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Resources for Effective Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans

Overview Section 1: General/Introduction

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

Guide/Manual Section 4: Data Collection & Analysis

The SCORP Data Methods Guide identifies common quantitative methods to understand recreation supply.

methods data quantitative

SCORP Importance

Overview Section 1: General/Introduction

This resource provides a clear, high-level overview of what a SCORP is and why it matters, including its connection to LWCF funding and statewide recreation planning. It can be use...

purpose benefits LWCF eligibility

SCORP Public Engagement Guide

Guide/Manual Section 3: Public Engagement

The SCORP Public Engagement Guide identifies common approaches for assessing demand and identifying recreation issues.

public engagement surveys methods

SCORP Recertification Resources

Checklist Section 2: Planning & Scoping

SCORP Recertification Resources provide guidance for the 5-year SCORP update process, including a decision tree, FAQs, and a checklist. These tools help states determine requiremen...

requirements LWCF 5 year

SCORP Requirements

Checklist Section 2: Planning & Scoping

A checklist of SCORP Requirements, including OPSP and Wetland Component requirements.

LWCF eligibility requirements OPSP

Spatial Analysis Case Studies

Case Study Section 4: Data Collection & Analysis

TPL has worked with several states to identify opportunities and priorities for outdoor recreation access in SCORPs.

data spatial analysis Pennsylvania

Tennessee TREC Project

Example Section 4: Data Collection & Analysis

The Trails - Recreation - Environment - Community Project is an inventory of Tennessee's recreational assets, such as parks, trails, and greenways, for the purpose of accessibility...

Tennessee

Texas Healthy Parks Decision Support Tool

Interactive Tool Section 4: Data Collection & Analysis

The Decision Support Tool is a website that provides state officials, park managers and planners, health professionals and the public not only with data displaying the results of t...

data Texas health

Texas Healthy Parks Plan

Report/Plan Section 4: Data Collection & Analysis

Texas Parks and Wildlife partnered with TPL to conduct a community needs analysis for outdoor access.

data Texas access

Tribal Engagement Resources

Example Section 6: Specialized Resources

This resource bundle includes examples from the Arizona SCORP that support Tribal engagement throughout the SCORP planning process. Materials include a Tribal Engagement Summary of...

tribal consultation

Using Data to Improve Outdoor Access

Video Section 4: Data Collection & Analysis

How can data help communities connect more people to the outdoors? The Trust for Public Land (TPL) has developed innovative tools and approaches that use mapping, research, and ana...

data spatial analysis access

Vermont SCORP Communication Examples

Example Section 3: Public Engagement

A set of SCORP communication examples from Vermont, designed by CRO Planning & Design, including infographics and open house poster templates. These materials demonstrate how to vi...

public engagement outreach input

Virginia Outdoors Plan 2024

Example Section 2: Planning & Scoping

The Virginia Outdoors Plan StoryMap is an interactive example of how a SCORP can communicate statewide outdoor recreation priorities, strategies, and conservation goals through eng...

Visit With Respect resources from Bears Ears Partnership

Guide/Manual Section 6: Specialized Resources

The Visit With Respect resources from Bears Ears Partnership help visitors understand how to responsibly experience a landscape with significant cultural, archaeological, and ecolo...

communications community tribal