Appendix C - Phased Implementation

Though not included in the design process drawings, a potential phasing diagram for implementation was completed. At this level of detail, this diagram is more of a conceptual drawing, not a final product, intended more so to communicate thoughts on how to best phase in the project.

The first phase of implementation would take place in the stretches between Baum’s Bridge and The Grand Kankakee Marsh Co. Park. This initial phase would act as a demonstration and showcase for what the larger restoration project could accomplish. The second phase builds off the first, expanding both up and downstream. The third phase starts branching away from the river using the railways in the area, as well as expanding to Momence. These first three phases would establish a strong central nucleus to build from. Phase four of seven really starts to expand upriver, heading northward up to Kingsbury F&W Area, as well as establishing the initial portion of trail along the Yellow River. Phase five establishes branches away from the river, these along the Little Kankakee, Potato Creek, and the long southern spur of Beaver Lake trail. Phase six would then finish the project along the Kankakee River, as the design would reach the larger metro areas of South Bend and Kankakee. The final phase completes the small remaining portions of trail that are relatively distant from the river and not integral to the project right off the bat.