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Resources
Conservation
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
Sustainability in Parks and Recreation Report
https://www.nrpa.org/sustainabilityreport/
Environmental Review through the Conservation
and Environmental Review Tool (CERT)
https://outdoornebraska.gov/conservation/
environmental-review/
Nebraska Pond Management Guide
Information on pond construction, stocking,
environmental modifications, maintenance, etc.
https://outdoornebraska.gov/about/community-resources/
community-plans/
Wetland Conservation and Local
Planning Guidebook
https://outdoornebraska.gov/about/community-resources/
community-plans/
Demographics, Economics
and Health
US Census Bureau
https://data.census.gov/
The Economic Impact of Parks
An Examination of the Fiscal Effects of Operations
and Capital Spending by Local Park and Recreation
Agencies on the U.S. Economy
https://www.nrpa.org/EconomicImpact/
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Outdoor
Recreation Satellite Account
This U.S. Department of Commerce site measures
the economic activity as well as the sales or
receipts generated by outdoor recreation activities.
Industry breakdowns of outdoor employment and
compensation are also included.
https://www.bea.gov/data/special-topics/
outdoor-recreation
Economic Impact Study – American Horse Council
The results of this study shed light on the significant
and robust contributions of the equine industry to the
U.S. economy.
https://horsecouncil.org/economic-impact-study/
Nebraska County Health Rankings and Roadmaps
The annual data release provides a revealing
snapshot of how health is influenced by where we
live, learn, work, and play.
https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/
nebraska?year=2024
Nebraska Recreation & Parks Association (NeRPA)
The Nebraska affiliate of the National Recreation and
Park Association
https://nerpa.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
Funding
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
https://outdoornebraska.gov/about/community-resources/
grants/land-and-water-conservation-fund/
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
https://outdoornebraska.gov/about/community-resources/
grants/recreational-trails-program/
Watchable Wildlife Grants
Grant program to help develop wildlife-viewing and
nature-based experiences in Nebraska.
https://outdoornebraska.gov/about/community-resources/
grants/watchable-wildlife-grants/
Civic and Community Center Financing
Fund (CCCFF)
Provided by the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development
https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/
community/cccff/
Nebraska Environmental Trust Grant
Opportunities
https://environmentaltrust.nebraska.gov/
Scrap Tire Management Grant Programs
Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and
Environment program provides grants for purchase
of tire-derived products such as crumb rubber and
poured-in-place surfacing.
https://dee.nebraska.gov/aid/waste-loans-grants-rebates/
scrap-tire-management-grant-programs
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