SPONSORED BY: What you might have missed: To better manage, plan, and fund outdoor recreation, we need to measure it more accurately. Without good data, it’s difficult to make a case for investments in outdoor recreation. WLP has leveraged trail use data and an economic impact study of the Whitefish Trail to increase funding, guide…

What you might have missed: How local and state funding measures for conservation and recreation fared at the ballot box across the country Update on Montana statewide and local conservation measures, including Montana’s marijuana initiative Frontcountry Frontlines: how communities in the Bitterroot have leveraged local bond funds for frontcountry outdoor recreation access Three tips for…

What you might have missed: Introducing CORR (Community Outdoor Recreation Realization) How the CORR process helps communities realize their outdoor recreation potential Three ways CORR can help with challenges of funding, management, and sustainability Plan in action: Why it is important on the ground–featuring Columbia Falls– Next steps Download the Slides Preview modal- Download the…

What you might have missed: How MEDA’s WeCAN community review process positions communities for action Pillars of Choteau’s community driven economic development plan Grant in Action: In-depth look at how Choteau is putting its outdoor recreation vision into action on the ground. Download the Slides Preview modal- Download the Presentation Helpful Resources David Letterman Interview…

What you might have missed: Overview of USDA programs targeting rural communities Focus on Rural Business Development Grant What’s new this year and how to apply for USDA funding Lincoln’s Prosperity: How Lincoln is using USDA funds to plan and develop its outdoor recreation based economy Tips for a successful proposal and lessons learned Download…

What you might have missed: How quality access outdoor recreation is a competitive advantage to recruiting and retaining business and workers How a small town/big business uses quality of life and outdoor access close to home as a recruiting tool What communities can do to prepare and enhance recreation assets–challenges and opportunities.  How we invest…

What you might have missed: Ins and Outs of Montana’s Tourism Grant program Explain the intersection of outdoor recreation and tourism What kind of projects are eligible and how to apply Tips for a winning tourism grant proposal The latest outdoor recreation related insights, outlook, and data Grant in Action: Harlowton’s Brownfield to Railway Park Project…

What you might have missed: Montana’s grant cycle for outdoor recreation funding programs opens November 2 Overview of funding programs and changes this year–new program and more funding. What’s new this year–more LWCF from the Great American Outdoors Act and introducing the “Montana Trails Stewardship” grant program. 5 tips for creating a winning outdoor recreation…

What you might have missed: Exciting combination of podcasts, panels and live and prerecorded webinars speakers from Montana, Alberta and BC including Governor Steve Bullock Veteran and Nature connection with live yoga session panel discussion about healing power of nature Launch of CORR Initiative to help communities realize their outdoor recreation priorities Night of viewing…

What you might have missed: Most successful projects involve a “funding puzzle” the raises grant and private funding and other commitments to meet the funding needs of the project. Many successful OR projects rely common sources of public grant funding as the backbone which require a match of cash or in-kind resources or both. Making…

What you might have missed: Places to get outdoors are at the heart of Montana’s outdoor recreation economy and way of life.  Outdoor recreation in Montana generates $7.1 billion dollars and constitutes 5.1% of the gross domestic product Passage of the GAOA is a game-changer for frontcountry parks, trails, and outdoor recreation access on federal, state,…

Speakers Sheena Pate Project Coordinator Crown of the Continent Geotourism Council Sheena Pate of Columbia Falls, MT, project coordinator for the Crown of the Continent Geotourim Council, works in and around the international transboundary region (Alberta, British Columbia & Montana) introducing the geotourism concept and how it can be a tool to build a sustainable…

Speakers Sheena Pate Project Coordinator Crown of the Continent Geotourism Council Sheena Pate of Columbia Falls, MT, project coordinator for the Crown of the Continent Geotourim Council, works in and around the international transboundary region (Alberta, British Columbia & Montana) introducing the geotourism concept and how it can be a tool to build a sustainable…

Speakers Shawn Johnson Managing Director Center for Natural Resources & Environmental Policy, University of Montana Shawn Johnson is Managing Director at the Center for Natural Resources & Environmental Policy at the University of Montana. He is also Co-Chair of the University’s Graduate Certificate Program in Natural Resources Conflict Resolution. Shawn works with diverse groups, including…

Speakers Sheena Pate Project Coordinator Crown of the Continent Geotourism Council Sheena Pate of Columbia Falls, MT, project coordinator for the Crown of the Continent Geotourim Council, works in and around the international transboundary region (Alberta, British Columbia & Montana) introducing the geotourism concept and how it can be a tool to build a sustainable…

Speakers Sheena Pate Project Coordinator Crown of the Continent Geotourism Council Sheena Pate of Columbia Falls, MT, project coordinator for the Crown of the Continent Geotourim Council, works in and around the international transboundary region (Alberta, British Columbia & Montana) introducing the geotourism concept and how it can be a tool to build a sustainable…

Speakers Sheena Pate Project Coordinator Crown of the Continent Geotourism Council Sheena Pate of Columbia Falls, MT, project coordinator for the Crown of the Continent Geotourim Council, works in and around the international transboundary region (Alberta, British Columbia & Montana) introducing the geotourism concept and how it can be a tool to build a sustainable…