From Planning to Action: Collaborative Approaches to Propel Recreation Economies Forward

Description: This session covers the process from thoughtful planning to practical implementation of outdoor recreation strategies that promote community economic development, especially in communities that have been hit hard by extreme weather events. Speakers will share about bringing diverse stakeholders to the table to plan and execute successful outdoor recreation projects, fostering unique partnerships and collaboration, and the role of regional conveners to spark change. Join Economic Recovery Corps Fellows and community partners to hear lessons learned and opportunities for collaborative problem-solving. 

Presenters:

• Allison Smith, ERC Fellow, Mountain BizWorks

• Carissa Patrone Maikuri, ERC Fellow, Rural Communities Assistance Corporation (RCAC) in collaboration with Plumas County

• Zachary Gately, Grant Manager, Plumas County

• Taylor Sarman, Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Wallowa Resources

• Courtney Wynn, Economic Recovery Corps Fellow

Learning Objectives (3-5):

• Identify concrete examples of recreation economy planning and implementation strategies.  

• Understand regional and collaborative approaches and tactics for multi-stakeholder engagement to forward outdoor recreation. 

• Identify short and long-term recovery strategies from disasters and the role of outdoor recreation in recovery.  

• Identify capacity building strategies in communities you work with.