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Outside, Together!
New Jersey’s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

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Outside, Together! SCORP Approved

The National Park Services (NPS) has approved the SCORP (2023-2027) which can be viewed HERE.

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Outside, Together! Introduction and Summary

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Introduction (page 12)

SCORP Vision (page 16)

SCORP Planning (page 22)

New Jersey Now (page 26)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]

Outside, Together! Principles

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Principle 1: Expanding High-Quality Open Space and Recreational
Opportunities for all New Jersey Residents and Visitors (page 42)

Principle 2: Enhancing Climate Resilience and Sustainability Through
Acquisition and Development of Open and Green Space (page 50)

Principle 3: Empowering Communities through Investments in Ecotourism
and Outdoor Recreation (page 58)

Principle 4: Embracing the Role of Technology in Conservation and
Outdoor Recreation (page 64)

Principle 5: Furthering Equity and Environmental Justice through
Outdoor Recreation (page 72)

Principle 6: Continuing Commitments to Stewardship and the Conservation
and Restoration of Biodiversity (page 80)

Funding Opportunities (page 86)

Project Selection (page 90)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]

Outside, Together! Appendices

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Appendix A: New Jersey Wetlands (page 101)

Appendix B: New Jersey Land and Water Conservation Fund Projects (page 102)

Appendix C: New Jersey Residents’ Participation in and Attitudes Toward Outdoor Recreation (page 104)

Appendix D: 2023 New Jersey Outdoor Recreation Focus Group Protocol and Summary (page 269)

Appendix E: Access to New Jersey’s Outdoor Recreation Area (page 281)

Appendix F: Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (page 291)

Appendix G: Administrative Order 2022-12 (page 295)

Appendix H: Executive Order 298 (page 300)

Appendix I: P.L. 2022, C. 76 (page 304)

Appendix J: Summary of Public Comment (page 314)

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Contact Us

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