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.
Organization
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
2015
Location
National or Global
Topic
Infrastructure
Participation
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
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.
2021 National Recreation and Parks Association
Workforce Development Guide
Tailored for the parks and recreation field, the guide provides an overview of workforce development programs and best practices.
2024 Trek Bicycle
Sustainability Report and Corporate Commitment
In 2020, Trek conducted an emissions audit to better understand the company’s impact and build a plan to become a more conscious and sustainable global citizen
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
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