Project Overview

Priority Group: Livable Communities

Reach: 66,000+ residents in Walker County

Goal: Improve health outcomes for Walker County while enhancing the economic vitality and livability of the community.

Primary Metric: Percent of Walker County residents with increased access to spaces for physical activity

Partners: Walker County Health Action Partnership, Walker County Commission, Alabama Scenic River Trail, Walker Area Community Foundation

Proven Success:

• Walker County Commission adopted a resolution in June of 2015 to designate four waterways in Walker County as part of the Alabama Scenic River Trail.

• Walker County Lake has developed a master plan for improvements of community recreational facilities, and implementation is underway. Learn more here: http://www.uwca.org/our-impact/health/walker-county-lake/