Leveraging the Great American Outdoors Act and the Land & Water Conservation Fund
With the 2021 passage of the Great American Outdoors Act comes permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund as well as dedicated funding to address backlogged projects on federal lands. Hear about backlogged federal projects moving ahead in Wisconsin, as well as successful past projects to expanded recreational opportunities and how to access this important source of funding. In addition, hear how national organizations are working with agencies across the country to capitalize on this opportunity for rural economic development and to address equity through these projects.
Organization
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Publication Date
2021
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Infrastructure
Rural Communities
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Camping
Climbing
Equestrian
Fishing
Hiking/Running
Hunting
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
Related Resources
2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Smart Growth Self-Assessment for Rural Communities
The Smart Growth Self-Assessment for Rural Communities is a compilation of strategies, organized by 11 common "goal areas," that villages, towns, and small cities can use to evaluate their existing policies to create healthy, environmentally resilient, and economically robust rural places.
GRIT
Adaptive Hiking 101: The Ultimate Guide to Operating an Adaptive Hiking Program
A guide to starting and operating an adaptive hiking program with information about all-terrain mobility equipment, funding, liability, marketing and more.
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Recruitment Slide Deck
This presentation template promotes the attractiveness of outdoor recreation communities and Wisconsin's four-season lifestyle. Customizable for communities to add their specific recreational amenities to create a compelling pitch during recruitment efforts.
Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin
Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
Measure What Matters
