Sometimes it takes academia a while to catch up with things we ‘know’ at a gut level. Case in point: a recent study published in the International Journal of Health Geographics, Tweeted along by childhood researcher and “play advocate” Tim Gill, shows that pre-school kids who live in greener neighborhoods are more likely to play […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2012-02-09 12:15:002012-04-12 10:32:08Research: Neighborhood Parks and Open Space Access Encourages Activity in Children
New survey finds voters in key western states believe US does not have to choose between environment & economy; support protections for air, water,and parks COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The results from the 2012 Colorado College State of the Rockies Conservation in the West poll find that western voters across the political spectrum – from […]
The USFS has commissioned several studies of outdoor recreation trends. These reports are available at the following sites.. Recent Outdoor Recreation Trends http://warnell.forestry.uga.edu/nrrt/nsre/IRISRec/IRISRec23rpt.pdf Hispanic Americans and Outdoor Recreation http://warnell.forestry.uga.edu/nrrt/nsre/IRISRec/IRISRec24rpt.pdf If you wish to see the other IRIS Reports, go to http://warnell.forestry.uga.edu/nrrt/nsre/IrisReports.html t
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2012-01-19 08:56:202012-01-19 08:56:20New Outdoor Recreation Research released !
The USFS has released an assessment of the status of outdoor recreation in the past ten years. This report outlines trends in outdoor recreation in the nation. A very valuable research resource. An excerpt reads.. While motorized activities showed growth up to about 2005, these activities, along with hunting and fishing, and backcountry activities, ended […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2011-12-19 22:54:132011-12-19 23:09:38Research shows growth in viewing and photographing nature as key outdoor recreation trend in past ten years
Over 100 economists report that the aquisition and development of parks are needed to grow the nations economy. See the report which was published in the New York Times on Monday, December 5, 2011. http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/are-parks-a-boon-to-the-economy/
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2011-12-05 16:36:552011-12-05 16:36:55Evidence keeps growing: Parks are needed to grow the economy!
Economic Impact of State and Local Parks Summaries for 14 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Connetticut, Virginia, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennslyvania, Virginia and Wisconsin which have been submitted to NASORLO are either summarized below or can be found in the attachments. In addition, economic data for an additional 20 states, including Alaska, Arizona, California, North Carolina, Colorado, […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2011-11-30 18:26:242011-12-11 10:42:08Economic Impact of Parks and Recreation
Attached are the minutes of the 2011 Annual Business meeting of the National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Officers.. NASORLO Annual Business Meeting Minutes9-22-11
In an issue of Science Dailey newsletter, a Oregon research project is presented that indicates, ” One way to help address the epidemic of obesity in the United States is improve access to pleasant hiking trails and an ambitious parks and recreation programs.. “ This study cites on example in West Virginia where a community with high obesity […]
Research: Neighborhood Parks and Open Space Access Encourages Activity in Children
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenSometimes it takes academia a while to catch up with things we ‘know’ at a gut level. Case in point: a recent study published in the International Journal of Health Geographics, Tweeted along by childhood researcher and “play advocate” Tim Gill, shows that pre-school kids who live in greener neighborhoods are more likely to play […]
Western Bipartisan view: Public Lands Essential to Economy
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenNew survey finds voters in key western states believe US does not have to choose between environment & economy; support protections for air, water,and parks COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The results from the 2012 Colorado College State of the Rockies Conservation in the West poll find that western voters across the political spectrum – from […]
New Outdoor Recreation Research released !
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThe USFS has commissioned several studies of outdoor recreation trends. These reports are available at the following sites.. Recent Outdoor Recreation Trends http://warnell.forestry.uga.edu/nrrt/nsre/IRISRec/IRISRec23rpt.pdf Hispanic Americans and Outdoor Recreation http://warnell.forestry.uga.edu/nrrt/nsre/IRISRec/IRISRec24rpt.pdf If you wish to see the other IRIS Reports, go to http://warnell.forestry.uga.edu/nrrt/nsre/IrisReports.html t
Research shows growth in viewing and photographing nature as key outdoor recreation trend in past ten years
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThe USFS has released an assessment of the status of outdoor recreation in the past ten years. This report outlines trends in outdoor recreation in the nation. A very valuable research resource. An excerpt reads.. While motorized activities showed growth up to about 2005, these activities, along with hunting and fishing, and backcountry activities, ended […]
Evidence keeps growing: Parks are needed to grow the economy!
/in Advocacy and Funding, Articles, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenOver 100 economists report that the aquisition and development of parks are needed to grow the nations economy. See the report which was published in the New York Times on Monday, December 5, 2011. http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/are-parks-a-boon-to-the-economy/
Economic Impact of Parks and Recreation
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenEconomic Impact of State and Local Parks Summaries for 14 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Connetticut, Virginia, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennslyvania, Virginia and Wisconsin which have been submitted to NASORLO are either summarized below or can be found in the attachments. In addition, economic data for an additional 20 states, including Alaska, Arizona, California, North Carolina, Colorado, […]
Approved Minutes – NASORLO Board 9-21-11
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenAttached below are the approved version of the minutes of the NASORLO Board of Directors on Sept. 21, 2011. NASORLO Board 9-21-11EditApproved
Draft Minutes: NASORLO Board Meeting 11-18-11
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenAttached below are the minutes of the NASORLO Board of Directors on November 18, 2011. NASORLO Draft Board Minutes 11-18-2011
2011 NASORLO Annual Business Meeting Minutes – Draft
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenAttached are the minutes of the 2011 Annual Business meeting of the National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Officers.. NASORLO Annual Business Meeting Minutes9-22-11
Science Daily notes P&R facility access fights obesity
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenIn an issue of Science Dailey newsletter, a Oregon research project is presented that indicates, ” One way to help address the epidemic of obesity in the United States is improve access to pleasant hiking trails and an ambitious parks and recreation programs.. “ This study cites on example in West Virginia where a community with high obesity […]