Purpose of the SCORP

• Identify diverse community outdoor recreation issues and needs throughout the state of Louisiana

• Identify and prioritize outdoor recreation recommendations for improvements

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Federal Requirements

• The SCORP is a requirement for the Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund program (LWCF) administered by the National Park Service

• Includes an evaluation of the demand (need) for and supply (inventory) of outdoor recreation resources and facilities in the State

• State receives LWCF funding and develops criteria for grant awards based on SCORP

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LWCF, the SCORP and how it fits in

• Public information gathered to identify needs from across the state:

– 8 planning regions– Telephone survey– Internet surveys – MindMixer town hall– Task Force Committee– SCORP Advisory Committee

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LWCF, the SCORP and how it fits in

• Compile info & create “findings”

• “Findings” determine state priorities

• Priorities provide statewide planning guidance & grant

funding initiatives

Green Play’s Scope of Work

1. Statewide Recreational Use and Needs Survey2. Task Force Committee & SCORP Advisory Team

Meetings 3. Regional Stakeholder Workshops2. Inventory and level of service analysis 2. GIS Mapping3. Findings and Visioning4. Document Development

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Planning Schedule

March – May

Aug - Feb

Feb - March

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What good is the SCORP to me?

• Partner with the state to identify key issues:– Improvements needed – Plan for future acquisitions & development– Curtail vandalism– Maintenance & Operations Strategies – Meet demands for a growing population– Balance conservation & development– Barrier-free access– Education and promotion

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What you stand to gain

2014-2019 SCORP =Your planning document to justify & prioritize funding:

• Economic development• Park System improvements• Identify future land acquisitions• Promote quality of life in your

community

How You Can Help

• Promote & use our online public forum in your community

• Keep us up to date with your recreation data

• Help us identify your current issues, needs, trends & priorities

• Use the 2014-2019 SCORP & implement recommendations

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Thanks

Kristin Caborn, Project Managerkristinc@greenplayllc.comCindy Heath cindyh@greenplayllc.com

Cleve Hardman and Suzette Simms Land & Water Conservation Fund ProgramDivision of Outdoor Recreation, Louisiana Office of State Parksoutdoorrec@crt.la.gov

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2015 VISION FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION