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Resources
Conservation
National Recreation and Park Association
Sustainability in Parks and Recreation Report
www.nrpa.org/sustainabilityreport
Environmental Review through the Conservation
and Environmental Review Tool
outdoornebraska.gov/conservation/environmental-review
Nebraska Pond Management Guide
Information on pond construction, stocking,
environmental modifications and maintenance.
outdoornebraska.gov/about/community-resources/
community-plans
Wetland Conservation and Local
Planning Guidebook
outdoornebraska.gov/about/community-resources/
community-plans
Demographics, Economics
and Health
U.S. Census Bureau
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.
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.
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.
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.
www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/
nebraska?year=2024
Nebraska Recreation & Parks Association
The Nebraska affiliate of the National Recreation and
Park Association.
nerpa.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
Funding
Land and Water Conservation Fund
outdoornebraska.gov/about/community-resources/grants/
land-and-water-conservation-fund
Recreational Trails Program
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.
outdoornebraska.gov/about/community-resources/grants/
watchable-wildlife-grants
Civic and Community Center Financing Fund
Provided by the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development
opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/community/cccff
Nebraska Environmental Trust Grant
Opportunities
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.
dee.nebraska.gov/aid/waste-loans-grants-rebates/scrap-
tire-management-grant-programs
