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 […]
Outdoor Nation Grants to Defend LWCF, Clean Air and Water Courtesy of the Outdoor Industry Association When it comes to advocating for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and other federal programs that help kids enjoy the outdoors, few voices carry as much weight as those of the children themselves. With that in mind, a […]
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 […]
In 2006 the Outdoor Industry Association of America conducted economic impact statements for 21 states. Copy and paste this web address ( http://www.outdoorindustry.org/national-economic-impact-reports.php?action=detail&research_id=52 ) to see the specific data for the states of Alaska Montana Tennessee Arizona Nevada Utah California New Hampshire Vermont Colorado New Mexico Washington Idaho New York West Virginia Louisiana North Carolina […]
Attached is a guide for Advocates to use to support the LWCF. It was prepared by the LWCF Coalition… This has the majority of focus on the federal side of the program, but the information is valuable. Stateside advocates using this should edit where necessary to focus on the values and benefits to local communities of the state […]
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 […]
