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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
