River Access Planning Guide
A step-by-step procedure to evaluate existing and anticipated uses, site selection and design facilities that support desired recreation experiences while also protecting natural resources.
Organization
River Management Society
Publication Date
2019
Location
National or Global
Topic
IDEA
Infrastructure
Participation
Activity
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Paddling
Related Resources
2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Parking Spaces/Community Places
This resource describes approaches that can help communities explore new, flexible parking policies that can encourage growth and balance parking needs with other goals.
Willamette Partnership
Accessibility Toolkit for Land Managers
Designed to help land managers understand how people with disabilities engage with the outdoors and provides recommendations and best practices for creating inclusive public spaces.
Headwaters Economics
Rural Capacity Map
A new Rural Capacity Index was created to measure the capacity of local governments — staffing, resources, expertise — for implementing additional investment projects.
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
