Colorado SCORP

2008
Colorado SCORP
Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Future:
Strategies for Sustaining Colorado’s
Outdoors Heritage
Presentation Outline
• Key Elements of the Plan/Process
– Stakeholder involvement
– Vision for the plan
– Planning approach
• Data Collection & Key Findings
• Strategic Planning Framework
• Implementation
– Challenges/issues/future efforts
Engage Key Stakeholders
Local Governments
Non-Profits
• Colorado Municipal League
• Great Outdoors Colorado
• Colorado Counties Inc
• Colorado Parks & Rec Assoc.
• Pitkin County Open Space
• Colorado Open Space Alliance
• Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
• Rocky Mtn Climate Org
• Colorado Youth Corps
• Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition
• Bicycle Colorado
• Colorado State Univ.
• Colorado Mountain Club
• Rocky Mountain Recreation Initiative
• LiveWell Colorado
• Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts
• Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education
• Continental Divide Trail Alliance
Federal Agencies
• BLM
• USFS
• NPS
• Reclamation
State Agencies
• Dept of Local Affairs
• Division of Wildlife
• Division of Parks and Outdoor Rec
• State Trails Program
• Tourism Office
• Dept of Public Health and Environment
Private Sector & Outdoor Industry
• REI
• Colorado Ski Country USA
• Outdoor Ski Country USA
• Kaiser Permanente
Key Stakeholders
• Celebratory kick-off
• Quarterly Meetings
• Other local / regional
stakeholders invited to
individual meetings
• Various locations around the
state
• Emphasis on stakeholder
development of priorities
More than Just Outdoor Recreation
Env. Literacy,
Education, & Stewardship
Effective Policies,
Programs,
& Partnerships
Public Lands,
Natural Resources,
& Env. Health
Outdoor Recreation
Active Living &
the Built Environment
Public Health,
Well-being, and Social Change
Tourism &
Market Demands
Thriving
Economies,
Communities,
& Industries
Vision
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“Diverse recreation resources play a key role in the high quality of
life enjoyed by Colorado's citizens and visitors.
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Recreation is more than just an activity; it is a conduit for people of
all ages to connect to the outdoors and enjoy healthy, active
lifestyles.
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With this in mind, the 2008 SCORP, in collaboration with Colorado's
varied outdoor recreation stakeholders, establishes strategies to
holistically and sustainably manage the state's outdoor heritage for
current and future generations.”
Planning Framework
Throughout the Process, we
emphasized…
• SCORP process
accomplishes more than a
plan
• SCORP “sets the tone” for
all outdoor recreation
planning
• Implementation was key
Process Summary
Planning Framework
Key Elements of the SCORP
• Outdoor Recreation Providers and Partners
in Colorado
• Participation and Trends
• Economic Activity
• Colorado’s Recreation Regions
• Priority Issues and Influences
• SCORP Strategic Plan
Data Collection & Key Findings
Trend Data Sources
National Data
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State Data
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NSRE (Nat. Survey on Recreation &
Environment
Outdoor Industry Foundation
Federal Agencies
NSRE (Nat. Survey on Recreation &
Environment
Federal Agencies
Outdoor Industry Foundation
Public Phone Survey
Colorado Tourism Office
Colorado State Parks
Private and Non-Profit Outdoor Recreation
Partners
Local Government Survey
State Demography Office
Colorado Tourism Office
*Black text denotes already available data that was available
**Green text denotes data that was gathered and funded by Colorado State Parks as
part of developing the SCORP.
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70%
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Percent participating, 1995
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Percent participating, 2003
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Percent participating, 2006
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Source: NSRE
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Activity Type
Specific User Group Trends
• Decline in participation between the “child” age group (6 - 12
year olds) and the “teenage” group (13 -17 years) is sharper
among girls than boys
• Male participation declines the most dramatically between the
teenage years and young adulthood (18 - 24 years)
• As outdoor enthusiasts age, they take part in fewer activities
• While the favorite activity among youth between the ages of 6
and 17 is bicycling, young adults prefer running, jogging, &
trail running
Source: Outdoor Industry Foundation, 2007
Cross-Comparing of Data
Performed Cross-Comparison of data for participation in certain categories.
Activity
NSRE
OIF
FWS
Avg. Estimate
Bicycling
1,670,000
1,212,400
N/A
1,441,200
Camping
1,642,000
962,690
N/A
1,302,345
Fishing (any type)
1,109,000
541,520
660,000
770,173
Hunting
526,000
156,287
259,000
313,762
Paddling Sports (Rafting,
Kayaking, Canoeing)
259,000
392,451
N/A
325,726
2,040,000
1,190,000
1,819,000
1,683,000
Wildlife Viewing (including birding)
Public Survey
• Goal: Gather more relevant data specific
to Statewide Outdoor Recreation Trends
– Administered by Univ. Of Colorado, Boulder
Leeds School of Business
• General phone survey (95% confidence
interval)
• However, most respondents from major
metropolitan areas
Public Survey – Sample Results
Typical Recreation Travel Distance (Weekday vs. Weekend)
50%
45%
40%
Recreation Travel Distance Weekday
35%
Recreation Travel Distance Weekend
Percent
30%
25%
20%
15%
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5-9 Miles
10-19 Miles
20-49 Miles
Distance Traveled
50-99 Miles
100 Miles or more
Funding Levels for Local, State, and Federal Lands Open to Recreation
Don't know/no
response, 8%
Receive more than
enough public funding,
1%
Receive adequate
public funding, 29%
Need additional public
funding, 62%
Local Government Survey
• Inventory Local Outdoor Recreation
Amenities and Needs
• Quantify unmet needs
• $454 million unmet need
• Take-a-ways:
– Keep it simple
– Online survey desirable
Quantifying Economic Impact
Economic Activity Related to
Outdoor Recreation
Annual economic activity generated
by outdoor recreation in Colorado is
likely between $10 - $15 billion!
Priority Issues & Influences
Issues & Influences
• Comprehensive evaluation of all data
• Prioritization of key issues
– Collaborative process
– Address agreed upon issues in plan
Priority Issues & Influences
Issue #1: Effects of Environmental Change on Recreation
& Tourism
Issue #2: Changing Demographics & Related RecreationTourism Market Demands
Issue #3: Interconnection between Public Health &
Outdoor Recreation
Issue #4: Funding Shortfalls for Recreation
Management
Issue #5: Improved Integration of Recreation Interests &
Needs in Land Use & Other Relevant Planning
Efforts
Strategic Planning Framework
• Goal 1: Address and/or minimize the
potential negative effects of environmental
change on recreation and tourism.
• Goal 2: Assess, understand, and adapt to
the growing demands and changing
recreation and tourism preferences of
residents and visitors.
Strategic Planning Framework
• Goal 3: Promote outdoor recreation as a
means of improving public health among
Coloradans, particularly youth.
• Goal 4: Address funding challenges
associated with maintaining and managing
Colorado's outdoor recreation resources.
Strategic Planning Framework
• Goal 5: Sufficiently account for outdoor
recreation needs in local, regional, and
statewide planning efforts.
Key Implementation
Recommendations
• Key Implementation Recommendation #1:
Form a Statewide Advisory Council or
Governor’s Commission on Colorado’s
Outdoors to implement key policies related to
recreation and open space initiatives.
Key Implementation
Recommendations
• Key Implementation Recommendation #2:
Coordinate an annual mini-conference or
summit on outdoor recreation in conjunction
with the Governor’s Tourism Conference (or
as a stand-alone event) to continue fostering
sustainable partnerships, assessing policy
initiatives, identifying stakeholder roles and
agency niches, and tracking progress in
implementing priority recommendations.
Key Implementation
Recommendations
• Key Implementation Recommendation #3:
Educate Colorado’s citizens about the many
important issues affecting outdoor recreation
and the benefits of outdoor recreation
through coordinated public outreach and
environmental education efforts.
Strategic Planning Framework
Issue # 3: Connection Between Public Health and Outdoor Recreation
Goal 3: Promote outdoor recreation as a means of improving public health among Coloradans,
particularly youth.
Objectives and Supporting Actions
Suggested Lead
Potential Collaborative Partners
Recommended
Priority
Implementer(s)
and Resources
Timeframe*
Level
Objective 3.1 Integrate efforts committed to fostering the connection between public health and outdoor recreation.
Establish a statewide coalition to integrate existing planning strategies related to public health, youth, outdoor recreation,
environmental literacy, and stewardship to leverage resources and avoid duplication of efforts. The coalition could meet monthly or
quarterly and be modeled after or be developed as a sub-committee of CORRP, or could be overseen by the CDPHE.
Proposed Gov's Commission
CORRP or CDPHE
Fall 2008
Secure a Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) volunteer to help organize the coalition, meetings, virtual clearinghouse, and to
assist with implementation of these strategies.
CYCA
CORRP or CDPHE
Summer 2008
Increase awareness to user groups and encourage partners to use existing databases that compile information about organizations,
partnerships, programs, and resources that can help implement Issue #3 recommendations outlined in the SCORP strategic plan;
provide this information to the coalition.
CAEE, CDPHE, OIF, CPRA
Vista volunteer
Summer 2008
Participate in the 2008 Earth Day Summit:Connecting Colorado Kids to Nature (and Leadership Committee); begin organizing
diverse interests into a statewide coalition to implement the proposed strategies in SCORP.
NWF & EPA
Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Lt.
Gov.
Organize and promote the National Get Outdoors Day as part of National Great Outdoors Month.
ARC, USFS, CDTA
Federal, State, and Local Agencies,
SCORP St. Com.
Host a breakout session at the 2008 Governor's Tourism Conference on getting youth active in the outdoors.
State Parks
Collaborate with the TPL and NPS on events featuring Richard Louv to promote getting youth active in the outdoors.
State Parks, LiveWell & CDPHE
Spring 2008
Jun-08
Fall 2008
SCORP St. Com. Members
Fall 2008
Select designated liaisons from SCORP Steering Committee to participate in various concurrent planning efforts, such as ACE
Task Force, USFS More Kids in the Woods project, USFWS Let's Go Outside for Health campaign, NWF's Green Hour, Children in
Nature Network opportunities, LiveWell planning initiatives, etc.
LiveWell & CDPHE
Identify the current number of partnerships involved in meeting this objective and update the list annually to measure change.
State Parks, LiveWell, & CDPHE
Vista volunteer
Conduct the statewide educational and awareness campaign detailed in Objective 3.3., beginning with the Governor's Office
Proclamation of a "No Child Left Inside Day."
LiveWell, & CDPHE, Proposed
Gov's Commission, CPRA
TPL, NPS, State Parks, CYCA, CAEE,
VOC
Fall 2008
Draft and implement a Colorado Childrens' "Outdoor Bill of Rights."
State Parks, LiveWell & CDPHE,
CPRA
CAEE, CYCA, VOC
Fall 2008
Foster relationships with leadership from critical stakeholders, such as public land agencies, outdoor recreation providers, and
parks and recreation departments to help develop and implement new policy initiatives.
LiveWell & CDPHE, CPRA
SCORP St. Com. members, DOLA, CML,
CCI
Winter 2008
Convene a summit of stakeholders (including the Lt. Governor and the proposed coalition listed under Objective 3.1) to identify
policy initiatives, levels of support, and implementation strategies. (Summit could be organized as a session during a recreation
forum held in conjunction with the Governor's Tourism Office or during the Trust for Public Land's Richard Louv event in Fall 2008).
LiveWell & CDPHE, Proposed
Gov's Commission
CAEE, CYCA, VOC, State Parks, CPRA
Fall 2008
Objective 3.2 Develop new policies and initiatives to increase participation in outdoor recreation.
Strategic Planning Framework
• Annual “Check-In” meeting with SCORP
Implementation Team
SCORP Implementation Summary
Issue # 3
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Issue # 3
Participate in the 2008 Earth Day Summit:Connecting Colorado Kids to Nature (and
Leadership Committee); begin organizing diverse interests into a statewide coalition to
implement the proposed strategies in SCORP.
Collaborate with the TPL and NPS on events featuring Richard Louv to promote getting youth
active in the outdoors.
Select designated liaisons from SCORP Steering Committee to participate in various
concurrent planning efforts, such as ACE Task Force, USFS More Kids in the Woods
project, USFWS Let's Go Outside for Health campaign, NWF's Green Hour, Children in
Nature Network opportunities, LiveWell planning initiatives, etc.
Conduct the statewide educational and awareness campaign detailed in Objective 3.3.,
beginning with the Governor's Office Proclamation of a "No Child Left Inside Day."
Draft and implement a Colorado Childrens' "Outdoor Bill of Rights."
Convene a summit of stakeholders (including the Lt. Governor and the proposed coalition
listed under Objective 3.1) to identify policy initiatives, levels of support, and implementation
strategies. (Summit could be organized as a session during a recreation forum held in
conjunction with the Governor's Tourism Office or during the Trust for Public Land's Richard
Louv event in Fall 2008).
Determine new legislative initiatives or existing resources to provide more outdoor education
programs.
Promote the 2009 Colorado State Parks Anniversary by publicizing state parks as
opportunities for improving public health and engaging in outdoor activities.
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Strategic Planning Framework
• Annual meetings with SCORP Implementation
team
• SCORP is the foundation for CORRP
(CO Outdoor Recreation Resource Project)
• Monthly CORRP meetings tie to SCORP Issues
• Key is generating as much “buy-in” as possible
– Make sure you have the right people involved from beginning!
Additional Information
Scott Babcock, AICP
Strategic Planning Program Manager
Colorado State Parks
303-866-3437
[email protected]
To access the SCORP document visit:
www.coloradoscorp.org