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CAPACITY

Montana Residents: Attitudes Towards Tourism 2021
Tourism

Montana State Parks sees record setting visitation in 2020
FWP, Montana, State Parks

An Influential Voice In US Flyfishing Decries ‘Rivergeddon 2020’
Crowding

Pandemic Crowds Bring ‘Rivergeddon’ to Montana’s Rivers
Crowding

Unnatural Disaster: Will America’s Most Iconic Wild Ecosystem Be Lost To A Tidal Wave Of People?
County, Crowding
RECREATION ECONOMY

State Outdoor Business Alliance Network
Economy

Federal Outdoor Recreation Trends: Effects on Economic Opportunities
Economy

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Rural Economic Development Toolkit
Rural

Inspiring the Future Outdoor Recreation Economy
Economy

Trail Usage and Value – A Helena, MT Case Study
Trails

Economic Impact of the Whitefish Trail
City, Economy

Innovative New Ways to Count Outdoor Recreation: Using data from cell phones, fitness trackers, social media, and other novel data sources
Economy

Headwaters Economics
Economy

Bureau of Economic Analysis 2019 Montana Outdoor Recreation Report
Economy

Newcomers mean brain gain for rural Minnesota
Community

Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, U.S. and States, 2019
Economy

Tech and the Outdoors: How the “Montana Mystique” is Fueling Business Growth
Economy

Great Places for Tech in Montana: Butte
Community, Economy, Tech
PLANNING

Ready, Set, Plan!?
Trails
A guide for anyone who wants to better understand trails planning, decision making, and trail projectdevelopment.

Benefits of Recreational Trails in Washington
Trails

Main Street Planning Toolkit
Community

Federal Highway Administration Local Road Safety Plans
Community

AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit
Community

Prickly Pear Land Trust
Land Trust

Bitterroot Land Trust
Land Trust

The Trust for Public Land
Community

Stoltze Lumber
Natural Resource Industry

Gateway to Glacier Trails
Trails

Community Outdoor Recreation Realization Project
Community

2020-2024 Montana Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
Funding

Parks and Improved Mental Health and Quality of Life
Health

Montana Community Reviews
Community, Economy

Planning and Development Challenges in Western Gateway Communities
Community
FUNDING

Active Transportation Funding and Finance Toolkit
Transportation

DNRC MT-PLAN
State

Tourism Grant Program
State

Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development
State

Community Revitalization Assistance
Federal

ORR Teams with Federal Agencies to Help Rural Communities Grow their Economies through Outdoor Recreation
Federal, Rural

Recreation Economy at USDA Economic Development Resources for Rural Communities
Federal, Rural
PARTNERSHIPS

Elevating Outdoor Recreation Together

How Conservation and Recreation Groups Can Support Rural Communities
Rural

Montana Trails Coalition
Trails
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Ready, Set, Plan!?
Trails
A guide for anyone who wants to better understand trails planning, decision making, and trail projectdevelopment.

Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives
Trails

Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook
Trails
OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT

Visitor Use Management Framework: A Guide to Providing Sustainable Outdoor Recreation.
Federal

Electric Bicycle Position Statement
Motorized
Electric Bicycle Position Statement

eMTB Education
Motorized

Allowing Motorized E-Bikes on Non-motorized Trails Impacts Wildlife, Other Trail Users
Motorized

Learn About the World of Electric Bikes
Motorized

Forest Service Seeks a Balanced Approach to Access as Popularity of Electric Bicycles Surge
Motorized

Park City Municipal Code 10-1-4.5 Non-Motorized Trail Use
Non-Motorized

E-Bikes in Park City, Utah
Motorized
https://www.parkcity.org/departments/trails-open-space/e-bikes

Visiting Parks and Trails in Missoula
Trails

How to Use E-Scooters and E-Bikes
Motorized

E-Bike Guide to Moab, Utah
Motorized

E-Bikes on Public Lands
Motorized

Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs)
Maps, Motorized
ENGAGEMENT

Engaging Diverse Groups in Building Community Resiliency Through Stewardship
Community

Practices for Engagement in the Time of COVID
Meetings

Community Engagement Resource Guide
Community

Tips and Best Practices for Engaging Your Community
Community
ADVOCACY

Outdoor Alliance
Policy

Outdoor Industry Association
Policy
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY

Inclusive Healthy Places Companion Guide for Park and Recreation Professionals
Inclusion
This guide provides methods for addressing systemic barriers in order to advance health equity in public spaces.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Parks and Recreation Report
Disabilities, Inclusion

Universal Access Trails and Shared Use Paths Design, Management, Ethical, and Legal Considerations
Planning

A Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgment
Culture

Five Ways to Make the Outdoors More Inclusive
Culture

A Case For A Culturally Responsive Approach
Culture

Disabled Hikers
Disabilities