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
2019 River Management Society
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.
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.
2021 Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
AventureWIthCare Stewardship
With the guidance and support of several agencies and organizations, #AdventureWIthCare was developed to educate new and existing outdoor users about the responsible behaviors in the outdoors that care for both people and land.
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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