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An Anthracite Heritage Area?
Michael C. “Mike” Korb MIKEKORB,LLC2016 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation
Conference“Economics and the Environment”
Indiana University of Pennsylvania June 23, 2016
The National Trust for Historic Preservation defines heritage tourism as:“traveling to experience the places,
artifacts, and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the
past”
HERITAGE TOURISM
54% of U.S. residents participate in heritageactivities while traveling, 129.6 million adults/year
(23% increase in five years)heritage travelers spend an average of $1,319 per
trip (33% increase in five years)contribute >$171 billion annually to the U.S.
economy.
Tourism is a big, growing industry in the U.S. and worldwide, and heritage tourism is one of the
fastest growing segments of that industry.
HERITAGE TOURISM
Heritage Tourists • Spend 36% more• Use a hotel, motel or B&B 13% more• Are 58% more likely to spend $1,000 ea• Travel on 53% longer trips than other travelers PA is the fourth leading state in attracting heritage visitors.
HERITAGE TOURISM
OK, let me Google©
“Coal Heritage”
The National Coal Heritage Area encompasses 13 counties and is situated in the heart of the formidable Appalachian Mountains. As you journey through the coalfields of Southern West Virginia you will pass through deep valleys, follow rushing streams and rivers, and find yourself surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The glorious mountains, charming towns, and deep rooted traditions are just a few of the appeals that draw visitors to the National Coal Heritage Area and make Southern West Virginia such an enchanting place to visit. The Coal Heritage Trail is located within the National Coal Heritage Area and winds through more than 187 rugged miles of scenic industrial heritage, where thousands of hard-working miners labored to produce the coal which created modern America. The story of the southern West Virginia “smokeless” coalfields is a remarkable legacy of working-class culture, industrial might, racial and ethnic diversity, and the creation of a unique and distinctive culture of national significance. The coal mines along the Coal Heritage Trail produced the abundant and economical fuel which transformed rural America into an industrial power, provided jobs and homes for thousands of people fleeing persecution and oppression, made immense fortunes for those who invested in the industry, and produced a storied society with a peculiar and fascinating legacy. Between 1950 and 2000, Southern West Virginia’s population decreased by one-third. Unemployed miners and their families left the state in droves, leaving behind remnants of a once-thriving region. In many places, these structures still exist, displaying coalfield history captured in time. In 1996, Congress passed the National Coal Heritage Area Act, thanks largely to Representative Nick J. Rahall of West Virginia. The National Coal Heritage Area recognizes Southern West Virginia as a unique cultural region where coal mining has made a significant contribution to the national story of industrialization. As you journey through the National Coal Heritage Area you will pass through National Historic Districts and see many of the physical remnants of the coal boom such as coal miners' homes, company stores, company offices, railroad yards and other structures that defined life in the "smokeless coal fields”. We invite you to come and explore Southern West Virginia and enjoy the many adventures waiting for you here in coal country. While you are here, you will have plenty of opportunities to take in the beautiful scenery; learn about the industry that has fueled America for more than a century; and enjoy some outdoor recreation “wild and wonderful” style.
http://coalheritage.org/
The National Coal Heritage Area encompasses 13 counties and is situated in the heart of the formidable Appalachian Mountains. As you journey through the coalfields of Southern West Virginia you will pass through deep valleys, follow rushing streams and rivers, and find yourself surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The glorious mountains, charming towns, and deep rooted traditions are just a few of the appeals that draw visitors to the National Coal Heritage Area and make Southern West Virginia such an enchanting place to visit. The Coal Heritage Trail is located within the National Coal Heritage Area and winds through more than 187 rugged miles of scenic industrial heritage, where thousands of hard-working miners labored to produce the coal which created modern America. The story of the southern West Virginia “smokeless” coalfields is a remarkable legacy of working-class culture, industrial might, racial and ethnic diversity, and the creation of a unique and distinctive culture of national significance. The coal mines along the Coal Heritage Trail produced the abundant and economical fuel which transformed rural America into an industrial power, provided jobs and homes for thousands of people fleeing persecution and oppression, made immense fortunes for those who invested in the industry, and produced a storied society with a peculiar and fascinating legacy. Between 1950 and 2000, Southern West Virginia’s population decreased by one-third. Unemployed miners and their families left the state in droves, leaving behind remnants of a once-thriving region. In many places, these structures still exist, displaying coalfield history captured in time. In 1996, Congress passed the National Coal Heritage Area Act, thanks largely to Representative Nick J. Rahall of West Virginia. The National Coal Heritage Area recognizes Southern West Virginia as a unique cultural region where coal mining has made a significant contribution to the national story of industrialization. As you journey through the National Coal Heritage Area you will pass through National Historic Districts and see many of the physical remnants of the coal boom such as coal miners' homes, company stores, company offices, railroad yards and other structures that defined life in the "smokeless coal fields”. We invite you to come and explore Southern West Virginia and enjoy the many adventures waiting for you here in coal country. While you are here, you will have plenty of opportunities to take in the beautiful scenery; learn about the industry that has fueled America for more than a century; and enjoy some outdoor recreation “wild and wonderful” style.
The Anthracite Coal Heritage Area encompasses 9 counties and is situated in the heart of the formidable Appalachian Mountains. As you journey through the coalfields of Northeastern Pennsylvania you will pass through deep valleys, follow rushing streams and rivers, and find yourself surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The glorious mountains, charming towns, and deep rooted traditions are just a few of the appeals that draw visitors to the Anthracite Coal Heritage Area and make Northeastern Pennsylvania such an enchanting place to visit. The Anthracite Heritage Trail is located within the Anthracite Coal Heritage Area and winds through more than 187 rugged miles of scenic industrial heritage, where thousands of hard-working miners labored to produce the coal which created modern America. The story of the Northeastern Pennsylvania “anthracite” coalfields is a remarkable legacy of working-class culture, industrial might, racial and ethnic diversity, and the creation of a unique and distinctive culture of national significance. The coal mines along the Anthracite Coal Heritage Trail produced the abundant and economical fuel which transformed rural America into an industrial power, provided jobs and homes for thousands of people fleeing persecution and oppression, made immense fortunes for those who invested in the industry, and produced a storied society with a peculiar and fascinating legacy. Between 1950 and 2000, Northeastern Pennsylvania’s population decreased by one-fifth. Unemployed miners and their families left the state in droves, leaving behind remnants of a once-thriving region. In many places, these structures still exist, displaying coalfield history captured in time. In 1996, Congress passed the Anthracite Coal Heritage Area Act, thanks largely to Representative Paul Kanjorski of Nanticoke Pennsylvania. The Anthracite Coal Heritage Area recognizes Northeastern Pennsylvania as a unique cultural region where coal mining has made a significant contribution to the national story of industrialization. As you journey through the Anthracite Coal Heritage Area you will pass through Historic Districts and see many of the physical remnants of the coal boom such as coal miners' homes, company stores, company offices, railroad yards and other structures that defined life in the "anthracite coal fields”. We invite you to come and explore Northeastern Pennsylvania and enjoy the many adventures waiting for you here in coal country. While you are here, you will have plenty of opportunities to take in the beautiful scenery; learn about the industry that has fueled America for more than a century; and enjoy some outdoor recreation “coal cracker” style.
• Natural Resource Conservation• AHA-VISTAs • With Watershed Partners
• Cultural Resource Preservation, Interpretation and Enhancement• Anthracite Industrial Heritage Coalition• With historical societies, colleges &
universities, historic property managers, community leaders
• Marketing Anthracite Heritage• With county/regional/state tourist promoters
Anthracite Heritage Alliance Goals
PROS & CONS???
Why Not an Anthracite Heritage Alliance
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WHY NOT? an Anthracite Heritage Alliance
share a picture/pictures of #MyCoalRegionon Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Tumblr
https://anthracitecoalregion.com/
WHY NOT? an Anthracite Heritage Alliance
Four Steps Five Principles¶Assess the Potential ¶Collaborate¶Plan and Organize ¶Find the Fit¶Prepare, Protect and Manage ¶Make Sites and Programs ¶Market for Success Come Alive
¶Focus on Quality and Authenticity
¶Preserve and Protecthttp://www.preservationnation.org/information-center/economics-of-revitalization/heritage-tourism/
WHY NOT? an Anthracite Heritage Alliance
WHY NOT? an Anthracite Heritage Alliance
Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalizationo Power + The President’s 2015 and 2016 Budget Proposals - $1 billion from the abandoned mine land fund over five years for AML projects that could improve the economy of distressed coal communities. o The 2016 Omnibus Bill - AML Pilot Program - $30 million to Pennsylvania to accelerate the remediation of AML sites with economic and community development end uses o The 2016 Omnibus Bill – ARC/EDA grants to address the challenges facing coal-impacted communities in the Appalachian Region. o H.R. 4456: 2016 RECLAIM Act - Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More, to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to promote economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through AML reclamation and restoration of land and water resources
WHY NOT? an Anthracite Heritage Alliance
Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization These moneys have to be used for projects
that pose an economic development potential. AML sites have the potential for heritage and
recreational tourism, but people’s imaginations have to be challenged to see these.
We should have a group of heritage supporters lobbying for these bills, making sure the agencies see how our mining heritage sites are an important part of AML
WHY NOT? an Anthracite Heritage Alliance
What the Heck is Mike Korb Recommending?
“NOT A NEW HERITAGE AREA”No, let’s just start a new organization, perhaps reusing the ANTHRACITE HERITAGE ALLIANCE name, be organized to promote and facilitate tourism of the heritage, history, culture and
natural beauty of the entire anthracite region and to educate and apprise about those features and events, starting by reviving and facilitating
the efforts of the original AHA
What the Heck is Mike Korb Recommending?1. A strong new partnership network focusing on shared anthracite heritage issues– across the entire anthracite coal region, and revitalizing AHA(1)’s efforts of addressing legacy mining issues • The partnership network will attempt to include all of the partners in
AHA(1) – OSMRE, ACCWT, VISTA, D&L, LHVA, SRHA, DCNR, DEP, BAMR, PPL, the county conservation districts, EMARR, EPCAMR, FoN, GHRT, LRCA, SHA, SCRA. SGP. Wildlands, Kings, LCHS, Eckley, AHM;
• the agencies and groups that were to be targets of the AIHC - the county, regional and state tourist promotion agencies including all the members of the Black Diamond Tourism Coalition; other historical societies, other colleges & universities, historic property managers, community leaders and others interested in preserving the stories of the anthracite region;
• some obvious oversights by AHA(1) – Pioneer Tunnel, No. 9 Mine and Museum, Lackawanna Mine Tour; the Pennsylvania Anthracite Council and coal operators; chambers of commerce and economic development agencies; ethnic and cultural heritage, environmental, community, professional organizations; private tour and tourism agencies like the rafting and river guides, ski areas, the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area
• The Anthracite Heritage Foundation and the Society for Mining Engineers.
What the Heck is Mike Korb Recommending?2. The new AHA will work to become a sustainable organization, by: • Exploration of the availability of startup funds from
governments, foundations, industry. Target AML and ARC economic revitalization efforts, economic development agencies
• Establishing nonprofit status for the organization, with a paid director
• Subscription fee from “partners”• Engaging the citizens of the region through general
membership, public meetings, and opportunities to actively participate in advisory committees.
• Offering public and continuing education seminars, programs, and forums.
What the Heck is Mike Korb Recommending?2. The new AHA will work to become a sustainable organization, by: • Exploration of the availability of startup funds from
governments, foundations, industry. Target AML and ARC economic revitalization efforts, economic development agencies
• Establishing nonprofit status for the organization, with a paid director
• Subscription fee from “partners”• Engaging the citizens of the region through general
membership, public meetings, and opportunities to actively participate in advisory committees.
• Offering public and continuing education seminars, programs, and forums.
What the Heck is Mike Korb Recommending?3. The new AHA will work with Eckley, Anthracite Heritage Museum, Pioneer Tunnel, EPCAMR, AHFdn, SME, others to organize this summer. Some goals?• reestablish the AHA-VISTA program to continue the work on legacy
pollution,• get the rights to Black Diamonds, pacoalhistory.com, and try to
reactivate the Black Diamond Tourist Coalition, • try to get the PA AMR Conference to revive the “Coal Heritage”
annually• start and support efforts to save the Eckley breaker and Concrete City,• reach out to coal heritage Facebook pages, websites and coal-related
business• learn from the PA Wilds and look for a champion,• support the AHFdn, start other Coal History Weeks across the region,• look at AML sites as heritage – save a culm pile, save an orange pond,
help make sure we save as much as we can from what gets torn down,• lobby for AML funding Heritage Tourism = Economic Development.• work to have an organization functioning by this fall’s (Anthracite)
Johnny Mitchell Day, October 29.
An Anthracite Heritage Area?
Michael C. “Mike” Korb, P.E. MIKEKORB,LLC
[email protected]@gmail.com
570.233.2191
A is for Ashland Museum
A is also for Avondale
B is for blaschak breaker
B is also for Buck Run
C is for Concrete City
C is also for Car-bon-da-le
D is for Dorrance Fan
E is for East Brookside
F is for Forest City
G is for philip Ginder
H is for Huber Park
I is for Irish Hill
I is also for INSANE
J is also for Jim Thorpe
K is for Kings on the Square
K is for Knox Mine Disaster
L is for Lattimer
M is for Minersville
N is for Nanticoke
N is also for Newport
O is for Olyphant
P is for Pittston
P is also for Pioneer Tunnel
Q is for jack Quinn
R is for Railroads
S is for Stockton
S is also for Stankey
U is for Ubaldo
T is for Twin Shaft
V is for Valley View
W is for Wapwallopen
W is also for Whaleback
X is for eXeter(actually the Victory Pig is in Wyoming
but you just try to find an X starter)
Z is for Zenos Frudakis
Z is for Zenos Frudakis
