01-19-2005, 12:05 AM
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] DEP Preparing Connecticut Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with Center for Population Research at the University of Connecticut (UConn), is preparing the Connecticut Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The SCORP is a planning document to evaluate the demand for and supply of outdoor recreation resources and facilities in the state. The purpose of preparing a SCORP is to provide the State and municipalities management tools to support and expand outdoor recreation opportunities to state residents. Once approved by the National Park Service, the plan will make available to the state federal funding under the Land and Water Conservation Program.
The SCORP requires a strong public participation component and inclusion of ample opportunity for the general public, recreational users and municipal officials to comment. In an effort to develop the trends, interests, and facilities for outdoor recreation, several components for public input are available. The DEP, recently sent out over 10,000 attitude and interest surveys to randomly selected Connecticut households. This survey will assist with the establishment of priorities for the future development of outdoor parks and recreation facilities, programs and services in the state. Participation is voluntary and may take up to 15 minutes to complete.
A postage-paid envelope is included to return the completed survey. The DEP selected the University of Connecticut, Center for Population Research and Leisure Visions/ETC Institute, an independent consulting company to administer the survey. The data compiled will directly aid the State in developing strategies to meet the growing demand for outdoor recreation and open space.
Further, a general listing of all publicly accessible outdoor recreational resources in the state is being compiled by the University of Connecticut, through the assistance of the municipalities and the State Regional Planning Organizations. Municipal officials can further assist in the reviewing the materials and providing comment on the listing by participating in an on-line survey. Town officials have until January 31, 2005 to participate in the survey and should contact Donald Levy, Lead Researcher, UCONN, [url "mailto
onald.levy@uconn.edu"]Donald.levy@uconn.edu[/url] or 860-486-9270 to learn of the instructions to file.
The town listings will include the following items: [ul] [li]Athletic fields, [li]Handicapped accessibility availability, [li]Tennis courts, [li]Swimming pools, [li]Beach/pond swimming areas, [li]Picnic areas, [li]Fishing access, [li]Restrooms, [li]Boating, [li]Historical significance, and [li]Winter sports opportunities [/li][/ul]
Additionally once the SCORP is drafted the DEP will host three public forums at various locations in late spring to early summer to allow the public to review the draft SCORP and comment on suggested changes or recommendations. Exact dates, times, and locations will be available in the near future. The draft SCORP documents will also be made available on the web and in various regional locations for review. As more information is available on the SCORP it can be reviewed on the DEP website at [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/rec/scorp/scorp.htm"]http://www.dep.state.ct.us/rec/scorp/scorp.htm[/url]. [center][url "http://dep.state.ct.us/whatshap/press/pressrel.htm"]Press Releases[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/news.htm"]News[/url][/center]
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] DEP Preparing Connecticut Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with Center for Population Research at the University of Connecticut (UConn), is preparing the Connecticut Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The SCORP is a planning document to evaluate the demand for and supply of outdoor recreation resources and facilities in the state. The purpose of preparing a SCORP is to provide the State and municipalities management tools to support and expand outdoor recreation opportunities to state residents. Once approved by the National Park Service, the plan will make available to the state federal funding under the Land and Water Conservation Program.
The SCORP requires a strong public participation component and inclusion of ample opportunity for the general public, recreational users and municipal officials to comment. In an effort to develop the trends, interests, and facilities for outdoor recreation, several components for public input are available. The DEP, recently sent out over 10,000 attitude and interest surveys to randomly selected Connecticut households. This survey will assist with the establishment of priorities for the future development of outdoor parks and recreation facilities, programs and services in the state. Participation is voluntary and may take up to 15 minutes to complete.
A postage-paid envelope is included to return the completed survey. The DEP selected the University of Connecticut, Center for Population Research and Leisure Visions/ETC Institute, an independent consulting company to administer the survey. The data compiled will directly aid the State in developing strategies to meet the growing demand for outdoor recreation and open space.
Further, a general listing of all publicly accessible outdoor recreational resources in the state is being compiled by the University of Connecticut, through the assistance of the municipalities and the State Regional Planning Organizations. Municipal officials can further assist in the reviewing the materials and providing comment on the listing by participating in an on-line survey. Town officials have until January 31, 2005 to participate in the survey and should contact Donald Levy, Lead Researcher, UCONN, [url "mailto
onald.levy@uconn.edu"]Donald.levy@uconn.edu[/url] or 860-486-9270 to learn of the instructions to file. The town listings will include the following items: [ul] [li]Athletic fields, [li]Handicapped accessibility availability, [li]Tennis courts, [li]Swimming pools, [li]Beach/pond swimming areas, [li]Picnic areas, [li]Fishing access, [li]Restrooms, [li]Boating, [li]Historical significance, and [li]Winter sports opportunities [/li][/ul]
Additionally once the SCORP is drafted the DEP will host three public forums at various locations in late spring to early summer to allow the public to review the draft SCORP and comment on suggested changes or recommendations. Exact dates, times, and locations will be available in the near future. The draft SCORP documents will also be made available on the web and in various regional locations for review. As more information is available on the SCORP it can be reviewed on the DEP website at [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/rec/scorp/scorp.htm"]http://www.dep.state.ct.us/rec/scorp/scorp.htm[/url]. [center][url "http://dep.state.ct.us/whatshap/press/pressrel.htm"]Press Releases[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/news.htm"]News[/url][/center]
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