1. SCORP Keys to Success Involvement-Steering Committee Public Input-Surveys and Focus Groups Comprehensive Evaluation of Statewide Recreational Needs and Contributions Steering Committee findings Finalize Goals and Objectives Implementation

2. Involvement – SCORP Steering Committee Governor’s Office Representatives from the Governor’s and Lt. Governor’s offices Federal Agencies BLM Forest Service Bureau of Reclamation National Park Service State Agencies Parks and Wildlife State Recreational Trails Committee Local Affairs CODOT Tourism Public Health Great Outdoors Colorado Local Governments Counties Municipalities Recreation Districts Parks and Recreation Association Non-profits Great Outdoors Colorado Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Rocky Mountain Climate Organizations Colorado Youth Corps Association Bicycle Colorado Colorado Mountain Club Continental Divide Trail Alliance Live Well Colorado Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition Colorado Snowmobile Association Colorado Mountain Bike Association Private Sector and Outdoor Industries REI Colorado Ski Country USA Outdoor Industry Association Kaiser Permanente

3. More than Just Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Recreation

4. Planning Framework

5. WHAT IS THE SCORP? The SCORP update is required every five years for Colorado to maintain eligibility for federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) allocations. A central goal of the SCORP is to identify outdoor recreation trends, needs, and issues that will help direct each state’s use of its LWCF apportionment, which is allocated annually by Congress.

6. SCORP PURPOSE Inventory outdoor recreation supply and demand in Colorado Recommend strategies to maintain and improve Colorado’s outdoor recreation heritage Support local and statewide initiatives guiding the long-term maintenance and enhancement of outdoor recreation resources Allows for strategic allocation of limited funds

7. SCORP PROCESS

8. LOCAL GOVERNMENT SURVEY Top five most significant Investment needs: Community trail systems Regional trail systems Additional trail corridors, conservation easements, and/or rights of way Team sports facilities Additional opportunities/access for water-based recreation

9. PUBLIC SURVEY PUBLIC SURVEY Key Takeaways Walking, hiking/backpacking and picnicking make up the 3 most popular activities (271,000,000 activity days per year) Most recreation takes place in N. Central, Metro, and NW Regions Residents in the SW are least likely to travel to other regions 40% of respondents stated that local, state, and federal agencies that manage recreational areas are underfunded Providers should focus on operation and maintenance of existing infrastructure and facilities as well as long-term planning & mgt

10. FOCUS GROUPS SUMMARY Met with urban youth groups in Denver Metro Area Key Outcomes: -Outdoor Recreation Important -Team Sports, with Friends or school/youth programs -Less focus on traditional outdoor recreation -Very informed about benefits of recreation Barriers: Other commitments, Internet, Lack of Interest, Logistical challenges Opportunities: Incentives, education as ways to increase participation