published Nov 2021
by
Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy
This report was developed by Fourth Economy in partnership with the Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy (formerly the Allegheny Trail Alliance). Research was conducted between the fall of 2020 and the spring of 2021.
published Jan 2023
by
Team Better Block,
AARP
Projects that inspire change — and improve communities for people of all ages
published Dec 2022
by
Alaska State Parks
Outdoor recreation is vital to the lives and livelihoods of Alaskans. The state’s stunning wild landscapes, vast expanses of public land, productive ecosystems, vital cultural traditions, and four seasons of outdoor adventure position Alaska to be a world leader in outdoor recreation.
published Sep 2011
This report from the Center for American Progress looks at recent research on the direct, indirect, and induced jobs created
by the conservation economy—recreation, renewable energy, restoration, and sustainable land management.
published Feb 2023
by
Bureau of Land Management
The mission of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Fire Training and Workforce Development Program is to develop the wildland firefighting workforce through qualification standards, training standards, and workforce development programs in support of BLM fire management objectives.
published Jul 2022
by
Oregon State University
There has been a collective desire across the outdoor recreation economy to gain a better understanding of two critically important and interconnected pieces of the industry: talent attraction and retention initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion outcomes.
published Jun 2021
by
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
The term “workforce development” might not resonate with you or your agency at first glance, but chances are, at some level, your organization is already engaging in workforce development efforts.
published Jun 2021
by
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
Advocates, stewards, and volunteers are key to the success of ecologically balanced park projects and spaces. They provide vital assistance in the advocacy, establishment, maintenance, and educational outreach needed to ensure these spaces are in harmony with nature, well-maintained, and a welcoming place for all.
published Feb 2021
by
KOA Corporation, A Lochner Company
The City of Pasadena's Bikeways Analysis and Feasibility Study builds on the outreach and feedback received during the development of the City's Bicycle Transportation Action Plan.
published Oct 2023
by
USDA Forest Service,
American Trails
This report was produced by American Trails in partnership with the USDA Forest Service USFS Eastern Region. The report and the engagement process that it chronicles represent the kind of cooperation that the 10-Year Trail Shared Stewardship calls for. It has been a pleasure to share in this experience and launch the Trail Challenge in the Eastern Region!
