To actualize our vision, mission and values for the next three years, we
identified our focus efforts. During the strategic planning process, practical
hopes and aspirations for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission were
shared. Five of these rose to the top. These became the practical vision
elements below, which describe what we would like to have in place within
three years. These elements focus on the operation of the agency, the public,
the team and the resources.
THREE-YEAR PRACTICAL VISION
ADAPTIVE AND INNOVATIVE OPERATIONS
• Creative solutions to problems
• Adaptive to change
• Innovative reservation and permit systems
• Develop and utilize alternative funding
• New funding sources
• Embrace/use technology
• New funding for Natural Legacy Plan
• New system/technology support marketing
and education
P R AC T I C A L V I S I O N 1
WELL-TRAINED AND DEVELOPED TEAM
• Investments in the leadership and development
of our team
• Celebrate/recognize team achievements
• Passionate well-trained team
• Fully staffed
• Team training/trainer
• Diversified workforce
P R AC T I C A L V I S I O N 3
ENHANCED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
• Enhanced accessible infrastructure, landscapes and
facilities
• Enhanced infrastructures (buildings and amenities)
• Recreation opportunities (safe and abundant)
• Places for everyone to experience nature
• Improved access (ADA, hunting, outdoor
recreation)
P R AC T I C A L V I S I O N 5
AN AWARE AND ENGAGED PUBLIC
• Relevant to diverse constituents
• Engaged public
• People share our stories
• Innovative education programming
• Higher levels of understanding of Game and Parks
conservation roles
• High level of trust from Legislature and public
• Expanded partnerships and volunteer base
• Responsive to park users
• Responsive to urban audiences
• Successful implementation of R3 actions
• Diversify audience
P R AC T I C A L V I S I O N 2
STRONG RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP
• Use sound science and stakeholder input to
make decisions
• Balanced resource conservation
• Thriving fish and wildlife
• Responsive to landowner concerns
• Stewardship is a long-term view
• Major advances on nongame species
• Landscape conservation
P R AC T I C A L V I S I O N 4
In 2025, we will have ...
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