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
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
WiBike Community Toolkit
The educational flyer includes active links that illustrate the path to developing new trails in nine basic phases.
Outdoor Industry Association
Sustainable Business
Empowering outdoor companies to take bold steps to achieve positive impact by embedding sustainability into business and demonstrating measurable impact.
2021 Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Leveraging the Great American Outdoors Act and the Land & Water Conservation Fund
With the 2021 passage of the Great American Outdoors Act comes permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund as well as dedicated funding to address backlogged projects on federal lands. Hear about backlogged federal projects moving ahead in Wisconsin, as well as successful past projects to expanded recreational opportunities and how to access this important source of funding.
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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