America’s Great Outdoors ( AGO ) First Annual Report

The AGO has released it’s first annual report.  Go to http://americasgreatoutdoors.gov/2011/10/12/americas-great-outdoors-progress-report-shows-conservation-recreation-gains-and-economic-benefits/ to read and download the report.

Rec. Trail Assn. Provide Up To Date Information on Funding and Advocacy

The American Trails organization provides persons interested in trails with the latest information to understand and know what to do as an advocate for ongoing funding for trails.  Please go to.. for this information http://www.americantrails.org/resources/fedfund/RTPreauthCRT09.html

A Summary of the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation – AGO Recommendation

Attached is a Power Point program presented at the recent NASPD conference that shows the role of FICOR in implementing key components of the American’s Great Outdoors program..  FICOR was established through an Executive Order and was a key recommendation of the AGO. FICOR summary and update for NASPD FINAL Sep82011

The Outdoor Foundation Releases 2011 Outdoor Study

The Outdoor Foundation Releases 2011 Outdoor Recreation Participation Study Report shows recreation remains key part of American lifestyle with strong outdoor participation across geographies and encouraging trends among youth Nearly 50 percent of all Americans ages six and older participated in outdoor recreation last year, according to a new study released today by The Outdoor […]