AUGUST 20, 2020 Becky Leinweber Executive Director
Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance LAST WEEK, PART ONE:
Current Realities & Future Outlook of Recreation in the Pikes Peak Region WELCOME TO PART TWO:
Successful Strategies for Sustainable Outdoor Recreation & Tourism THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Hosting Partner Summit Sponsor THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Devil’s Playground Sponsor Barr Camp Sponsor
Media Sponsors David Leinweber Chairman
Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance TOP ISSUES FACING THE PIKES PEAK REGION’S OUTDOORS
PIKES PEAK MULTI-USE PLAN Created: September 1999
Do we scrap this plan or complete it?
Challenges? Opportunities! Chris Castilian Executive Director
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) WELCOME Strategic Plan Open House Meeting Roadmap
Celebrate
GOCO 101
Proposed vision for2020 and beyond
Survey: What do you think?
Coming up…
Southwest ConservationCorps GOCO Supported Projects in Rio Grande County
MonteVista Community Sports Complex
South Fork Rio Grande Park
RiverValley Ranch/Rio Grande Legacy
Colorado Wetlands InitiativeLegacy
Ski-Hi Rodeo Arena &Grandstand renovation
Del Norte Area Trails Master Plan
Natural Wonders of the San Luis Valley Play Park Ski Hi Rodeo Arena
GOCO’s Mission
To help the people of Colorado preserve, protect, enhance, and manage the state’s wildlife, park, river, trails, and open space heritage.
Rio Grande Healthy Living Park, Alamosa Lottery Beneficiaries
40%
50% or cap 10% “spillover” Funding Equally Across Program Areas Why We’re Here Today
Chapman Park, Monte Vista What GOCOWants
We want to evolve as a trusted partner and grant maker
We want a values driven, balanced grant program portfolio
We want to ignite & accelerate collaborative projects
We want to break downsilos
Rio Grande Headwaters, San Juan Mountains How We Suggest Getting There
Operate through an equitylens
Establish program values
Optimize our programportfolio
Monte Vista Community Sports Complex Proposed Equity Principles
Accessibility
Community-Centered Approach
Education & Support
Communications
SLV Inspire, Antonito Proposed ProgramValues
Community Vitality
Resource Conservation
Outdoor Stewardship
Equitable Access
Youth Connections
Natural Wonders of the San Luis Valley Play Park Proposed Program Portfolio
Community Impact GrantProgram
Land Conservation GrantProgram
Youth Corps Program
Stewardship Program
Generation WildProgram
Capacity & PlanningProgram
Centennial Program
San LuisValley GOCO’s Draft Strategic DirectionStatement
GOCO elevates collaborative, impactful projects; values equity; and evolves programs to sustain Colorado’s great outdoors.
MonteVista Skate Park Draft Equity Principles
Accessibility | Remove barriers to ensure equal access to funding, staff, GOCO careers; make grantmaking processes efficient and straightforward
Community-Centered Approach | Meet communities where they are; with stakeholders and partners, consider the unique values, interests, and cultures of each community to help fulfill its vision
Education & Support | Operate within a culture of learning; provide stakeholders and partners with resources, training, and assistance and create opportunities for sharedlearning
Communications | Communicate GOCO’s mission, goals, programs, and grant awards using asset-based, jargon-free language; leverage the reach of its comms channels to share authentic, community-centered stories Draft ProgramValues
Equitable Access | We value and support partners and communities actively breaking down barriersto the outdoors.
CommunityVitality | We help partners leverage conservation and outdoor recreation to improve their communities and peoples’ quality of life – to create jobs and promote economic activity, support public health, and enhance education.
Resource Conservation | We support strategic land conservation and resource protection outcomes.
Outdoor Stewardship | We invest in projects that sustain and improve the state’s natural and recreational resources.
Youth Connections | We believe children deserve the opportunity to get outside, benefitting from the happiness, health, and sense of community that come with positive outdoor experiences. ThankYou!
Please Contact Us: [email protected] 303.226.4500
To Find Staff Members: www.GOCO.org/staff
McNeil Ranch, Rio Grande County Cindy Williams
Co-Chair, Envision Chaffee County and Fund Chair, Chaffee County Common Ground CHAFFEE REC COUNCIL ENVISION - WHAT
Develop and execute a cross jurisdictional, county-wide plan that that brings the recreation world together to deliver
as use grows exponentially
CHAFFEE REC COUNCIL A FUTURE BUILT ON COMMON GROUND ENVISION – HOW Listen – Find Common Ground - Act 1. Envision (2017) 2. Common Ground Fund (2018)
CHAFFEE REC COUNCIL A FUTURE BUILT ON COMMON GROUND ENVISION – HOW
3. Recreation in Balance (2019) 4. Chaffee Rec Plan
CHAFFEE REC COUNCIL A FUTURE BUILT ON COMMON GROUND ENVISION – STRUCTURE
Convened by County of Chaffee
Facilitated by Envision – NPO
Driven by Chaffee Recreation Council 21 Top Community Leaders from community, agencies, county, 3 city govt’s, business, health, Ag and conservation
Connected to community by Rec in Balance Taskforce 30 Recreation-related organizations, 60 volunteers
UPPER ARK THRIVES A FUTURE BUILT ON COMMON GROUND ENVISION – FUNDING
Cash Chaffee Common Ground Fund $155,000 to early win projects County of Chaffee Agencies Grants
In Kind Agencies County Community Colorado Forest Restoration Institute at CSU
UPPER ARK THRIVES A FUTURE BUILT ON COMMON GROUND TRANSFERABLE TOOLS
Accomplishments
Community Momentum with 1,500+ engaged
Common Ground Fund Ballot Measure
Transferable Tools: Campsite Collector App / Chaffee Rec Webmap Chaffee Rec Survey Chaffee Rec Report Card
Early Win Projects (8) Healthy Horn Fork SCC Containment Salida Mtn Trails Porta Potties Campsite Adopter Program
CHAFFEE REC COUNCIL Tom Waters Operations Manager
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Colorado Parks and Wildlife
WHY WAS AHRA FORMED ?
Prior to this legislation, the commercial companies that operated on the Arkansas River under a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Special Recreation Permit became concerned that the fees they were paying BLM were not being returned to the local office. • AHRA CREATED IN 1989 (HOUSE BILL 1253) BOUND BY A MANAGEMENT PLAN - 3RD MGT PLAN (1989, 2001 & 2019)
• COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT CPW, BLM & USFS
• CITIZEN TASK FORCE FUNDING
• PASSES, FEES, AND PERMITS (OUTFITTER FEES) • LOTTERY/GOCO • FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS • REGISTRATIONS • SALES, DONATIONS, INTEREST, OTHER KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
BROWNS CANYON NATIONAL MONUMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN JULY 2020 POINT BARR RECREATION SITE HECLA JUNCTION/RUBY MOUNTAIN REBUILD VOLUNTARY FLOW MANAGEMENT PROGRAM John Messner Former Gunnison County Commissioner
Gunnison Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Recreation (STOR) Committee GUNNISON COUNTY SUSTAINABLE TOURISM & OUTDOOR RECREATION COMMITTEE (STOR) Sustainable Tourism & Outdoor Recreation Committee Mission Statement:
The Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Recreation (STOR) Committee is intended and structured to be a wide-ranging group that acts thoughtfully, efficiently and proactively to address negative impacts and develop unique approaches towards creating a sustainable tourism economy and outdoor recreation experience while preserving the natural resources of Gunnison County. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM & RECREATION negatively impact negativelyimpact which it depends. depends. it which tourism sector so our quality of life life of quality our that it enhances resourcesupon managing our and does not Successfully the natural To Prioritize Areas and Projects for Collaborative Effort and Action Staff, Planning etc.) Grow Capacity for Long Term Sustainable Management (Funding, Wayfinding Communication, Stewardship Enforcement Messaging, and Enhance and Improve Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Mitigate and Minimize Impacts to our Public Lands Committee Standing Members At-large members include: include: •City of Gunnison • Crested Butte Mountain •Town of Crested Butte Bike •Town of Mt. Crested Butte Association/Conservation Collaboration is Corps •Colorado Parks & Wildlife key! • Gunnison Off-Road Alliance •BLM of Trailriders (motorized •USFS users) •NPS • Backcountry Hunters and Anglers •Tourism & Prosperity Partnership • Gunnison Wildlife •Gunnison County Stockgrowers Association •Crested Butte Mountain Resort • Crested Butte Land Trust •Upper Gunnison River Water • Gunnison Nordic Conservancy District • Gunnison Trails •Western Colorado University • Mountain Manners What has the STOR Committee done?
Created Funding Sources for Projects: •Gunnison Stewardship Fund in partnership with National Forest Foundation-$100,000+ generated in year 2 •Awarded $350,000 grant from GOCO for Gunnison Stewardship Program •Secured additional local match of $100,000 for Stewardship Program •Supporting development of fee program proposal on USFS lands in Gunnison County So What has the STOR Committee done?
Developed a prioritized strategic plan that identifies high impact areas needing infrastructure, maintenance and/or outreach to users Developing communication and outreach plan to educate residents and visitors about outdoor etiquette, stewardship principles, etc. Have improved stewardship messaging and wayfinding at access points to our public lands throughout county Have supported and developed local Conservation Corps, putting boots on the ground in areas of need Have hired a full-time Stewardship Coordinator in partnership with the National Forest Foundation to support STOR efforts in the region. Patsy McEntee Project Manager / Landscape Architect
Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program National Park Service National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Partnerships and Civic Engagement Directorate Conservation & Outdoor Recreation
Pikes Peak Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit Advancing Sustainable Recreation & Tourism Planning August 20, 2020
Patsy McEntee Project Manager-Landscape Architect Acting Regional Recreation & Tourism Liaison NPS Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program Collaborative Planning for Sustainable Recreation: Best Practices What comes first, the collaboration or the $?
• Destination Management: Sustainable recreation & tourism in balance! • Regional multi-jurisdictional collaboration • Meaningful public engagement • Identity programming-regional & local levels • Identify the conditions & experience desired: • DATA & Monitoring: • Identifying existing conditions &…. • Determining & maintaining desired conditions Planning Collaboratives Planning Guidance: Planning Frameworks • Iceland EcoTourism Plan • GSTC Destination Criteria • Sedona Sustainable • Interagency Visitor Use for Success Tourism Plan Management Council • Eastern Sierra Sustainable • Recreation Opportunity Spectrum Recreation Partnership Eastern Sierra • Multi-county & Town with USFS, some NPS involvement Sustainable • Strong long-term inspirational political leadership • Conservancy non-profits: pursue grant funding/admin Recreation • Obtained funding for Consultant to do some of the significant planning for climate resiliency Partnership • 4 Initiatives: Public Engagement, Climate Resiliency, Visitor Audience Marketing Strategy & Projects! Resources
1. Sustainable Destination Management Planning Criteria: • Global Sustainable Tourism Council: https://www.gstcouncil.org/ • https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-destination-criteria/ 2. Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership • http://eastsierrarec.org/ • https://www.essrp.org/ 3. Interagency Visitor Use Management Council and Guidebooks/Resources: • https://visitorusemanagement.nps.gov/ 4. The Iceland Eco-Tourism Plan: • https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/sustainable-tourism-in-iceland • https://www.researchgate.net/publication/249000707_Planning_Nature_Tourism_in_I celand_based_on_Tourist_Attitudes 5. Sedona Sustainable Tourism Plan: • https://sedonachamber.com/sustainability-in-sedona/sustainable-tourism-finding- balance/ • https://sedonachamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/SED-STP_4-17-19-HR- UPDATE.pdf 6. The Conservation Fund/Conservation Leadership Network • Balancing Nature and Commerce Program: https://www.conservationfund.org/our- work/conservation-leadership-network/balancing-nature-and-commerce-course PANEL DISCUSSION BREAKOUT ROOMS BREAKOUT ROOMS
• Use Chat Box to ask questions • Stay muted until your question is selected by presenter or breakout room assistant • Be considerate of others/don’t monopolize the time • Warnings when time is nearly up • On your screen it will ask to Leave Breakout Room or Leave Meeting – be sure to choose breakout room! CLOSING & NEXT STEPS
RECORDING - available on the event page
October 22nd - Pikes Peak Heritage Series Event - deep dive into the Pikes Peak Multi-Use Plan
SURVEY – Feedback & Interest THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Hosting Partner Summit Sponsor THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Devil’s Playground Sponsor Barr Camp Sponsor
Media Sponsors SPEAKER CONTACT INFO Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Tom Waters [email protected]
Envision Chaffee County Cindy Williams [email protected]
Gunnison County STOR Committee John Messner [email protected]
Multiple Frameworks for Successful Strategies Patsy McEntee [email protected] THANKS FOR COMING!