River, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program
This program supports locally-led conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the U.S. It assists communities and public land managers in developing or restoring parks, conservation areas, rivers, and wildlife habitats, as well as creating outdoor recreation opportunities and programs that engage future generations.
Organization
National Park Service
Eligibility
Nonprofit Organization
Government and Tribes
University or School
Focus
Education
Planning
Related Resources
Environmental Protection Agency
Recreation Economy for Rural Communities
The Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program helps communities identify strategies to grow their outdoor recreation economy and revitalize their main streets.
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Do-It-Yourself Economic Impact Analysis
An annual technical assistance program offered by the Office of Outdoor Recreation from April through January. Participants in the nine-month practicum will receive one-on-one coaching and technical assistance as they deploy data-collection techniques to conduct an economic impact analysis of their outdoor recreation asset.
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
