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
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 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 […]
Frank Hugelmeyer, of the Outdoor Industry Association of America spoke at the 2011 State Park Director’s meeting in Custer State Park ( SD ) and showed what a portion of the national economy is driven by the outdoor industry. He cited Association findings and other research that shows the scope of the industry within the economy, from […]
At the upcoming NASORLO meeting in Wilmington, Delaware the National Association of Recreation Resource Planners will unveil the recommended changes to the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. ( See Attachment ) ReframingScorp_2011 FINAL The SCORP is a five year plan that assesses the availability of outdoor recreation resources in each state and sets state priorities […]
August 25, 2011 ( From Federal Recreation Report ) NPS Director John Jarvis and his top aides August 25 introduced the Call to Action at an employee town hall meeting at Ford’s Theater National Historic Site in Washington, D.C. The report is available at http://www.nps.gov/calltoaction/. The 36 recommendations include everything from more healthful eating to […]
The Economic Power of Outdoor Recreation Posted on the White House Blog by Ken Salazar on August 22, 2011 President Obama has made it clear that job creation is, and must remain, front and center for his Administration day in and day out. With that in mind, I traveled to New England this week to […]
A new bipartisan poll released today by the LWCF Coalition shows that an overwhelming 85% of Americans support full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)—the nation’s primary tool since 1965 to provide outdoor recreation and conserve land for parks, wildlife refuges, forests, rivers, trails, historic and cultural sites. By similar margins, the poll […]
In this article from the May 2011 NRPA Magazine, Phillip Ginsburg, General Manager of the San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department, makes key points that not making investments in parks is a big mistake. He cites key benefits of parks, including parks ability to attract businesses, parks create jobs, parks positively impact property values and increase the […]
Recently completed reports document the benefits to youth, the economy and the nation of local parks.. Exercise for Youth benefits – http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/Connect_and_Share/Community/Godbey-Mowen-Summary4-FNL.PDF Economic Impact Benefits – http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/Connect_and_Share/Community/Crompton-Summary5-FNL(1).PDF Youth Development benefits – http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/Connect_and_Share/Community/Witt-Caldwell-Summary3-Final.pdf
