4 Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
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2020 Annual Report
E C O N O M I C I M P A C T
Outdoor recreation contributes greatly to our quality of life. In Nebraska, hunting, fishing,
wildlife viewing and state park visitation supports more than 24,000 jobs and has an economic
impact of more than $2.64 billion annually.
Game and Parks at a Glance
C O R E V A L U E S
Core values frame the guiding principles that direct how we meet our mission. Our core values
include:
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Integrity — We believe in operating openly and holding ourselves to the highest ethical
standards.
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Honesty — We believe that work done honestly and transparently reflects our mission's
intent.
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Accountability — We believe that we must be responsible to the citizens of Nebraska and
the natural resources we protect and conserve.
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Empathy — We believe in approaching our work with compassion for the resources and the
public we serve.
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Balance — We believe in maintaining a balance between the needs of the natural resources
and the needs of the people we serve.
S T R A T E G I C P L A N – F O C U S O N T H E F U T U R E
In 2018, the Nebraska Game and Parks commissioners approved a five-year strategic plan to
guide the agency in achieving this mission. The plan, Focus on the Future, outlines the agency's
core values and provides guiding principles. It also identifies goals, strategic directions and
desired outcomes in areas including:
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Policy
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Preservation of natural resources
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Management of outdoor recreation opportunities
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Cultivation of public understanding of the natural and cultural resources
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Investment in professional development for staff
M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T
The mission of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is stewardship of the state's fish,
wildlife, park and outdoor recreation resources in the best long-term interests of the people and
those resources.
