Washington, D.C. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation.;Mississippi State Park System, Jackson. PUB DATE Dec 69 NOTE 205p. EDRS PRICE MF-$0.65 HC-$9.87 DESCRIPTORS Demography; Land Use; *NaturalResources; *Recreation; *RecreationalFacilities; *Rural Development; State RecreationLegislation; *Statewide Planning; Water Resources IDENTIFIERS Mississippi ABSTRACT Objectives of the officialcomprehensive outdoor recreation plan for the State ofMississippi are (1)to guide recreaticnal development in Mississippiin an orderly fashion ')11 a statewide level;(2) to survey public,semipublic, commercial, and private outdoor recreationalopportunities;(3) to determine recreational needs for meeting presentand future demand;(4) to develop minimum standards forrecreational development; and (5) to develop a 5-yeav action program foracquisition and development of lands and waters. The plan hasencompassed (1) examination of planning objectives, legal anthorityto participate in theLand and Water Conservation Fund Program,participation in the planning process, and coordinationwith related plans and programsand (2) description of state delineationof recreational responsibilitiesand special probleNs. Demand, supply,needs, and the program implementation are the primary elementsof the plan ant in detailed description withillustrations. 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N. J. C. JACKSON 39205 JOHN BELL WILLIAMS GOVERNOR August 11, 1969 Mr. Roy K. WoodRegional Director Southeast Regional Office Bureau of Outdoor Recreation 810 New Walton Building Atlanta, Georgia30303 Dear Mr.vood: Pursuant to former Governor Paul B.Johnson's Executive Order No. 2 dated February 26, 1965, the Mississippi StatePark System is sub- mitting the Mississippi Comprehensive OutdoorRecreation Plan. As Governor, I have approved this Plan asthe official plan for the development of Mississippi's outdoor recreation resources. R S. E. (Buddy) Medku BOARD OF DIRLCTORS J. P. Mills,hairman Corinth ississippi Park System James E. Magee, Vice Chad-ft-um Tylert..)wn 2906 NORTH STATE a JACKSON, MISS1S5IPP1 39216 Will A. Hickman, Secrei:dy Oxford L. C. Duke A gCRottat Vototi,o-n, Lelia fatRod] Rui, Sardis Hcuston C. Gol:ott Biloxi Billy Gibbs Forest R. W. Owen August 5, 1969 Tunica Honorable John B. Williams Governor, State of Mississippi New Capitol Building Jackson, Mississippi 39202 Dear Governor Williams: We are pleased to submit herewiththe Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan for Mississippi for yourconsideration and requested approval. This Plan has been prepared by the MississippiResearch and Development Center under con- tract with the Mississippi ParkSystem. The Plan is one step in a continuingplanning operation to provide the guide- lines for the development and imnrovementof outdoor recreation opportunities in Mississippi. It is expected chat majorrevisions and updatings of the Plan will follow as the acquisition ofadditional information and the analyses of trends and activities provide better and moreaccurate data for long-range plan- various state agencies having to ning. This Plan should be acknowledged by the do with outdoor recreation and by the Federalgovernment as furnishing the guide- lines for continuing and coordinating thedevelopment of our outdoor recreation resources. The recommendations presented in this Planpoint out that Mi- a tremendous task ahead. The govelaments of the State and its variousageacies and of the counties and municipalities, andthe semi-public and private interests of the State, along with the Federal government,must be willing to share in the job of fulfilling the outdoor recreationneeds and desires of Mississippians and of out-of-state visitors. We urge your prompt consideration andapproval of this Plan and your continued support for the development of outdoorrecreation opportunities in our State. Sinbrely, fi,41 ncer E. Med_tn, Compt Miftsissippi State Park S EM:Ind D Li RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CENTER August 1, 1969 Mr. Spencer E. Medlin, Cowptroller Mississippi Scate Park System Room 502, Milner Building Jackson, Mississippi 39201 Dear Mr. Medlin: We are pleased to submit theStatewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan for Mississippi, prepared by ourCommunity Development and Planning Division, for the consideration andapproval of the Mississippi Park System. We believe this plan representsthe vehicle by which a coordinated pro- gram can be instituted toprovide for the outdoor recreation needsof Mississippi. We trust that the plan will receive promptconsideration and approval and that it will be forwarded tothe Governor for his con- sideration and approval. SincereY, Kenneth C. Wagner Director KCW:md FD I OFFICE DRAWER 247C JACK9C-,J,NAI9SIS3IPRI 39205 PHONE 362-4442 AREA CEDDE E MISSISSIPPISTATEIDE COMP EHENSIVEOUTDOOR E cRE AT rtj BY W. HUGH TATUM IRLYN CRUTHIRDS MILDRED DAVIS LINDA LESTER KAY MIKLAS JANE PHILLIPS With Assistance From JOHN M.KING, JR. NOBLIN RESEARCH PLANNING CONSULTANT JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Prepared under Contract with MISSISSIPPI PARK SYSTEM Financed by a Land ai Water Conservation FundGrant from BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION U. S. Department of Interior MISSISSIPPI RESEARCH ANDDEVELOPMENT CENTER 7E37 LAKELAND DRIVE JACKSON,MISSISSIPPI DECEMBER '1989 Table of Contents Page Acknowledgments . ix Summary of Findings and Recommendations xi 1 INTRODUCTION . Legal Authority and Signatures 1 3 Planning Participation and Methods . CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROFILE OF MISSISSIPPI 9 11 HISTORY 12 DEMOGRAPHY CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHY 15 NATURAL RESOURCES . 19 TRANSPORTATION . CHAPTER 2, SUPPLY OF OUTDOOR RECREATIONRESOURCES 23 25 INTRODUCTION . AGENCIES THAT SUPPLY RECREATION RESOURCES 26 Federal 26 State 29 40 ,ocal Private 40 SUMMARY OF MISSISSIPPI'S RECREATIONRESOURCES 41 43 DISTRICT 1, GREAT LAKES . DISTRICT 2, NORTH APPALACHIA 47 51 DISTRICT 3, NORTH DELTA . DISTRICT 4, CENTRAL APPALACHIA 54 56 DISTRICT 5, SOUTH DELTA . DISrI RICT 6, NORTH CENTRAL 61 DISTRICT 7, SOUTH APPALACHIA 64 DISTRICT 8, WEST CENTRAL 66 DISTRICT 9, EAST CENTRAL 71 DISTRICT 10, SOUTHWEST 75 DISTRICT 11, SOUTHERN . 79 DISTRICT 12, GULF COAST 82 CHAPTER 3, REQUIREMENTS 95 97 INTRODUCTION . DEMAND INDICATORS 98 98 Population . Economy .107 Recreation Trends 115 'diii Page Table of Contents (Continued) 136 STANDARDS Urban and Metropolitan Park Areas 139 Nonurban Parks and Recreation Areas 141 Water Quality Criteria foi. Interstate andCoastal \ATters in the State of Mississippi 142 Adaptation of Recreation Facilities for thePhysically Handicapped and the Elderly 143 . 145 NEEDS 145 Streams 146 Public Lakes . 146 Natchez Trace 146 Metropolitan Areas 147 Trails Research and Evaluation 147 Specific Potentials for Development 147 148 District Needs Priority Needs of Facilities Based onAnticipated Demand 152 Needs and the Existing Supply 152 173 PROBLEMS IN OUTDOOR RECREATION 173 Lack of Coordination Among RecreationalAgencies Lack of Funds for Recreational Agencies 173 Concentration of Recreational Facilities .174 and Water Conservation Fund Policy .174 of Recreation .174 Planning for More Opportunity .175 .175 Ecological Changes .175 Natural Lakes Historical Sites and Scenic Areas .175 Encroachmen.t .176 .176 Water Pollution Recreation for the Handicapped, the Very Young,Aged, and Economically Disadvantaged 176 .179 CHAPTER 4, RECOMMENDATIONS .181 GOVERNMENTAL AND LEGISLATIVECONSIDERATIONS . Creation of a State Department of EnvironmentalConservation .181 Mississippi Recreational Advisory Council .182 Liability of Private Landowners .183 Boat Registration and Marine Fuel Tax .183 Designation and Protection of Natural Streams .183 Enabling Legislation for Counties and Municipalities .184 Mississippi Park System .184 .185 Stream Ownership .185 Riparian Rights iv Page Table of Contents (Continued) . 186 PLANNING RECOMMENDATIONS Environmental Quality Management .186 .186 Planning . 186 Development .187 Oppor,unities Near Urban Areas .188 Simple Activities .188