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Hiking at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument near Harrison. (Sioux County) Morel mushroom hunting along the Missouri River. (Cedar County) Goal 6: Provide and Manage Outdoor Recreation Opportunities that are Sustainable and Ensure Economic Vitality Parks play a key role in the economic stability and growth in communities and the state as a whole. According to the latest estimates, the annual economic impact of outdoor recreation on Nebraska is $2.64 billion. When companies are looking for places to locate their business, one of the major factors they evaluate is quality of life for their employees. Parks, trails, and outdoor recreation opportunities are major drivers in determining the quality of life in a community and should be addressed in any major community or regional planning effort. This SCORP plan serves as a guide in helping all outdoor recreation providers engage in a planning process either as part of a larger comprehensive plan or individually for each park or natural area. The resulting plans can then be used for justification of funding through various grant programs, donors, or governmental appropriations to ensure economic vitality can be achieved for outdoor recreation efforts. The action items on the next page should be considered for this goal. • Recreational gaps and needs related to economic sustainability and vitality are identified. Public understands the clear connection between outdoor recreation and the economic and financial vitality of communities and the state to enhance quality of life. • Economic partnerships are established. • Funding for outdoor recreation opportunities are identified and sustainable through current and future partnerships. • A prioritized plan for economically viable outdoor recreation offerings based on available data is outlined. 94 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.