Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Community Resources webpage: Game
and Parks has a page for information and
resources that will enable you to make your
community outdoor recreation visions a reality.
The resources and grant opportunities listed
are available for Nebraska communities.
outdoornebraska.gov/communityresources
Nebraska Horse Trails Committee: Goals of this
group include promoting trail riding, providing
educational opportunities, and preserving horse
trails in our state. nehorsetrails.com
Nebraska Open Meetings Act: The Nebraska
Open Meetings Act guarantees that every
meeting of a public body shall be open to the
public in order that citizens may exercise their
democratic privilege of attending and speaking
at meetings of public bodies. Neb. Rev. Stat.
ยงยง 84-1407 through 84-1414 (2014, Cum. Supp.
2022) ago.nebraska.gov/open-meetings
Nebraska State Snowmobile Association: This
group provides a yearly convention and other
events for snowmobile enthusiasts.
nebraskasnowmobiler.com
Nebraska Statewide Comprehensive
Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP): SCORP
is a resource for Nebraska communities and
recreation professionals planning for outdoor
recreation. SCORP evaluates the supply and
demand for outdoor recreation opportunities
and summarizes state and regional
demographics. It also provides guidance on
future development of park lands through the
goals and Land and Water Conservation fund
priority projects. outdoornebraska.gov/about/
community-resources/community-plans
Nebraska Trails Foundation: Incorporated in
1989, the Nebraska Trails Foundation exists to
develop multi-use trails throughout Nebraska
resulting in healthier lives, natural green space
corridors, and improved quality of life for all.
nebraskatrailsfoundation.org
Nebraska Water Trails Guide: This guide
is designed to give communities the
tools they need to develop, maintain,
upgrade, and promote a successful
water trail. outdoornebraska.gov/about/
community-resources/community-plans
Northwest Nebraska Trails Association:
The Northwest Nebraska Trails Association
formed in early 2017 when a group of outdoor
recreationists saw the need for a local
organization to support the development,
promotion, and maintenance of the region's
outstanding trails resources for non-motorized
exploration. nwnebraskatrails.com
Penn State Center for Dirt and Gravel
Road Studies: Trail Surface Aggregate
information resources. dirtandgravel.psu.edu/
about-the-center/trails
People for Bikes: Complies the latest research
to measure progress toward creating safe, fun,
and connected places to bike and getting more
people on bikes more often.
peopleforbikes.org/research
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: At Rails-to-Trails
Conservancy, we are building a nation
connected by trails. We reimagine public spaces
to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike
and be active outdoors. railstotrails.org
Recreational Trails Program Database: This is a
database of almost every RTP project completed
since the program's inception. It is a great
tool to use to see what trail projects are being
funded in Nebraska. Also, you can use this tool
to help give you a rough idea of what a project
will cost based on similar scopes of work from
the database. recreationaltrailsinfo.org
Trails Have Our Respect: T.H.O.R.s mission is
to create and share the natural surface trail
experience in Eastern Nebraska and Western
Iowa through advocacy, education, and the
building of sustainable and accessible trails.
thortrails.org
Tread Lightly: A non-profit organization that
leads a national initiative to promote the
responsible use of motorized vehicles when
recreating outdoors. Their goal is to balance the
off-road and off-highway vehicle (OHV) users'
need of adventure with the need to conserve
the places where they ride and explore.
treadlightly.org
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