Saturday, January 5, 2013

Five Year Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Released

Concord, New Hampshire - The New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Office of Energy and Planning (OEP) has released the 2013-2018 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The State is required to produce a plan every five years to comply with National Park Service requirements to remain eligible to receive federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant funding.
“The SCORP is an excellent tool for the Division, other state agencies and local communities to use as a resource,” stated Phil Bryce, Director, New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. “A tremendous amount of work went into the development of this document through outreach to state agencies, local government, and the general public.”

The 2013-2018 New Hampshire SCORP provides the outdoor recreation community with a proactive framework
based on a strategic vision, current data, and public input, and offers recommended Priorities, Goals, and Actions. This framework is offered as a guide and resource to be used frequently by diverse recreation agencies, businesses, non-profits, and communities statewide to develop collaborative projects that will provide easily accessed and safe physical connections for outdoor recreation opportunities in every corner of the state.

“OEP is pleased once again to partner with DRED on the SCORP,” Joanne Cassulo, Interim Director, Office of Energy and Planning. “The document highlights the value of outdoor recreation to the overall health of our communities and citizens and we look forward to supporting DRED on its implementation.”
The 2013-2018 SCORP can be found on the NH Division of Parks and Recreation’s website, http://www.nhstateparks.org/who-we-are/division/reports.aspx.

About the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation
The Division of Parks and Recreation is comprised of the Bureau of Parks Operations, Bureau of Historic Sites, Bureau of Trails, and Cannon Mountain.  The Division manages a multitude of properties, including state parks, beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, trails, waysides, and natural areas.  The Division of Parks and Recreation is one of four divisions of the Department of Resources and Economic Development.  To learn more, visit www.nhstateparks.org or call 603/271-3556.

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