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May 29, 2009 – The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced 3 public meetings on June 1st, 2nd and 3rd where the public, including OHV enthusiasts, can share ideas about improving recreation opportunities throughout the state. OHV enthusiasts are encouraged to attend one or more of these sessions to support the sport. ARRA would like to thank the Pennsylvania OHV Association for alerting us to these meetings so we are forwarding you their announcement.



Pennsylvania residents are invited to share their ideas on how to improve outdoor recreation opportunities at three public meetings being held throughout the state in June.

"Part of DCNR’s mission to create healthy and livable communities includes successfully serving the recreation needs of those who live, work and play in them," Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Acting Secretary John Quigley said. "We want the public to play a part in setting the priorities for state recreation planning and funding for the next five years and beyond."

Pennsylvania produces a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) every five years that provides citizens, policymakers and recreation professionals with a snapshot of current trends and issues in outdoor recreation. The plan helps set the agenda for state recreation policy, planning, funding and implementation for the future.

The meetings will be held at the following locations from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.:


June 1, Four Points by Sheraton, Pittsburgh North, 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars
June 2, Ramada Conference Center, 1450 S. Atherton St., State College
June 3, DeSales University, University Center Gerald White Pavilion, 2755 State Ave., Center Valley
Over the past 18 months, DCNR has identified four major themes for its draft recommendations in the plan:
Align planning efforts to provide more integrated outdoor recreation opportunities;
Connect outdoor recreation and conservation to Pennsylvania’s economy and the health and quality of life of its residents;
Reconnect people to the natural environment and develop an environmental stewardship ethic in all segments of the population; and
Develop a statewide trail network including addressing priority trail gaps.
Attendees will hear presentations from Penn State University faculty who have conducted four statewide recreation surveys to provide the data on which the plan recommendations are drawn.
The surveys include a statewide resident survey on recreation needs and preferences; a targeted state park survey to identify recreation participation trends and facility needs; a trail gap analysis sent to trail-user groups; and a series of facilitated discussion sessions with minority youth and baby boomers across Pennsylvania.

For more information or to review the draft plan, visit www.paoutdoorrecplan.com.

Commentary on or observations about these meetings should be reported to Don McClure at S/MARC at 717-920-1312 or administrator@paohv.org.




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