Broadkill River

Description: Governors Walk – The town of Milton has undertaken an ambitious plan to create the Governors Walk along the Broadkill River, commemorating the birthplace of four Delaware Governors and a Wyoming Governor. Milton is an active participant in the Main Street program. A riverwalk is complete along the north bank of the Broadkill from Wagamons Pond to Milton Memorial Park, and plans are underway to continue on the south bank across from Memorial Park along Mill Alley, a connector to Mulberry Street.

Description: McCabe Preserve – The Nature Conservancy has begun efforts to protect land both upstream and downstream of Milton. The McCabe Preserve, downstream of town, was dedicated in June 1998. A 2-mile canoe trail connects the preserve with Milton Memorial Park. The McCabe Preserve has 3 miles of trails.

Lewes

Description: City of Lewes – The Lewes Greenway and Trail Committee envisions a network of protected open space and pathways that link parks, natural areas, and historic sites throughout the town. A route has been established and Lewes Greenway signs identifying points of interest are in place.

Description: Cape Henlopen State Park – Cape Henlopen State Park encompasses a multitude of natural and cultural resources and 13 miles of trails and pathways. A master plan for the park will guide the development of, among other things, additional trails and pathways. The Division of Parks and Recreation is also in the process of acquiring land on the west side of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. There is a possibility of additional trails and pathways in this area of the park as well.

Nanticoke River

Description: Efforts to protect and enhance the Nanticoke River corridor are underway by a number of agencies, including the City of Seaford, the Nanticoke River Watershed Conservancy, and The Nature Conservancy.

Broad Creek

Description: The Town of Laurel is planning a riverwalk along Broad Creek. Plans call for the project to begin at Records Pond extending west to Market Street Square Park linking with the downtown area west to River Park.

James Branch

Description: The complex of ponds and bottomland forested corridors contains significant archaeological sites, many rare plants, and the northernmost natural stand of bald cypress in North America. Significant water-based recreational and environmental education opportunities are available.

Assawoman Canal

Description: The Assawoman Canal connects Little Assawoman Bay with Indian River Bay. The Division of Parks and Recreation owns and manages 66 acres along the banks of the canal.

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