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22 2025–2030 SCORP NEBRASKA'S OUTDOOR RECREATION PRIORITIES Recognize resource sustainability • Promote opportunities: Community parks are key to getting people exposed to and engaged with outdoor recreational activities. » Partner with local health care providers/hospitals » Provide public awareness/education • Evaluate the quality and condition of recreational resources for future planning. » When evaluating the quality and condition of recreational resources, consider age and life expectancy of equipment, current and future maintenance requirements, etc. • Employ professional planning and design partnerships when applicable. » Consider grant programs, economic development agencies, nonprofits and other agencies that support planning and design to assist with funding. • Utilize conservation guidance documents to guide resource sustainability within outdoor recreation. » Nebraska Game and Parks State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) » Nebraska Game and Parks Conservation Environmental Review Tool (CERT) » University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Game and Parks Integrating Wetland Conservation Into Local Planning guidebook » Nebraska Pond Management Guide » Nebraska Game and Parks Natural Playscape Guide » National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Sustainability in Parks and Recreation Report (https://www.nrpa.org/sustainabilityreport/) Design and preliminary engineering costs can be used as match in a LWCF grant application. Natural Playscapes Guide: Natural playscapes are a fun way to get people of all ages engaged with the outdoor environment. 93% of U.S. adults – across all ages, races, political affiliations and regions of the country – agree conservation is an essential role of parks and recreation. Parks & Recreation, December 2024 Outdoor Education Rendezvous at Niobrara State Park in Knox County. DRAF T