This report summarizes the results of a study conducted by MN DNR - Division of Parks & Trails in 2011 to assess defined impacts on natural resources caused by geocaching in MN state parks. This report summarizes the results, overall themes and implications for community needs based on a series of outreach and research efforts conducted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board with assistance from and analysis by Brauer & Associates and Schoenbauer Consulting. The report summarizes the findings from the following community outreach tools: • City-wide questionnaire • Community leader workshops • Focus groups • Town meetings • Pilot town meetings (staff) This report is an outcome of research being conducted into the attraction, retention, and significance of new residents in south and western Minnesota, particularly Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties. The Department of Natural Resources, the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission are seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee.
The purpose of the Legacy Advisory Committee is to promote and coordinate implementation of the 25 Year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan. Funding recommendations for individual projects is not a part of this committee’s work. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Dec. 14. Click Here for More Information. Study finds that walking in nature yields measurable mental benefits and may reduce risk of depression. The primary objective of the survey was to gain a better understanding of the law enforcement and public safety issues associated with non-motorized trails. The survey was conducted in an effort to provide trail planners, law enforcement officers, community leaders, and citizens a more complete understanding of the extent to which unlawful activity occurs and the conflicts most common to trails. Results of the survey are intended to be used to inform the public process associated with trail planning and design. On Friday, October 21, the brand new Northland Regional Shooting Sports Park opened. Located in Beltrami County, the park provides a large, safe and well-designed opportunity for shooting sports enthusiasts to enjoy the outdoors. Beltrami County and the Headwaters Shooting Sports Association, a local partner who operates the park, applied for and received regional designation from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission in 2014. One of several sources of funding, the Commission provided state Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment funds in FY2017 to help build portions of the park.
http://lptv.org/northland-regional-shooting-sports-park-opens/ Finding good data on the local and regional population is an important part of any planning process, including master plans for regional parks. The MN State Demographic Center has reports and resources to investigate trends in our archive of publications, locate featured presentations and data guidance, and discover training opportunities to deepen one’s knowledge of demographic topics and data tools. Link HERE.
In this document are the results of the non-economic component of the 2012 MN DNR research. Topics include visitor demographic characteristics, trip characteristics, in-park experience, and preferences for potential park management changes. IMPORTANT UPDATES FROM THE CANNON VALLEY TRAIL!
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING FLOOD RELATED NOTICES AND CLOSURES: 9/29/16: THE CANNON VALLEY TRAIL HEAD IN DOWNTOWN CANNON FALLS IS . UNTIL FLOOD WATERS RECEDE AND THE TRAIL HEAD IS REOPENED USE THE TRAIL ACCESS LOCATED OFF OF CANNON RIVER AVENUE NEAR THE SOFTBALL FIELDS. THIS PORTION OF TRAIL WILL RE-OPEN ON 9/30/16 Map to Cannon Falls Softball Field Access 9/29/16: THE CANNON VALLEY TRAIL IS FROM CANNON FALLS TO RED WING. Thank you, Cannon Valley Trail |
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