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Discovering nature in Crawdad Creek at Platte River State Park. (Cass County) Learning about aquatic wildlife at the Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo. (Kearney County) Goal 2: Develop the Understanding, Appreciation, and Engagement of Nebraska's Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Opportunities Having a plan for understanding, appreciating, and engaging constituents in Nebraska's natural resources through outdoor recreation opportunities requires maintaining and expanding our resources in all areas of the state. Conservation of natural resources protects the natural environment for the future and provides outdoor recreation for Nebraskans. Outdoor recreation-related entities have the most influence and ability to protect natural resources, while utilizing them for outdoor recreation related purposes. Making the public aware of the state's biodiversity will enhance conservation by increasing knowledge and acceptance of resources that benefit all. Providing ample opportunities for constituents to learn about and be supported in their outdoor recreation endeavors is critical to ensuring this goal is met. Creating citizen advocacy for natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities will benefit the public's health, encourage commitment of resources toward outdoor recreational development, and ensure quality of life of community members for generations to come. • Data pertaining to existing and potential areas for outdoor recreation is readily available for providers of outdoor recreation to access. • SCORP data are used as a resource for understanding demand, supply, and demographic information. Public understands, appreciates, and values Nebraska's natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities. • Public understands the importance of promoting outdoor recreation to policy- makers and government officials. • A broad network of partnerships is established to assist in holistic outdoor recreation decision-making. 78 2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 5 S TAT E W I D E C O M P R E H E N S I V E O U T D O O R R E C R E AT I O N P L A N GOAL DESIRED OUTCOMES Action items denoted with a green leaf are immediate recommendations directly related to this desired outcome.