Wisconsin Office of Rural Prosperity
As part of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the Office of Rural Prosperity seeks to foster vibrant, prosperous and resilient rural communities across Wisconsin. The Office aims to be a one-stop shop to help rural stakeholders navigate programs and resources with its online Resource Directory.
Organization
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Health
IDEA
Infrastructure
Participation
Rural Communities
Sustainability
Workforce
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
Trails are Common Ground
Trails are Common Ground
Free promotional materials and assets to help create a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for anyone who steps, rides or rolls onto any trail, anywhere.
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.
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Live + Work Where You Play: Outside in Wisconsin
The sixteen-page publication leverages the state’s outdoor recreation culture, industry and abundant offerings that give Wisconsin employers an edge over the competition in the job market. An electronic version is downloadable for free, or work with the Office to create a customized version.
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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