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10-Year/Comprehensive SCORP Approach
States are required to complete a SCORP every five years to be eligible for LWCF funding. A few states have received approval from the NPS for completing 10-year plans, although th...
Access to Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Recreation Areas
TPL partnered with PA DCNR and the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association to identify needs for outdoor recreation access for the 2020-2024 SCORP.
Alabama SCORP Communication Examples
A collection of outreach and communications materials from Alabama’s SCORP process, including a postcard, survey flyer, social media blurb, and webinar invitation. These examples d...
Arizona 2025 Trails Plan Public Survey Partner Toolkit
This Partner Toolkit was designed to help organizations and stakeholders promote Arizona’s 2025 Trails Plan Public Survey and encourage broad community participation. It emphasizes...
Arizona SCORP Communication Examples
A collection of outreach and communications materials from Arizona’s SCORP process, including social media posts, emails, press releases, and survey invitations. These examples dem...
Data Collection Methods & Considerations
States have used a variety of data collection methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative, to meet the SCORP requirements identified in the LWCF manual. Today we will discuss...
Example – Self Assessment Planning Tool Standard Operating Procedures SCORP Process*
This example Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) document provides a framework for organizing and managing SCORP planning activities within a state agency. It outlines processes th...
From the Ground Up: Land and Water Conservation Fund-amentals for Tribes – Terminology & Tools
This resource introduces key Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) terminology and tools tailored for Tribal communities. It helps build foundational understanding of LWCF progra...
Intro to SCORP Planning
If you are not familiar with SCORPs – what they are, how to get started, this is the webinar for you! Hear from some experienced SCORP planners to see the different ways that these...
Maximizing SCORP Results with Data
This webinar explores how leveraging data can strengthen SCORPs and improve planning outcomes. It highlights key best practices for using data to support decision-making, identify...
NPS SCORP Updates Presentation
PDF of slides presented by Sam Stivers, NPS Planning Lead for the LWCF Program, about changes to the SCORP planning cycle and LWCF planning grants.
OIG Audit LWCF Monitoring Dec. 2023
This report examines how the NPS managed oversight responsibilities for LWCF State Side grants from fiscal years 2017–2020. The report reviews compliance with the LWCF Act, federal...
Outdoor Recreation Access and Participation Survey (ORAPS): A National System to Collect and Disseminate Outdoor Recreation Information
The ORAPS project aims to develop a rigorous standardized system for collecting and disseminating information on outdoor recreation participation by U.S. households at county, stat...
Resources for Effective Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans
The purpose of this briefing is to document the resources needed to effectively set up, manage, and complete SCORPs regardless of budget, capacity, or approach (e.g., in-house or o...
SCORP Data Methods Guide
The SCORP Data Methods Guide identifies common quantitative methods to understand recreation supply.
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