https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/61c3ace2bdc147cf17ab207ee6fa5d70.pdf 1fbbff7dc1b8161e3740267031844cd3 PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E Partners in the Outdoors Conference Guide © CPW © CPW © CPW © CPW KEYSTONE RESORT APRIL 27 -29TH, 2016 cpw.state.co.us �Thank you for the Generous Support of our Sponsors Doing what’s right to keep ourselves and the environment healthy. GOLD SPONSOR At Noble Energy, the health of our employees and neighbors is as important to us as our business. Protecting the environment is one of the most important ways we keep Colorado’s communities healthy and safe. That is why we support the Colorado Parks and Wildlife efforts to promote responsible recreation, stewardship and conservation leadership in the state of Colorado. Get to know us at: noblecolorado.com 791_CPW Partners Conference_Program Ad_RUNNER_03-30-2016-horz.indd 1 Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsor Grant Sponsors Contributing Sponsors 4/4/2016 11:53:34 AM Thanks to our planning partners: 2 3 �Wednesday, April 27th 5:00pm-9:00pm: Forever Colorado Social Celebrate the uniqueness of Colorado’s agriculture that features locally sourced menu items. We will be pairing local producers Keystone Chefs and Apprentice Chefs from Colorado Mountain College Culinary Institute to create one of a kind small plate hors d’oeuvres. Join us in celebrating Colorado’s agricultural community, healthy places and open spaces. Conference Schedule-Day 1 • Thursday, April 28th Schedule Banquet Keynote Speaker 9:00am: Exhibitor Booth Set-up 9:00am-11:00am: Organizational/Chapter Meetings Conference Schedule-Day 2 • Friday, April 29th Schedule 7:00am-8:30am: �Breakfast Partners in the Outdoors Keynote Speaker 8:45am-10:00am: �Breakout Sessions 10:00am-10:15am: M � orning Break 10:15am-11:30am: �Breakout Sessions 11:30am-1:30pm: Keynote Speaker Lunch 2:00pm: Conclude Conference 9:00am-11:00am: Registration 11:15am-1:15pm: Lunch 11:55pm-12:00pm: Welcome: Building Healthy Communities 12:00pm-1:10pm: Opening Plenary Remarks Sessions 1:15pm-2:30pm: Breakout Sessions 2:30pm-2:45pm: Afternoon Break 2:45pm-4:00pm: Breakout Sessions Awards Banquet and Celebration Christian Beckwith, Director SHIFT 5:00pm-6:30pm: Social Hour (Exhibitor Hall) Foundation for the Principles of Outdoor Recreation and Conservation 6:15pm: Banquet Doors Open ©MATT INDEN/MILES 6:30pm-7:30pm: Dinner 7:25pm-7:30pm: Thank-you for partnering 7:30pm-8:00pm: �Director Broscheid’s Address to Partners 8:00pm-8:30pm: Banquet Keynote Presentation 8:30pm-9:00pm: Partnership Awards 1:30pm-2:00pm: Q & A to follow presentation Breakout Session Schedule Choices Breakout Session Schedule Choices (see full descriptions on following page) (see full descriptions on following page) 8:45 am-10:00 am 10:15 am-11:30 am •G � rant Writing: A Structure for Success (Double Session) -Torreys Peak 1 •C � ommercial Access to Public Lands: Opportunities and Obstacles -Crestone Peak 1 & 2 • �The 13% Club continued (Double Session) - Torreys Peak •C � ollaborative Marketing: How Communities Can Work Together -Crestone Peak 1 & 2 •H � arnessing the Power of Technology: Revolutionizing the Industry - Torreys Peak 2 • �Private Lands Conservation and the Partnerships that make it Possible - Torreys Peak 2 • S� ame Mountain, Different Trail -Torreys Peak 3 & 4 Breakout Session Schedule Choices Breakout Session Schedule Choices (see full descriptions on following page) (see full descriptions on following page) 1:15pm - 2:30pm 2:45pm - 4:00pm • �Striking a Balance: Population Growth vs. Natural Spaces - Crestone Peak 1 & 2 • �Tackling Biases for more Culturally Relevant Outdoor Experiences -Crestone Peak 1 & 2 • �The 13% Club (Double Session) - Torreys Peak 1 • �Best Practices: Collaborations that Produce Results - Torreys Peak 3 & 4 • ��What Makes Your Grant Stand Above the Rest? - Crestone Peak 3 & 4 12:00pm-1:30pm: Closing Keynote Speaker Luis Benitez -D � irector Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office • �North American Conservation Education Strategy: Resources for Excellence - Crestone Peak 3 & 4 • �Connecting People with Nature - Torreys Peak 3 & 4 4 •H � arness the Passion and Potential of Volunteers: Get More Accomplished -Crestone Peak 3 & 4 • S� tanding on the Divide: Striking a Balance - Crestone Peak 3 & 4 •C � hallenging the Next Generation of Outdoor Leaders - Torreys Peak 3 & 4 • S� TUDENT AMBASSADORS: The Next Step: Careers in Natural Resources| Castle Peak 1&2 5 �Breakout Session Descriptions : Thursday April 28th, 1:15 pm-2:30 pm The 13% Club (Double Session) Fact: only 13% of organizations across all sectors see their strategic initiatives implemented. As with most planning efforts, hundreds of hours of work and loads of cash result in wordy, static documents that find their way to a shelf near you in preparation of years of dust and decay. These planning efforts tend to be neither motivating nor engaging. While this all sounds grim, planning processes can be vastly improved by employing some common sense methods that are proven to ensure that your agency belongs to the 13% Club. Breakout Session Descriptions: Friday April 29th, 8:45 am-10:00 am Collaborative Marketing: How Communities can Work Together 7104-084_Proceeds_Camping_PrintAd_8.5x11_PROD2.pdf An all-inclusive look at how communities can shine and boast about what their communities have to offer. Attract more visitors by highlighting the best local restaurants, popular hiking and biking trails and family friendly outdoor recreation ideas. Grant Writing – A Structure for Success (Double Session) Striking a Balance: Population growth vs. Natural spaces As Colorado’s population continues to expand so does the use of our public spaces. In this panel discussion we will address the balance between access and open range protection. What is the Social Capacity vs. the habitat capacity? Can we design our cities to provide more green spaces to play? How do we manage lands currently being used, while addressing concerns of abuse? We need to work together now more than ever to keep Colorado wild as well as accessible to all. Striking a Balance: Population growth vs. Natural spaces As Colorado’s population continues to expand so does the use of our public spaces. In this panel discussion we will address the balance between access and open range protection. What is the Social Capacity vs. the habitat capacity? Can we design our cities to provide more green spaces to play? How do we manage lands currently being used, while addressing concerns of abuse? We need to work together now more than ever to keep Colorado wild as well as accessible to all. Funders: What Makes Your Grant Stand Above the Rest You will learn firsthand from funders themselves what they are looking for in a successful proposal. This casual and informative conversation will range from topics such as, how is your proposal reviewed, to site visit expectations. You will be able to ask questions and hear from a diverse group of funders as to what they are looking for in a proposal that will be funded and why others will need more work Breakout Session Descriptions : Thursday April 28th, 2:45 pm-4:00 pm Connecting People with Nature What does it mean to connect to nature? We as professionals in the field understand the intrinsic value to our daily lives, but what about others not as fortunate to have had a mentor? This panel discussion will dive into how connections are being made across the state and how trails in particular, both urban and rural can help bring people back into nature. Groups are working across boundaries to build communities up through trails and access. They are taking the time to introduce our children to the natural world through safe paths in their backyard. Being in nature can look vastly different, but the end result is an inspired world. Tackling biases for more culturally relevant outdoor experiences In this workshop you will gain fluency surrounding the language of diversity and inclusion and be able to articulate for yourself and others why it matters in the context of outdoor and environmental education. We will help you uncover blindspots—hidden biases that that create exclusive environments for people with certain identities—and share some tips and tools on how to interrupt them in yourself and how to challenge them in others and within your institutions. You will leave with tools you can share with your team to help build a more inclusive organization and foster more welcoming outdoor experiences. Private Lands Conservation and the Partnerships that make it Possible Private Lands Conservation is critical to the ecological and economic strength and wellbeing of Colorado. The land, water, and air are central to all of our livelihoods and central to Colorado’s identity. Public/ private partnerships have defined a great deal of the conservation and stewardship efforts occurring throughout the state. Driven by a strong land ethic, there is innovation occurring all around us. This session will focus on the value of private lands conservation, the tools used to accomplish it, and explore the nexus of public and private land conservation efforts. North American Conservation Education Strategy Resources for Excellence State wildlife agencies have been working together for decades to deliver unified, research-based conservation education programs and messages. The resources created by the North American Conservation Education Strategy have explored important data and evaluation best practices in order to help you provide high-quality conservation education experiences in any setting. Join us to explore the resources available and discuss implications for your program. 6 This workshop has been carefully crafted to teach you how to write both Federal & Foundation grants and show you where and how to find the money. Everyone from the experienced director to the dedicated volunteer will benefit from this training. Hands-on training will include writing the most common seven elements of a grant, which are: Problem Statements, Goals, Objectives, Narrative, Timeline, Budget, Evaluation and Executive Summary. 1 4/7/15 3:55 PM KEEP BUILDING FORTS Same Mountain, Different Trails We’re sharing the same lands, but we’re there for different reasons and with different motivations. How can you convert, recruit, and retain new supporters and volunteers for our public lands? We’ll learn skills--with no buzzwords--and lots of practical, useful tools to take back to your programs. Curious about what we’ll cover? We’ll learn about calibrating recruitment materials to demographic reading levels, using second-person narratives to describe engagement, and deploying positive gossip for retention. Harness the Passion and Potential of Volunteers Across the country, volunteer ranks continue to grow, but people are volunteering differently. They’re working online, seeking flexible schedules, and pursuing a role in defining how projects should be completed. The 21st century calls for a new system and for a greatly expanded definition of what it means to be a volunteer. If you are looking to initiate a new volunteer program, or enhance the success of an existing one this session will provide innovative and practical tips for success. FUNDING THE WAYS COLORADO PLAYS © 2015 Colorado Lottery Every Colorado Lottery game you buy helps satisfy Colorado’s never-ending need to play. From parks and trails, to wilderness and recreation areas, the Colorado Lottery is funding the places where Colorado plays. STUDENT AMBASSADORS: The Next Step: Careers in Natural Resources Are you interested in pursuing a career in the outdoors or natural resources? Outdoor recreation and Natural resource management is a powerful and fast-growing segment in Colorado’s job force. Join us to explore the tools and resources available for finding your next job and building a career in Natural Resources. We will explore who’s hiring, tips for your next application, and resources you can access throughout your career. Breakout Session Descriptions: Friday April 29th, 10:15 am-11:30 am Commercial Access to Public Land ~ Opportunities and Obstacles In a time of shrinking budgets, increased public land and water use, expected population increases and aging assets, there are hundreds of groups and businesses whose mission is to expose people to nature and an active lifestyle. These partners assist in teaching the general public about stewardship and conservation through facilitated experiences. These businesses and organizations can help in expanding agency missions in connecting more people to the outdoors. Is it time to start looking at the definition of commercial use where it pertains to guided recreation? Harnessing the Power of Technology Revolutionizing the Industry People around the world are more connected than they have ever been. Join industry leaders to discuss the immense opportunity to harness the reach of technology to get more people connected with nature. From raising awareness, amplifying events, building opportunity through education & driving competition through schools; today’s technology can be both a blessing and a curse, it just Standing on the Divide Colorado is unique in so many ways. From the high desert of the Western Slope, the soaring Rocky Mountains and the calming beauty of the Eastern Plains, diversity and opportunity are endless. Discussion will focus on the exploration of industry innovation, energy independence, corporate stewardship and the immense benefit of community engagement to help in addressing the future of Colorado on many fronts. The goals and reality of striking a balance between energy production and conservation within our state are paramount. Challenging the Next Generation of Outdoor Leaders Fuel the innate passion for adventure and exploration through mentorship, connection and communities. These industry leaders are pushing the boundaries and comfort levels of the next generation. By giving hands on experience, providing robust opportunity to learn, serve and play young adults are better prepared for jobs, facing future issues and transformation of the world around them. During this panel discussion you will learn about programs that are available and replicable in all communities. 7 �Partners in the Outdoors Banquet - Thursday, April 28th 7:30pm-8:00pm: Address to Partners Bob Broscheid is an avid outdoorsman who loves Colorado and its abundant natural and recreational Keynote Speaker Lunch - Friday, April 29th 12:00pm-1:30pm: Closing Keynote Speaker Luis Benitez resources. Broscheid took the helm at Colorado Parks and Wildlife in 2013. Luis Benitez, Director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office He holds a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management from Arizona State University and is a graduate of the National Conservation Leadership Institute. Prior to becoming Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Broscheid was a biologist, Habitat Branch Chief and Deputy Director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Over the course of a decade, Luis Benitez has quietly emerged amongst a growing field of inspirational adventurers as one of the more experienced, respected and busiest professional guides and leadership development consultants in the world. Throughout his career, Luis has summited the top of the famed “Seven Summits” a cumulative 32 times, including being a six-time summiteer of Mt. Everest. Benitez also has attempted the famed K2 in 2010. He enjoys hunting, fishing, backpacking, mountain biking and golf. Most weekends, Bob and his wife Dana are having fun discovering all of Colorado’s outdoor opportunities. 8:00pm-8:30pm: Banquet Keynote Presentation Christian Beckwith: The founder and director of SHIFT and of its parent organization, The Center for Jackson Hole, Beckwith grew up on a farm in Maine, spent a year in Italy as an AFS student, received a BA in English Lit from the University of Vermont, and studied in Canterbury, Kent, England, as a Buckham Overseas Scholar (where he learned how to climb in the process). In 1994, he moved to Jackson, Wyoming, where he started his first publication, The Mountain Yodel. In 1996 he became the youngest person to edit the world’s premier mountaineering journal, The American Alpine Journal. In 2002 he co-founded Alpinist Magazine, an archival-quality climbing quarterly that Reinhold Messner called “the greatest climbing magazine in the world today.” More recently, he started the surfing, skiing and climbing extravaganza, The Alpinist Film Festival; coordinated the Teton Boulder Project, which developed a Jackson Hole bouldering park to honor Teton pioneers; launched Outerlocal, a social media website for adventure athletes; and started the Town Pump, a summertime bouldering series. He has made expeditions to Kyrgyzstan, Alaska, Peru and Tibet, skied the Grand Teton half a dozen times, and established numerous first ascents and descents around the world. Beckwith advocates a “place-first” approach to outdoor recreation that prioritizes the well-being of our places over the activities we love to do in them so that we may avoid the tragedy of the commons and the loss of John Muir’s legacy. He lives in Jackson with his wife, Dr. Giovannina Anthony, and their daughter, Soleil. 8:30pm-9:00pm: Partnership Awards WI L D, NOT FRE E © WAYNE D. LEWIS/CPW Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is dedicated to providing the best wildlife management, outdoor recreation and customer service. However, costs are rising rapidly while revenues have been fairly constant. Therefore, our ability to maintain the same services is shrinking. Like many businesses and households, CPW has had to make tough financial decisions. Since 2006, CPW has cut $36 million in expenses and cut several dozen staff. We have taken advantage of opportunities to increase federal funding and work closely with partners to maximize grants. Despite these financial hurdles, CPW has protected 212,000 acres of land since 2007, established an additional 195 miles of Gold Medal Waters, managed the country’s largest elk herd and developed programs to engage kids in hunting and fishing. CPW has also opened Staunton and Cheyenne Mountain state parks and increased the natural areas available for families to engage in the outdoors. We need your help. Financial sustainability is key for maintaining our state parks, wildlife and outdoor heritage. Please visit cpw.state.co.us/FinancialSustainability for more information. Your ideas and continued support of CPW will help ensure Colorado’s wildlife and outdoors are available not only for you and your family now, but well into the future. 8 Between managing expeditions on some of the most remote peaks in the world, while consulting with a deep and varied group of clientele, Benitez works to tie the lessons available from the mountains and carry them back to the everyday challenges of life and business during his keynote presentations and seminars.​ Luis' current Summit is heading the newly created Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office. Appointed by Governor Hickenlooper in July, Luis has taken the reigns of Colorado's vast Outdoor Recreation Industry, learning from every corner of the state what the opportunities are and where there are challenges. The creation of this office exemplifies the importance of the $34.5 billion outdoor recreation industry in Colorado and the healthy communities and healthy economies it creates throughout the state. "Being a resident of Colorado for over 20 years while working in the outdoor industry has led him to understand that what Colorado has to offer, from wilderness based recreation, to providing the correct atmosphere for fostering outdoor industry business - unparalleled anywhere else in the country. Caring deeply about the Colorado brand drives me to highlight what we are doing well and can celebrate and promote, and to focus on the areas that we can improve on and be challenged to do more." ~ Luis Benitez. During his Keynote Presentation Luis will document the lessons he's learned from being a world renowned professional alpinist and how he has applied them to all aspects of life. He will also layout his vision for this new office and the opportunity we each have to work collaboratively to create a more unified voice for Colorado's many outdoors spaces and businesses. 1:30pm-2:00pm: Q & A to follow presentation COGA Proudly Supports the Partners in Outdoors Conference 9 �6. Black Canyon Hunt and Outdoor Expo 2015 Partners in the Outdoors Award Nominees 1.Bird Conservancy of the Rockies a. �John Pope and Jason Killen have put on the Black Canyon Hunt and Outdoor Expo every spring since 2013. Jason and John work with Cabelas, CPW and numerous other vendors and organizations to put on a show in Montrose that will introduce people to hunting and outdoor activities, services and products. b. Th � e Black Canyon Hunt and Outdoor Expo provides an opportunity for people who may be familiar or un-familiar with hunting and outdoor activities to learn, experience and participate in numerous activities. The Black Canyon Hunt and Outdoor Expo introduces people to various outdoor activities and provides for future opportunities through partnerships with CPW, Cabelas, Gunnison Gorge Anglers, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and numerous other organizations. c. U � nlike other outdoor expos, the Black Canyon Hunt and Outdoor Expo provides the opportunity for further education and experiences with local professionals and organizations after the show has ended. 3. Pheasants Forever a. �Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (BCR) was established in 1988 as a Colorado-based non-profit headquartered at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, Colorado. The organization was founded to address the need for bird conservation and monitoring in the Western region of the United States. Over the past three decades, the organization has grown to be a regional and international organization with programs that reach 13 states in the United States and 8 in Mexico. b. �Bird Conservancy’s mission, conserving birds and their habitats, is advanced through sound science, achieved through empowering people, realized through stewardship and sustained through cross-border collaborations. One of the things that defines the Bird Conservancy is that people are treated as part of the solution for conservation and they work collaboratively with fellow nonprofits, agencies, landowners, educators and others to improve bird populations, the land and lives of people. c. �They have been collaborating with CPW since their inception on monitoring and education efforts. CPW was instrumental in helping inform their current Integrated Bird Monitoring Program for Bird Conservation Regions Program. The effort was first piloted in 2010 in Colorado and has now expanded to all or parts of 13 western states including two Joint Ventures, multiple USFS and USFWS regions and now encompasses nearly 20 state, federal and non-governmental partners. Efforts in Colorado are providing information on 190 species of birds including 57 which are species of greatest conservation need. a. �Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF) has 15 chapters in Colorado that are active and engaged partners with CPW. Since 1989, these chapters have raised and expended over $12 million dollars in Colorado, with over $11 million of that on habitat projects. b. I� n addition, this organization has raised and expended over $1 million on youth outreach and actively partners with CPW to deliver the novice hunter program, an innovative approach to increase recruitment of new hunters. PF is not resting on their past accomplishments; rather they are increasing their efforts and commitment to the wildlife resource and people of the state of Colorado. In 2014, PF invested nearly $400,000 in habitat projects and over $114,000 on youth outreach. It is anticipated that 2015 accomplishments exceed or at least equal the 2014 figures. Over 500 participants are reached annually on PF outreach programs. PF partners with CPW to deliver two CPW private land habitat initiatives and is deeply involved in the coordination of the Walk-in Access Program. PF believes in the habitat and public access missions, and is a true partner focused with on-the-ground improvements and exposing newcomers to the outdoors. c. A � dditionally, Colorado PF chapters have committed $66,000 annually for the next three years in partnership with CPW to launch a new habitat program, Corners for Conservation. This new initiative will establish high quality habitat and ensure public access for Colorado’s sportsmen. Simply put, without PF’s compelling support, this new habitat and access initiative would not exist. 2. Cabela’s World’s Foremost Outfitter 4. Colowyo Mine a. �Cabela’s Inc. is a direct marketer and specialty retailer of hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and related outdoor recreation merchandise in various markets across the US. In Colorado, they have stores in Thornton, Lone Tree and Grand Junction. Currently all three of these locations are working with CPW in various capacities supporting the outreach to hunters, anglers and general recreationists. Their dedication to community involvement surpasses many large-scale businesses. b. C � abela’s store management and staff have been incredibly supportive of our various efforts to engage the public in outdoor related education, sports and recreation opportunities. Additionally, Cabela’s works with many area NGO’s, governmental agencies and non-profits on both a local and national level to provide support for their educational and outreach endeavors as well. a. �Colowyo operates a surface coal mine in northwest Colorado, providing fuel for Tri-State Generation and Transmission’s Craig Station which itself provides electricity to thousands of customers. Colowyo is one of the largest employers in this rural area of the state, employing approximately 200 people, and also one of the largest private landowners in northwest Colorado with over 76,000 acres in Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, representing some of the most wildlife-rich habitat in Colorado. Current mining operations encompass only about 3,000 acres (<4% of the land base) with the balance consisting of a diverse array of essentially undisturbed lands including sagebrush, grassland, pinyon-juniper woodland, aspen woodland, mixed mountain shrub, and riparian habitats. Several hundred acres are also currently in agricultural production, including hay meadows and winter wheat. Included in these properties is over 16 miles of the Yampa River and numerous tributary streams. b. B � y virtue of their large land base, location in the rural, wildlife-rich landscape of northwest Colorado, and progressive land management that strongly values ecosystem function and healthy rangelands, Colowyo supports wildlife populations rivaled by few places in Colorado. Briefly, this wildlife resource includes: i. �*thousands of elk and mule deer representing the two largest elk and mule deer herd units in the state ii. *hundreds of pronghorn iii. �*hundreds of greater sage-grouse and Columbian sharp10 tailed grouse representing the largest populations in the state for each of these species iv. �*endangered Colorado River fishes, other native fish of concern (the “three species”), and several species of sportfish v. *bald eagles, golden eagles, and numerous other raptor species vi. *� sandhill crane vii. �*black bears, mountain lions, bobcats, and other carnivores viii. �*dozens of species of non-game birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians c. A � partnership between Colowyo and CPW was a natural outgrowth of this diverse and abundant wildlife resource, but only because of Colowyo’s willingness to be such a strong collaborator. 7. Friends of Ridgway State Park a. �The Friends Group at Ridgway State Park was started in 1990 by camp hosts who became local residents in the Ridgway community. They felt an attachment to the park that merited giving their valuable time and talents to support the park’s mission and formed Friends of Ridgway State Park. b. E � arly on, the Friends of Ridgway State Park group focused on supporting the park’s ability to serve its visitors and resources in various ways. This included volunteering in the visitor center, maintaining flower beds, arranging for guest speakers at their meetings on topics to include natural and cultural resources, and providing labor on valuable facility construction. c. Th � ere have been approximately 2000 youth per year for over 20 years participating in the programs with FRSP bus funds. In addition, the Friends of Ridgway have purchased education supplies when needed including microscopes for an aquatics education program, study skins for bird banding, and food for the disabled youth and veteran fishing clinics. They have funded an interpretive mural that is an integral part of the educational displays in the visitor center, and started giving (2) $1000 college scholarships to western slope college students pursuing a natural resource degree. The Friends of Ridgway have provided support in the parks mission, as well as for natural resource stewardship in general. 5. Encana Corporation a. �Encana is the first Energy Company to get a CPW approved Wildlife Mitigation Plan and continues to set a standard for other companies to follow as they create Wildlife Mitigation Plans. b. E � ncana allows year-round public access to 24,000 +/- acres of Encana owned land. This access includes allowing the public to hunt private property during fall big game seasons. Approximately 25 Encana employees volunteer time around 1300 hours per year to CPW educational outreach and community engagement efforts (additional hours are donated during the Hunter Outreach Programs). c. �Encana plays a significant role in CPW’s world-class science based management by allowing access to the property for research projects and big game counts. In an effort to help protect the declining populations of Greater Sage Grouse, Encana voluntarily closes roads to well pads specifically to help sage grouse. d. E � nCana also worked with CPW (DOW then, 2009)) to produce a training DVD that gives energy workers information to minimize their impacts to Colorado wildlife and wildlife habitat. The video includes information about wildlife, including how to care for trash to avoid attracting bears to work areas, why feeding even small animals can be unsafe for people and animals, what to do if you encounter a mountain lion, and the importance of protecting species like the cutthroat trout and sage grouse. This is an important training tool used at employee orientations since CPW can’t be there to train all new workers and since many of the energy workers come from outside of Colorado where wildlife may not be as plentiful. 8.Gunnison Trails a. �Gunnison Trails is a non-profit trail advocacy organization established to assist land managers and other organizations in educating users on responsible trail-based recreation, maintaining existing trails and pursuing new opportunities for biking, running and hiking trails which promote sustainable trail use throughout Gunnison County. b. G � unnison Trails works closely with local land managers from the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Forest Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife on trail related projects and issues. Its’ dedicated membership volunteer countless hours annually maintaining existing trails and trail infrastructure on public lands. While working closely with other users of public lands and stakeholders including the ranching community, wildlife advocates and motorized trail users, Gunnison Trails educates trail users and promotes responsible use of Gunnison area trails. 11 �2015 Partners in the Outdoors Award Nominees continued c. A � major focus of Gunnison Trails has been to help trail users understand and honor seasonal trail closures for wildlife protection, including the imperiled Gunnison Sage Grouse. Utilizing their website to promote trail etiquette and connect users with links to more information on wildlife, ranching and trail closures, Gunnison Trails reaches users that land and wildlife managers may miss. d. G � unnison trails partners with area ranchers to help reduce conflicts between public land grazing and recreation through education and signage, and has taken the initiative to help reduce recreation trespass onto private ranch lands in the valley. Gunnison Trails strives to reduce conflicts by coordinating gate closures and installing grazing on/off date signing. This respectful, progressive approach to an old public lands multiple use issue has helped mend the rift between long-time valley ranchers and outdoor recreationists mum. The release of water from the reservoir caused extensive damage below the dam including the loss of a road, parking area, and failure of the irrigation canal. b. Th � rough the efforts of several entities, Two Buttes SWA received the planning, support, equipment, materials, and labor to complete a major construction project at the reservoir. The release of water from the reservoir caused extensive damage below the dam including the loss of a road, parking area, and failure of the irrigation canal. The hazards that were now present resulted in the closure of that portion of the wildlife area. c. W � ith the help of ranch manager and long-time Baca County resident Corwin Brown, land was donated so CPW could meet new width requirements. The Reed family owns much of the land around Two Buttes SWA and they graciously donated a portion of the ranch to allow for the new spillway with Corwin leading the way. This required the removal of ranch fencing which was accomplished by tandem efforts of CPW staff and Baca County residents. The Shaw ranch came out with a skid loader that was outfitted with a custom made fence post puller. 11. �Bureau of Land Management a. �The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is an equal partner in the management of many areas within Colorado. Each agency provides personnel and various budgets to meet the operating needs of public lands, wildlife and waterways. b. Th � is partnership is demonstrated in the Southeast Region through the BLM work with Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) to promote outdoor recreational opportunities in the Upper Arkansas River Valley for all ages and abilities. Visitors from out of state, other communities and locals alike come to the AHRA Visitor Center to acquire recreational information, maps and brochures. The BLM and AHRA also provide summer events for the community such as Jr. Ranger programs, Tot’s on Tuesdays and group hiking events. c. Th � e BLM in collaboration with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) and the Lake County Open Space Initiative (LCOSI) are committed to promoting the stewardship of healthy ecosystems and healthy communities for present and future generations. 9. Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA) a. �The Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA) consists of knowledgeable, experienced and licensed professionals who are dedicated to offering world-class whitewater adventure within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA). AROA members offer a wide range of whitewater rafting and kayaking trips for all ages and adrenaline levels, and are truly committed to providing exceptional service on and off the Arkansas River. b. A � ROA is committed to providing education and ensuring professionalism within their membership (whitewater rafting companies) to ensure a safe and fun experience for hundreds of thousands of visitors who go whitewater rafting within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA). c. A � ROA works directly with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado River Outfitters Association (CROA) to effectively address common challenges, discover opportunities and exchange best practices among others. 12. �City of Buena Vista a. �The City of Buena Vista works closely with The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) in promoting outdoor recreation and education in the Upper Arkansas River Valley. Events such as Paddlefest, Gold Rush Days, the 6th grade conservation camp and Junior Ranger programs are all examples of this partnership. The City of Buena Vista also works with AHRA to manage its public boat ramp as part of the corporative management agreement and allows AHRA to utilize the Buena Vista Community Center for Public Scoping meetings. b. Th � e City of Buena Vista effectively engages new audiences through many town events and programs such as the annual Clean Up, Green Up and Paddlefest. Paddlefest is a highly popular, statewide and nationwide event that draws large numbers of visitors to the town of Buena Vista. Paddlefest offers the opportunity for new and young recreationalist to learn skills in Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), kayak role classes, Yoga on a SUP and many more beginner level classes in the area of whitewater boating. 10. T� wo Buttes State Wildlife Area Restoration a. � Two Buttes SWA in southeast Colorado is well known for its outstanding deer and turkey hunting opportunities. Monsoonal flooding raised the level of Two Buttes reservoir to a gauge height of 33 feet. State of Colorado dam safety engineers required CPW to open the gates to allow for the release of water to return the lake to what were deemed to be safe levels. The restriction at the time of the flooding was 20 feet maxi12 c. Th � e City of Buena Vista collaborates with many organizations such as Friends of Browns Canyon, Friends of Four-mile and Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS). Friends of Brown Canyon for example, were instrumental in the establishment of Browns Canyon National Monument (BCNM). BCNM lies within The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and will bring many additional recreationalist to the Arkansas Valley. 13. �The City of Canyon City a. �The City of Canon City and The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) work closely to ensure safety and recreational opportunities along the southern portion of AHRA such as developing trails along its shores and hazard tree removal. The Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival is another example of the partnership between AHRA and The City of Canon City. AHRA will be working with The City of Canon City for a potential future establishment of a new recreation site along the Arkansas River where the former Black Hill Cole Fired Power Plant once stood. The City of Canon City effectively engages new audiences in outdoor recreation through programs such as Clean Up, Green Up and the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival as well as numerous events at local schools to introduce youth to outdoor education and recreation. ant once stood. b. Th � e City of Canon City effectively engages new audiences in outdoor recreation through programs such as Clean Up, Green Up and the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival as well as numerous events at local schools to introduce youth to outdoor education and recreation. ant once stood. c. Th � e City of Canon City collaborates with organizations such as the Eastern Fremont County Trails, Open Space and River Corridor Master Plan. The creation of this master plan was a joint effort among local government agencies and user groups to create a wide range of recreational opportunities and resource conservation throughout Eastern Fremont County. This master plan includes trails along the Arkansas River. educational opportunities, foster a stewardship ethic toward the park and its resources. We look forward to continuing to grow our partnership with Catamount Institute and all the programs we can accomplish together. 15. �Chaffee County a. �Chaffee County has three County Commissioners which is the county’s governing body. Residents of Chaffee County choose who their commissioners will be when they vote at election time. The Commissioners role is to manage the affairs of the county as authorized by the state statute. Commissioners oversee county income and expenses, establish policies and procedures, build and maintain county buildings, grant licenses as prescribed by law, appoint staff and determine annual operating budgets and adopt ordinances as provided in the Colorado Revised Statutes. In addition, Chaffee County Commissioners oversee the construction or repairs to roads, bridges and drainage facilitates and land acquirements that directly relate to Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. b. Th � e Chaffee County Visitor’s Bureau is an entity of the Chaffee County government overseen by the Chaffee County Commissioners. The Visitor’s Bureau pursues new and inventive ways to attract new visitors and encourage residents to participate in local outdoor recreation. Therefore, the Chaffee County Commissioners are an integral part in insuring the Visitor’s Bureau mission and goals are met. c. C � haffee County works collaboratively with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA), and local municipalities and local river outfitters to name a few, to accomplish specific projects. In particular, Chaffee County grant permission for local committees and organizations to hold special events and activities which draw large numbers of people into the Arkansas River Valley. 14. �Catamount Institute a. �The Catamount Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop ecological stewards through education and adventure. They serve over seven thousand youth and adults each year at schools, parks, camps, and business locations all over the Pikes Peak region. We use innovative research, current events, and lessons (consistent with Colorado Department of Education Science Standards) to fulfill our mission, and encourage people to think about their relationship to the environment. b. Th � e Catamount Institute is an active participant in the core of partnerships throughout Teller County and beyond. Just in Teller County, along with Mueller, we collaborate with the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Friends of the Fossil Beds, Woodland Park School District, Cripple Creek School District, Natural Resource Conservation District, and many more. When one of us holds a community event, several others participate and support that event. c. �They are well known in the community and offer a tremendous service to everyone through “education and adventure”. They have been an invaluable partner to Colorado Parks and Wildlife in accomplishing our mission with new audiences - to offer quality and safe outdoor recreation experiences and through 13 �2015 Partners in the Outdoors Award Nominees continued 16. �Fremont County a. �Fremont County has three County Commissioners which is the county’s governing body. The Commissioners role is to manage the affairs of the county as authorized by the state statute. Commissioners oversee county income and expenses, establish policies and procedures, build and maintain county buildings, grant licenses as prescribed by law, appoint staff and determine annual operating budgets and adopt ordinances as provided in the Colorado Revised Statutes. In addition, Fremont County Commissioners oversee the construction or repairs to roads, bridges and drainage facilities, land acquirements and property issues that directly relate to AHRA. b. Th � e Fremont County Visitor’s Bureau is an entity of the Fremont County government overseen by the Fremont County Commissioners. The Visitor’s Bureau pursues new and inventive ways to attract new visitors and encourage residents to participate in local outdoor recreation. Therefore, the Fremont County Commissioners are an integral part in insuring the Visitor’s Bureau mission and goals are met. c. F � remont County works collaboratively with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA), and local municipalities and local river outfitters to name a few, to accomplish specific projects. In particular, Fremont County grants permission for local committees and organizations to hold special events and activities which draw large numbers of people into the Arkansas River Valley. organizing public programs and field trips, providing interpretive information throughout the region and publishing and selling local guidebooks and history titles. GARNA administers the Chaffee County Heritage Area/Collegiate Peaks Scenic & Historic Byway under guidance of an appointed Heritage Area Advisory Board. ational and cultural resources of the Upper Arkansas River Basin. LCOSI has become a voice for disseminating the message of land and water conservation, historic preservation, resource protection and sustainable growth practices. b. L � COSI constructed the Sawatch Range Interpretive Trail at the Hayden Meadows Recreation Area (AHRA), which includes information kiosks, demonstrations and interpretive low profile, wayside exhibits describing the habitats, history and multiple uses. The wetland boardwalks and wildlife observation platform provide a low impact travel corridor for accessing the wetland and lowland riparian habitats within the floodplain of the Arkansas River. c. L � COSI works collaboratively with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), City of Leadville, Lake County, US Fish & Wildlife, Corps of Engineers and private land owners for the purpose of: protecting and enhancing critical wildlife habitat; conserving open space; restoring impacted habitats; securing public access; increasing recreational opportunities; preserving cultural, agricultural, scenic and historic resources; increasing public awareness and education; and enhancing sustainable growth and development opportunities in Lake County. 20. �Lake County 18. T� he Garden of the Gods a. �Garden of the Gods Park on the west side of Colorado Springs has been the location of the annual Bighorn Sheep Day which is now in its eleventh year. Bighorn Sheep Day is a community based event whose focus is to get people outdoors and gain an appreciation for local parks, wildlife and the abundance of local natural resources. b. B � ret Tennis is the Parks Operations Administrator and each year Bret coordinates multiple partners for this popular urban event. Even in years with cold, blustery weather, the BSD sees crowds that swell to the Park to take hikes, attend wildlife and kids programs, and to have a chance to view bighorn sheep in the wild from several vantage points. Bret does a great job of providing the oversight and coordination needed for such a big event. Each year, despite the chance of winter conditions the event seems to grow and grow in popularity. This year’s event had over 3,600 participants and Bret works to coordinate multiple guest presenters for the event to speak to various audiences about bighorn sheep and local wildlife. c. Th � e biggest strength of the BSD is the number of community partners and what they bring to the table. In addition to CPW, partners include: US Forest Service, Bear Creek Nature Center, the City of Colorado Springs, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Park and Garden of the Gods Park. 17. �Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park a. �The Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park was created in 2001 prior to the opening of the park to the public, in 2002 they became a Non Profit organization (501(c)(3)). Their mission is a straight forward statement, to support and advocate for Cheyenne Mountain State Park. However, their vision statement gives a true sense of their dedication to the mission of CPW. “The Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park serve to protect, enhance and preserve for all time the natural state and spectacular beauty of the park. We are also dedicated to working in partnership with the park staff to promote recreational and educational activities as well as advocating for important park issues.” b. Th � e Friends help fund many of our education programs, by paying for guest speakers, purchasing supplies and equipment for classes and programs, supporting volunteer instructors and facilitators. They represented the parks programs and recreational opportunities at several public events associated with Indy Gives. This resulted in the Friends receiving nearly $5000 in donations. c. I� n 2015 the board contributed 992 hours of volunteer time dedicated to the Friends group. They put on several successful fund raising events, secured grants and are constantly coming up with new ideas to market Cheyenne Mountain State Park to our local community. The most striking thing to me is that each board member is a volunteer themselves; in 2015 the board members reported a total of 1086 volunteers hours which were separate from the 992 for Friends work, for a total of 2078 hours. All the board members serve as program leaders, whether it is as archery instructors, trail crew leaders, fire mitigation or leading educational programs and hikes. a. �Lake County has three County Commissioners which is the county’s governing body. Residents of Lake County choose who their commissioners will be when they vote at election time. The Commissioners role is to manage the affairs of the county as authorized by the state statute. Commissioners oversee county income and expenses, establish policies and procedures, build and maintain county buildings, grant licenses as prescribed by law, appoint staff and determine annual operating budgets and adopt ordinances as provided in the Colorado Revised Statutes. In addition, Lake County Commissioners oversee the construction or repairs to roads, bridges and drainage facilitates and land acquirements that directly relate to AHRA. b. Th � e Lake County Visitor’s Bureau is an entity of the Lake County government overseen by the Lake County Commissioners. The Visitor’s Bureau pursues new and inventive ways to attract new visitors and encourage residents to participate in local outdoor recreation. Therefore, the Lake County Commissioners are an integral part in insuring the Visitor’s Bureau mission and goals are met. c. L � ake County works collaboratively with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA), and local municipalities and local river outfitters to name a few, to accomplish specific projects. v In particular, Lake County grants permission for local committees and organizations to hold special events and activities which draw large numbers of people into the Arkansas River Valley. 22. C � ity of Leadville a. �The City of Leadville is the gateway to the Upper Arkansas River Valley. The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) starts its 152 mile journey down to Lake Pueblo at the Headwaters in Leadville. AHRA works closely with the City of Leadville to promote outdoor education, volunteer outreach programs and protecting the natural resources of the Upper Arkansas River Valley. AHRA and The City of Leadville team up for events and programs such as Clean Up-Green Up, Junior Ranger programs, and the new Inspire program. b. Th � e City of Leadville is dedicated to engaging new audiences through many of its outreach programs such as the GOCO Inspire Initiative. Inspire is a group of community members and agencies who are working to develop a plan to improve Lake County youth’s connection to nature through places, programming and pathways. Lake County youth’s will have the opportunity to volunteer or work in these outdoor fields. c. Th � e City of Leadville directly collaborates with the Lake County Open Space Initiative (LCOSI) by protecting and enhancing critical wildlife habitat; conserving open space; restoring impacted habitats; securing public access; increasing recreational opportunities; preserving cultural, agricultural, scenic and historic resources; increasing public awareness and education; and enhancing sustainable growth and development opportunities in Lake County and the City of Leadville. 21. �Lake County Open Space Initiative (LCOSI) a. �The Lake County Open Space Initiative (LCOSI) was formed at the invitation of the Lake County Board of Commissioners and represents a diverse and varied stakeholders group with a common interest in preserving the intrinsic, natural, recre- 19. G � reater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) 14 23. U � S Forest Service, Leadville Ranger District a. �The US Forest Service, Leadville Ranger District located on the San Isabel National Forest in Lake County Colorado manages 289,000 acres of land providing diverse recreational opportunities such as hiking, camping, fishing, horse-back riding, climbing, nature viewing and water activities. The Leadville Ranger District also manages the special use permit for Ski Cooper ski area, Tennessee Pass Nordic Center ski trails, and the Chicago Ridge Backcountry Snow Cat Skiing permits. Ice fishing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are all popular activities pursued on the District. ©LARRY LAMSA a. �The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) fosters stewardship of the resources of the greater Arkansas River region through education, volunteerism and experiences. GARNA helps provide AHRA with volunteers for a variety of individual and group projects. b. G � ARNA programs provide both outdoor education and recreation related activities. The programs include history tours, photography workshops, astronomy viewing, and many informative hikes that provide an educational outlet for the public within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA). c. G � ARNA assists the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the US Forest Service, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), counties and local municipalities to accomplish specific projects. GARNA provides services to the public including the Youth Ecological Literacy Program serving over 350 students a year, 15 �b. Th � e US Forest Service, Leadville Ranger District cooperatively manages AHRA with the Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) by allowing CPW to utilize USFS land such as the Numbers Recreation Site for both private and commercial boating (recreation). In addition, the USFS is currently working cooperatively with CPW/AHRA on the establishment of a new Numbers Recreation Site, which will be located on CPW lands. c. Th � e US Forest Service, Leadville Ranger District works collaboratively with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado Mountain College (CMC), Lake County Open Space Initiative (LCOSI), Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, and the Colorado Trail Foundation to maintain over 350 miles of non-motorized trails including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Colorado Trail. Partners in the Outdoors Grant Information Colorado Parks and Wildlife in partnership with Colorado Parks and Recreation Association are providing the opportunity to all partner organizations who attended the 3rd Annual Partners in the Outdoors Conference April 27-29, 2016. These grants are intended to fund outdoor recreation outreach, environmental education, outdoor space enhancement and restoration. These grants are funded by Conference Registration Fees and Sponsors: Eligibility Requirements kids 24. �City of Salida a. �The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) works closely with The City of Salida on numerous programs and project within the Recreation Area. Events such as FiBark, Clean Up-Green Up, Junior Ranger programs, Tot’s on Tuesdays, Earth Day, Gathering of the Guides and the Salida Whitewater Park are all examples of this unique partnership. The partnership between The City of Salida and AHRA is vital to the day to day operation of the Recreation Area. b. Th � e City of Salida is very successful in engaging new audiences in outdoor recreation from its Visitor Center, numerous free programs in the park such as FiBark and the summer concert series, to new bike lanes throughout town. The City of Salida is very involved in the Fly Fishing 101 course introduced at the Elementary School. The highly popular Salida Whitewater Park also draws large numbers of recreationalist to town. c. Th � e City of Salida collaborates with numerous organizations such as The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA), US Forest Service, Salida Ranger District, The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Salida Mountain Trails just to name a few. Also, Earth Day is an annual event that brings together all of these organizations to promote and educate outdoor recreation and stewardship in the Arkansas River Valley. www.parks4kids.info •M � ust have attended the Partners in the Outdoors Conference •H � ave matching funds (dollar for dollar) •M � ust be a collaborative effort, including multiple partners •M � ust utilize and document via photos/video (more information to be provided upon selection) •P � rojects should address elements of the following areas (supporting documents included for clarification) • �Outdoor Recreation Education/outreach • �Integration of Outdoor Recreation Interests •H � ealthy Lifestyles and Communities • �Stewardship/Conservation •P � rotect, Connect and Inspire Coloradans to appreciate, enjoy and care for our great outdoors (GOCO Strategic Initiative: supporting documents will included for clarification) How To Apply Materials will be sent after the completion of the conference •R � eview the grant application form and allocation guidelines below Fill out all applicable sections of the application. Attach additional information (Maximum of three additional pages) • I� f selected, you agree to spend all grant funds and provide required evaluation reports by December 31, 2016 When To Apply PAC/WEST is proud to sponsor the 2016 Partners in the Outdoors Conference 25. �South Platte Fly Shop a. �The South Platte Fly Shop has helped put Mueller State Park on the map as a place to learn to fly fish! They have very generously donated their time, staff, expertise and equipment for numerous public programs and events at the park. b. A � lthough we only have small ponds to fish in, South Platte has faithfully come to offer their great expertise to teach our visitors the art fly fishing. We begin in the parking lot with practices rods made of yarn for line and learn the cast! Their passion for fishing is evident in their willingness to teach beginners with great patience. c. Th � e staff from South Platte Fly Shop has interacted with hundreds of Mueller’s visitors as well as general visitors to the region and state. They have given them a first class experience, instilled in them the thrill of the sport, and created some new lifetime anglers! The best thing about South Platte Fly Shop as a partner is the excellent guidance given to the visitors. Each participant receives individual attention, excellent coaching, and leaves with a smile! http://www.pacwestcom.com/ 16 • S� ubmit your grant application by May 23, 2016 •C � ompile grant application packet with any supplemental information (no more than three additional pages) •E � -mail or mail your grant application to Lauren Truitt, CPW Partnership Coordinator (Lauren.Truitt@state.co.us) or CPW, Atten: Lauren Truitt, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216. If application is mail it must be postmarked by May 23, 2016. No late applications will be accepted. Important Dates •M � ay 23, 2016- Application Deadline • J� une 3, 2016- Grant Notification • J� une 10, 2016- Grant Payments Mailed to Recipients •D � ecember 31, 2016- Program/Project Evaluation Data Submitted to CPW A notice and application will be sent via email to all conference attendees following the conclusion of the conference. This information will also include how many and what size of grants will be available. Grants distributed by Colorado Parks and Recreation Association 17 �Partners in the Outdoors Conference Grants Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to provide the opportunity for grant funding to all partner organizations who attended the Partners in the Outdoors Conference April 27-29, 2016. These grants are intended to fund outdoor recreation outreach, environmental education, outdoor space enhancement and restoration. Thank you to our Grant Sponsors, Colorado Tourism Office and Eagle Claw. Through grant sponsors, and the collection of registration fees, $19,000 worth of grant money was made available to all attendees of the Partners Conference. 2015 Grant Recipients 4. C � al-Wood Education Center- Latino Family Camp - $3,000 grant Low-income Latino families on the Front Range have very few resources by which to learn about, explore, and enjoy the Colorado Outdoors. This program is designed to provide resources and experiences for Latino Families in a culturally sensitive format, to create “tools” for parents to better support their outdoor experiences, and to educate their families. The Primary audience for this program is low-income, Latino youth and their families. Eric Bach is the Co-founder of Hipcamp, a web platform that connects people with public and private land for camping. Their 5. �Yampatika- Environmental Literacy Program - $3,000 grant Support of the Environmental Literacy Program to provide all public elementary school students in Routt County (approx 1,400 students) programming in environmental literacy. While many schools undertake field trips and sporadic environmental education programs in the classrooms, Routt County’s three school districts participate in sequential programming to build upon previous year’s teaching. Jim “came home” to the Rocky Mountain Region in October 2012 to assume the duties of Regional Director of RLMV. The pull of the mountains and the field, coupled with the fact that his two adult children now live in Denver, were too much to resist! The RLMV portfolio includes: providing outstanding recreation opportunities on 22,000,000 acres of spectacular landscape (about 20% of which is Wilderness) across the states of Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas; land acquisitions and use authorizations for infrastructure development and operations; minerals development and operations, and; creating citizen stewards of the land through volunteerism and service programs. 6. �Montrose Recreation District- Youth Outdoor Skills Program - $3,0000 grant The purpose of this project is to provide youth of all economic and social backgrounds an avenue to explore outdoor opportunities, specifically hunting, fishing and archery so that they may learn new outdoor skills and become active participants in these lifelong activities. This project is specifically targeting underserved or minority youth with the ultimate goal of increasing capacity of users that Parks and Wildlife serve. Participants upon completion of clinics and activities are then able to earn vouchers for equipment, licenses, certifications and further instruction to enhance their outdoor experiences. 1. P � ioneer Historical Society of Bent County- Site, Sign and Landscape Enhancement for Boggsville Historical Site - $2,000 Tributestone: The Audio Sign Grant Located just south of Las Animas, on the banks of the Purgatoire River, Boggsville is one of the most important surviving sites in Colorado associated with the development of the Santa Fe Trail and the period of settlement that followed. Boggsville was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 as a 39-acre historic district and is a certified site on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. Rescued from near ruin 25 years ago, the site faces maintenance and management challenges common to historic sites across the country. 7. �Colorado Alliance for Environmental EducationWork Gone WILD Week - $3,000 grant Work Gone WILD Week is a fun, collaborative and innovative approach between non-profits, government agencies, higher education institutions and business to introduce youth to careers that support environmental stewardship. In contrast to traditional career fairs, Work Gone WILD Week forges a deeper understanding of careers and has the potential for profound impact on participants. Over 20 8th grade students will be accepted to the free program, which will take place from September-November 2015. Students will spend five full school days visiting different natural resource agencies and higher education institutions interacting with staff, learning about their career paths and current jobs, and engaging in hands-on activities that build relevant skills. Youth will be introduced to careers that support the protection of natural resources across five interconnected fields: wildlife, forestry, parks and recreations, land management and water management. The program will include a networking session, resume- writing workshop, and a service-learning project to directly involve students in environmental stewardship activities. 2. N � ature and Raptor Center of Pueblo- Outdoor Skills Day - $2,000 CO Tourism Office grant The Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo will be providing an experience for youth and families as we partner with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Lake Pueblo State Park, Arkansas Valley Audubon Society, Colorado State University Pueblo’s Outdoor Pursuits program, Steel City Anglers and the Pueblo City-County Health Department to offer a family oriented Outdoor Skills Day in the fall of 2015. 3. �Friends of Lory State Park- Lory’s Recreational Stewardship Project - $3,000 grant To facilitate learning about invasive species, the outdoor interpretive educator and naturalist volunteers will travel to partnering schools (middle school through community college level) to talk about invasive plants in Lory State Park. The students will not only learn about how invasive species damage an ecosystem, but also the actions they can take to assist with control and removal of invasive plants. In some areas, after invasive plant removal, the students will restore the area by planting native grass seed. 18 Breakout Session Presenters mission is get more people outside. He developed a love for the adventure that nature provided while traveling the world for 4 years. When he’s not in the mountains or oceans, he’s working to increase access to the outdoors and encourage millennials to get outside. Amanda Barker is the Executive Director of the Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts, a coalition of 78 land trusts, public agen- cies, and professional groups with programs to improve land conservation policy and educational standards in Colorado. She received her Masters in Environmental Policy and Planning from the University of Michigan, focusing on conflict resolution and collaborative land management in the West. Her undergraduate degree was in geology from Washington University in St. Louis. She started her career in land conservation in Peace Corps Madagascar 2005-2008. Jim Bedwell Director of Recreation, Lands, Minerals, and Volunteers (RLMV) USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region Scott Bruntjen Dr. Bruntjen began his life long interest in environmental issues outside Gold Hill, Colorado as a twelve year- old summer camper. At the time some had proposed building the new Interstate 70 over Arapahoe Pass through what is now the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Popular opinion of The 1950s Colorado Front Range was different then but that proposal did not have any more support a half century ago than it would today. Civil disobedience was discussed. Years after that Scott served several roles including Mayor of the Town of Nederland, Colorado, Chair of the Historic Preservation Advisory Board of Boulder County, a Member of the Colorado Municipal League, and Board Chair of the Tourism and Recreation Partnership. He earned a living as a University Professor, as the Owner of a computer company and by operating The Goldminer Hotel, a historic bed and breakfast in Eldora. He has spent 60 years actively involved with today’s topic of preservation, use, and balance. Gary Buffington Natural Resources manages Larimer County’s great outdoor places, including open spaces and magnificent water-based recreation areas, and fosters responsible land stewardship through weed management and healthy forest practices. Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations. Chad Calvert currently serves as Manager of Government Relations for Noble Energy in Denver, Colorado, where he covers state and federal issues primarily in Colorado and Nevada. Prior to this role, he was the Director of Government and Public Affairs for BP America in the Rockies, also based in Denver. Chad Calvert has a B.S. in Economics from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and a J.D. from George Mason Uni- versity, in Arlington, Virginia. He worked as a legislative assistant in the United States Senate for eight years and later served as the Executive Director of the Western Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. Following two years in that position, he was appointed Deputy Director of Congressional Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior, where he worked on public lands issues and Native American policy. From 2003-2007, he served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, where he focused on public land policy, working mostly with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Office of Surface Mining (OSM). In that position he served on several interdepartmental teams, and often testified before Congress. Andrew Casper, Director of Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Colorado Oil & Gas Association The Colorado Oil & Gas Association, (COGA) is an industry trade association that promotes policies to foster the beneficial, efficient, responsible and environmentally sound development, production and use of Colorado oil and natural gas. Andrew monitors regulatory procedures relevant to oil and gas development, prepares responses to proposed changes, and advocates COGA’s position to relevant stakeholders and agencies. Andrew received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, his law degree from the University of Baltimore, and a Masters of Science from the University of Denver. Dana Coelho is Urban & Community Forestry Program Manager for the US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region. She works with partners to build and sustain resilient and effective local programs, regional collaboratives, and national research and science delivery capacity. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors with her favorite pup, Comet, and volunteers with the Colorado Environmental Film Festival and Colorado EcoWomen. David Costlow has been an outdoor enthusiast since his late teens. The movie Deliverance was his inspiration. Over time, David made his hobby his business. He and a business partner founded Rocky Mountain Adventures, Inc. in Fort Collins in 1993. David became the sole owner in 2000 and sold his interest to a trusted employee in 2011. During David’s tenure, Rocky Mountain Adventures, Inc. held 13 permits; acquired Mad Adventures, Grand County’s largest rafting outfitter; and expanded to 5 store locations. Between the 2 operations, the companies commercially rafted and kayaked 6 Colorado rivers, fly-fished others, ran trips to 3 destinations internationally and had a year round retail paddle gear shop. David is currently the Executive Director of the Colorado River Outfitters Association, representing member outfitters. 19 �Breakout Session Presenters Michael Diehl - Siting & Land Rights group, Xcel Energy Michael is a 1979 Graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. Degree in Environmental Resource Management. 6 years experience as a Land Planner in Douglas County Colorado when it was one of the fasted growing Counties in the nation in the 80’s. I’ve been in the Siting & Land Rights group at Xcel Energy/Public Service Company of Colorado for 26 years, siting, permitting, acquiring land rights and managing land rights for our electric transmission, substation, power plant and communication facilities. Brianna Doby is the CEO of Positive Rhetoric LLC. Focused on messaging, strategy, and “relentlessly pragmatic” con- sulting, Positive Rhetoric serves large non-profits (Eversight, Gift of Hope) and small start-ups (KidneyMatch) with equal enthusiasm. She serves on the board of DOVIA Colorado and WeeCycle. In her spare time, she gets her boots dirty with her husband and four children as they hike, bike, and enjoy public lands across Colorado. Patt Dorsey became Southwest Region Manger in February 2013. She is a native Coloradoan with a B.S. degree in Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University. She began her career with CPW in 1991 as the Boulder district wildlife manager, just as mountain lions were beginning to have an increasing presence on the Front Range. In 1999 she became Colorado’s Hunter Education Administrator and in 2003, she became an area wildlife manager in Durango. Patt began hunting small game with her dad and “Gramps” when she was 10 years old and she enjoys everyday afield. Other hobbies include – raising organic chickens and eggs, fishing, writing, photography, gardening and beadwork (using roadkill porcupine quills). Jason Eckman- Senior Regulatory Analyst, Encana Oil & Gas Jason is a Western Slope Native, currently living in Grand Junction. As a graduate of Western State College of Colorado with a B.A. in Geology/Anthropology Emphasis, he worked as an Archaeologist for 12 years prior to joining Encana. Jason has been working for Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. for nearly 8 years as a Senior Regulatory Analyst. Along with his professional role with Encana, Jason also assists with the Encana Hunting Program. He has also been CPW Hunter Outreach Volunteer for the past 5 years as well as a CPW Huntmaster. Jason currently sits as a CPW Sportsmen’s Roundtable Member. For the past 5 years he has been a NWTF Committee Member. Dede Fay had the good fortune to grow up in the mountain college town of Gunnison. She has made Grand County her home for the past 28 years and lives along the Colorado River in a 1936 cabin with her husband and their special-needs Labrador She has served as the Administrator and Sales Director of the Grand County Colorado Tourism Board for the past 12 years and is deeply enthusiastic about regional collaborations and knowledge sharing. Chela Garcia-Irlando Our vision is that the diversity of the Latino identity is connected with the diversity of outdoor experiences, and we are active stewards and advocates for our natural spaces, sharing our stories and empowering the next generation of Latino leadership in the outdoors. Latino Outdoors is a unique Latino-led organization. We are working to create a national community of leaders in conservation and outdoor education. As part of this work, we are focused on expanding and amplifying the Latino experience in the outdoors; providing greater opportunities for leadership, mentorship, professional opportunities and serving as a platform for sharing cultural connections and narratives that are often overlooked by the traditional outdoor movement. It is a space for the community to be present, share their voices, and showcase how conservation roots have been ingrained in Latino cultura for generations. Cheryl Glanz – Cheryl is a from a multi-generational family native to Fort Collins for over 113 years. She became involved with the North Colorado Loop Tour after working on the Cache LaPoudre-North Park Scenic & History Byway Council Corridor Management Plan with fellow students at Colorado State University. Post-graduation from the inaugural class of the Master of Tourism Management program, she became a board member, then board president of the CLP-NP Scenic & Historic Byway Council and continues on a wonderful journey of collaboration with multiple entities in northern Colorado. Erik Glenn is the Executive Director of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT). As Executive Director, Erik oversees the operations of the Land Trust and works closely with the Board of Directors and staff to ensure that there is consistent alignment with the mission and strategic plan. Prior to assuming the role of Executive Director, Erik served CCALT in the capacity of Deputy Director. Erik has facilitated more than sixty conservation easement transactions since 2008 and secured more than $10M in grants for the purchase of conservation easements throughout the state. Erik holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management from Colorado State University and a Master of Resource Law Studies from the University of Denver. Dave Grossman Raised in Durango, CO, hiking, riding and exploring the landscapes of the desert Southwest, Dave transformed his passion for the outdoors into a lifelong commitment to environmental work. While at Colorado College, Dave received a degree in Biology with an emphasis in ecology and cofounded, sat on the Board of Directors, and served as Volunteer Coordinator for the nation’s first non-profit environmental retail store, the Daily Planet Option Store. After research on a National Science Foundation grant ecology project in Alaska, Dave turned to his passion for fly fishing and worked as a guide on rivers across the West and around the world for a decade. 20 Breakout Session Presenters Christine Groves holds the distinguished award of Top 100 Grant Writers Worldwide by Meta Soft Systems and has more than 25 years, experience as a non-profit and government consultant specializing in program development & funding. Her diverse writing and funding portfolio consistently exceeds well into the millions of dollars annually. She has designed, implemented & taught grant writing workshops to more than 10,000 participants. She is nationally recognized as an exceptional trainer and speaker and has taught at Colleges and Universities across the country including the historic Tuskegee University. She studied grant writing & philanthropy at the renowned and prestigious Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. Christine was raised in Colorado. She and her husband Glen of 33 years are residents of Elk Falls Ranch where their home backs up to Staunton State Park. Tom Hiester, Senior Vice President, Strategy Mr. Hiester joined RES in 2010 and leads the company’s strategy efforts in the U.S. His career, which began in wind energy in 1978, has included generation development of biomass, geothermal, natural gas, wind, and solar for regulated utility and non-utility companies both in the U.S. and abroad. Mr. Hiester returned to a renewable focus in 2003 where he has been a principal and leader involved in the development of over 3,000 MW of wind and solar. Mr. Hiester is also a nationally recognized figure in wind resource assessment. Mr. Hiester’s unique background as a commercial leader and atmospheric scientist has informed his overwhelming desire to address climate change. His interest is in the space where science, commercial success, and policy intersect to create positive progress for societies and the environment. It is from this commitment to advancing wind energy while preserving wildlife that Mr. Hiester derives his enthusiasm for leading IdentiFlight, a RES developed technology for protecting eagles. Mr. Hiester holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Colorado College, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, and a Master of Science in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington. Ava Holliday Ava wears many hats in the name of making the outdoors a more inclusive space. As a anthropologist and researcher, she investigates the successes and challenges of diversity and inclusion efforts in outdoor education. As an educator and consultant, she puts theory into practice by facilitating conversations and action around equity, inclusion and diversity in the outdoors. Ava is cofounder and a partner in the Avarna Group. Marty Holmes is currently a Regional Director for the Mule Deer Foundation where he oversees chapter volunteers and fundraising efforts for mule deer conservation projects in Colorado and western Kansas. He has been in the nonprofit, wildlife conservation sector for the past 27 years. Marty was one of the original employees who built the Colorado and Wyoming chapter programs for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and held several field leadership and supervisory positions in his 18 years with that organization. Later, he also held a field position with Safari Club International where he managed over 30 chapters in 11 states. Early in his career, after receiving his bachelor’s degree in range management from Utah State University, he was a Range Conservationist with the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management in southeastern Montana. Tabbi Kinion is the Statewide Education Coordinator for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. In this role, she manages Project WILD, the Colorado Archery in the Schools Program, and the Schools and Outdoor Learning Environments program. As part of her job, she works closely with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Conservation Education Strategy and serves as the agency liaison with the Colorado Department of Education. Before being hired permanently by the Colorado Division of Wildlife in 2005, she worked for Jefferson County Open Space and Rocky Mountain National Park and spent her college years as a Division of Wildlife work-study and temporary employee. She graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Natural Resources Management in 1999 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in the Global Field Program from Miami University. Scott Jones has an extensive background with and is a leader in the protection all types of trail based recreational activity. As an attorney with an environmental law background, Scott advocates and promotes for recreational use and conservation of our public lands and natural resources. His expertise includes State and Federal Environmental Law, Endangered Species issues and NEPA planning. Scott currently partners with the Trail Preservation Alliance and is President of the Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition, President of the Colorado Snowmobile Association and a lifelong outdoor enthusiast. He also serves as the Colorado State Partner and Board Member of the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, and is a past chairman of the Western Chapter of Snowmobile Associations. Julie Mach, Colorado Mountain Club Conservation Director Julie joined CMC in 2013 and manages the Conservation Department’s stewardship programs and outdoor recreation advocacy initiatives. She works closely with land managers, policy-makers, grassroots advocates and volunteers to balance sustainable recreation and natural resource conservation on Colorado’s public lands. Previously, she spent five years with the Southwest Conservation Corps where she worked as Program Director and managed youth service programs, internships, AmeriCorps, fund development and more. Julie developed her love for the outdoors growing up in Northern California before heading east to receive her Bachelors of Science from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. Seeking new adventures in 2009, Julie relocated to Colorado and landed in Salida where she currently lives, works and plays in the mountains. 21 �Breakout Session Presenters Breakout Session Presenters Adrienne Mansanares Katie Navin serves as the Executive Director of the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education. She has been active in the Vanessa Mazal, Colorado Program Manager, NPCA Loretta Pineda, Executive Director field of environmental education for over 12 years. Katie studied Natural Resource Interpretation at Colorado State University and went on to receive a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Environmental Education from Florida Atlantic University. Katie has served as an educator and developed curriculum at organizations ranging from museums to residential outdoor facilities in seven different states. She joined CAEE in May of 2008 and since then has played a role in Environmental Literacy Plan efforts, was selected to sit on both the Colorado Academic Standards and Assessment review committees, and is active in the environmental education community both in the state and nationally. Vanessa manages the Colorado Program for National Parks Conservation Association, a national non-profit dedicated to protecting America’s national and cultural heritage. In this role, she works on a variety of policy issues affecting Colorado’s national parks, supports community and economic development efforts for gateway communities, and helps to broaden NPCA’s constituency. Vanessa holds an M.A. in environmental anthropology from the University of Washington and has served in a variety of Western environmental program and policy roles, but most recently she managed a portfolio of communications and public engagement projects for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle. She now lives back in in her hometown of Boulder, Colorado. Ami McAlpin, Marketing Director, City of Cortez Loretta grew up on a farm in Weld County that made her develop a great love and respect for the land and the people who work to keep Colorado special. She earned her Bachelors of Art in Technical Journalism from Colorado State University before receiving certificates in Tufts University’s Citizen Participation Institution Coursework, and New York University’s Government Public Affairs Coursework. Prior to joining ELK, she devoted 33 year of service to the State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources. Loretta is a founding ELK Board member, and was also ELK’s 2011 Lifetime Legacy Award recipient. She continues to serve on several Boards throughout the metro area, dedicated to enhancing Denver’s community and youth. She looks forward to enhancing the lives of ELK students and their families, with all of the heart and soul that is ELK! Ami McAlpin, the Marketing Director for the City of Cortez is a creative, community minded, collaborative and intuitive marketing professional. Committed to sustainability and brand integrity, a highly skilled and driven individual, she utilizes data driven market research to inform long range planning. Ami has over 17 years of experience creating marketing campaigns focused on promoting cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities in Southwest Colorado. A passionate advocate for preserving open space and rural economic sustainability, Ami has built a strong foundation engaging support from a wide variety of sectors invested in the future of the Four Corners Region. Aparna Rajagopal-Durbin An engineer for a handful of years and a lawyer for a decade, Aparna has spent the last five years Dave Miller graduated from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire with a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Small ing effective and creative ways to spread the good word about The Outdoor Foundation through traditional and social media. Stasia brings marketing experience in the outdoor industry and non-profit sector well as a healthy love for the wild and adventurous. She gets particularly excited about connecting people, creating dialogue and the learning that occurs as a result. Stasia loves exploring the world, riding bicycles, anything in the water and good coffee. Business. After leaving New Hampshire he traveled the country leading wilderness expeditions and teaching environmental education. Wanting to settle down Dave moved to Arizona to work at the Orme School of Arizona serving as the Outdoor Program Director and Pre-Algebra teacher. There he took students rock climbing, canyoneering, and backpacking while applying math concepts and other academic subjects. In 2008 Dave joined the Keystone Science School as the School Programs Director where he expanded the curriculum to include many new project based programs for the local community and schools throughout the state of Colorado. In 2014 Dave was promoted to his current position where he oversees KSS’s four program areas. In addition to his experience and undergraduate degree, Dave recently received his Master’s in Recreation Administration from George Williams College of Aurora University in Wisconsin. Dave has also served on the Association of Experiential Education Rocky Mountain Regional Council and as a Director on the Summit School District School Board. Ken Mirr is one of the West’s top producers and has brokered the purchase and sale of thousands of acres of land in the western U.S. and South America. He began his career as a public lands attorney who assisted ranchers, conservation groups, natural resources companies, ski areas, telecommunication companies and others in handling specialized land transactions with State and Federal land agencies throughout the Rocky Mountain region. In 2005, he founded Mirr Ranch Group, a ranch real estate brokerage specializing in legacy and sporting properties with conservation values. Over his career, Ken has brokered open space and land conservation transactions and consulted on conservation easements, exchanges, grazing issues and special use permits. Ken enjoys fly-fishing, hunting, hiking, and skiing. He also spends time on western land issues, the arts, and children’s matters. He lives in Englewood, Colorado with his wife and three children. Ken Morgan, Private Lands Program Manager , Colorado Parks and Wildlife Ken Morgan is the Private Lands Program Manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. In that position, he manages and coordinates species conservation programs across CPW as they relate to private lands habitat. He coordinates with CPW species conservation specialists to facilitate and implement species conservation priorities with private landowners and state agricultural organizations. In addition, he serves as the official CPW Farm Bill Program representative to public and private interests at the local, state, and national levels. He provides expertise to Colorado NRCS, FSA, and CPW staffs regarding policy and implementation of Farm Bill Programs to maximize conservation benefits for wildlife resources. Ken serves as a member of the NRCS State Technical Committee, is chair of the wildlife sub-committee of the State Technical Committee and assists with the development of systems, guidelines, budgets and plans for Colorado Farm Bill programs and practices. He represents the CPW in Farm Bill policy development regionally and nationally through membership and participation in the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Access and Private Lands Working Group, and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Agricultural Conservation Policy Analyst position in Washington D.C. Tom Morrissey has been with Colorado’s Parks and Wildlife Division since December, 2009 serving as the State Trails Program Manager. Mr. Morrissey previously, served as the Bureau Chief of Connecticut’s Bureau of Outdoor Recreation with Connecticut’s Department of Environmental Protection. As Bureau Chief, he managed four divisions: State Parks, Conservation Law Enforcement, Boating, and Land Acquisition and Management. Prior to his appointment to the Bureau Chief position, Tom served as the Director Connecticut’s Inland Water Resources Division and the Water Management Bureau’s Planning and Standards Division. 22 pursuing her passion of facilitating conversations surrounding diversity, inclusion, equity, access, cultural competency, and cultural relevance with mission driven organizations in the outdoor and environmental spheres. She was the diversity and inclusion manager at the National Outdoor Leadership School and most recently served as the director of people and culture with the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition. Aparna is cofounder and a partner in the Avarna Group. Stasia Raines works as the Director of Marketing and Communications for The Outdoor Foundation. She is tasked with find- Dick Ray, Served 15 years on the Outfitters Advisory Committee for DORA, was a Colorado Wildlife Commissioner 2005- 2009, and is currently President of Colorado Outfitters Association. A Colorado outfitter since 1970, living in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The Colorado Outfitters Association (COA) invites you to come and share in our way of life, for it is treasured. The heritage of hunting goes hand in glove with the heritage of our lands and the character of the west. Hunting and fishing in Colorado provide a truly unique experience. Fresh air, scenic vistas- mountains, prairies and canyons, the thrill of the chase and the majesty of the wildlife create the shared bonds that tie us all together. Lexi Ruskin, Outreach Manager Lexi is a passionate and energetic educator with over ten years’ experience as an Outward Bound Course Director and Instructor. An experiential science and outdoor educator since 2003, she has worked with students of all ages in reputable educational institutions as the University of Colorado’s Science Discovery, Northwest School in Seattle and Thorne Nature Experience in Boulder, Colorado. Lexi obtained a B.A. in Geography from the University of Colorado. As the program developer for ASCEND, a three-year pilot program with STRIVE prep, she is honored to lead COBS’s current efforts to serve Denver’s inner city youth. Chris Rutgers is the founder of Outdoor Outreach, and now serves as the Executive Director of TYO: Transforming Youth Outdoors. As a competitive skier, whitewater river guide, expedition rock climber and avid surfer, Chris has spent most of his life developing a passion for the outdoors. It was this passion that helped Chris overcome his own at-risk childhood. In 1999, he founded Outdoor Outreach as a means to give at-risk and underserved youth the same life-changing opportunities. Drawing from his own personal experiences, Chris developed the Outdoor Outreach program model and philosophies that have proven to be so successful working with at-risk and underprivileged youth. Chris is now spearheading the national initiative TYO, an online learning community created to scale the impact in outdoor youth development and transform the lives of youth by providing best practices, tools and support to individuals and organizations working with youth in the outdoors. Brian St. George, Deputy State Director, Resources and Fire Management Before joining the Colorado State Office in October 2014 as the Deputy State Director for Fire and Resources. Brian was the Field Manager for Gunnison Field Office in southwest Colorado. Before that, he was in charge of the land-use planning group in the Colorado State Office. He also served as the acting branch chief for social and cultural resources. He started with the BLM after graduating from Indiana University with a Masters degree in land-use planning. He also holds a degree in wildlife biology from Colorado State University. His career in public land and resource management includes work for the BLM, the City of Lakewood, the Colorado Parks of Wildlife, and rural communities in southern Africa. During his tenure with BLM Colorado, he has focused on developing comprehensive resource management plans for public lands. This experience provides broad exposure to the resource management issues and challenges in the state, and the wide variety of stakeholders and interests involved in public land management. 23 �Breakout Session Presenters Jamie Sabbach, M.S. Jamie’s provocative and engaging style is why she is sought after by so many within and outside of parks and recreation. Speaking to thousands each year, she brings a fresh, compelling, high impact, roll up your sleeves experience to each program she teaches and every project she leads. Jamie’s past experiences in collegiate athletics, as a parks and recreation professional and as a university faculty member have fed her passion to help others enhance their own talents and improve performance. Her current work as a trainer, consultant, and executive coach focuses on developing strategic leadership capabilities and organizational effectiveness. Her inherent ability to mobilize people towards a common purpose allows her to direct dynamic processes leading to impressive results. Jamie is an active member of the National Recreation and Park Association having served in a variety of leadership capacities. She is a past President of the American Park and Recreation Society, and in 2008 was inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy Chad Schneckenburger: Mr. Schneckenburger currently serves as the National Conservation Lands Program Lead for BLM Colorado in Lakewood, Colorado. Mr. Schneckenburger has more than ten years of professional experience as a recreation planning professional, having worked in both the public and private sectors, in addition to a brief stint teaching abroad. He has specific expertise in natural resource recreation planning and policy, wilderness and conservation lands management, international protected areas planning and management, visual resources, travel and transportation management and planning, and sustainable tourism. Mr. Schneckenburger currently serves as the Secretary for the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP). He holds a B.S. in Political Science from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina and a M.S. in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Matt Schulz manages several partnership-based statewide conservation programs for Colorado Parks and Wildlife on a wide range of topics including forest management, prescribed fire, cultural resources, and paleontology. These programs are part of a larger Resource Stewardship Program designed to provide direction and assistance on all resource issues for park management. Matt’s expertise is in forest ecology, GIS, resource planning and integration of scientific information into planning and management. He is currently spearheading the State Parks NatureFinder project, aiming to connect the biological observations of park visitors with park managers and decision making processes. Matt has been a resource manager for 15 years after receiving his formal training from Colorado State University and worked with local government natural resource managers, recreation managers and water providers before joining CPW in 2005. Scott Segerstrom is the Executive Director of the Colorado Youth Corps Association, an organization working on behalf of the 10 accredited corps and their 1,600 participants. Prior to joining CYCA, Scott was the Director of the Conservation Corps with Rocky Mountain Youth Corps in Steamboat Springs. He has also worked with the U.S. Forest Service as a wilderness ranger and wildland firefighter, and MAG International, a humanitarian charity removing landmines around the world. Kathleen Staks As Assistant Director for Energy, Kathleen works to develop and implement policy regarding energy devel- opment across the state. She advises and coordinates with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety and the Governor’s office. Prior to joining DNR, Kathleen worked at Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) as the Program Director for Open Space and Parks and Wildlife. In that position, she oversaw land conservation grant programs and managed the relationship between GOCO and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Before working at GOCO, Kathleen worked on land conservation policy with the Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts. Kathleen has a law degree from the University of Denver and a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Jeff Thompson is the Resource Stewardship Program Coordinator at Colorado Parks and Wildlife. As a natural resource planner and ecologist, Jeff is tasked with collecting, managing, and applying natural resource data to land management decision processes on CPW properties across the state. One way he maximizes data collection is through the management of volunteer citizen science projects such as the state park raptor monitoring program, as well as breeding bird surveys, rookery monitoring, reptile and amphibian surveys, rare plant monitoring, and a citizen science smart phone application. Jeff’s raptor monitoring program has over 100 volunteers at CPW properties across the state. This program is set up to essentially run itself, while producing real time data on raptor breeding at over 300 nests. Jeff was awarded the 2013 CPW Horizon Award for Volunteers for his volunteer raptor monitoring program. Dan Uhrich- Measurement Coordinator, Encana Oil & Gas Dan has been a Measurement Coordinator for Encana Oil & Gas for almost 7 years. Married to my wife Sherry for 15 years, we have 3 wonderful kids, Lyle 12, Alexis 8, and Logan 6. Dan live in Loma Colorado. He is an avid outdoorsman, with a love of hunting and fishing. Along with Dan’s professional role with Encana, he also runs the hunting program for Encana, on the Piceance Basin out of Parachute. Dan is also a CPW Senior Hunt Master, volunteering a lot of his time instructing novice hunters. He also assists with game calling and hunting seminars for CPW. Breakout Session Presenters Joe Vieira is a Planning and Environmental Coordinator for the Bureau of Land Management recently supporting the Browns Canyon National Monument. Joe is from Colorado and has worked in natural resources, geospatial science, and conservation in the US West, Latin America, and Africa since completing graduate studies at Colorado State University. Rob White received a BS in Park & Recreation Administration/Biology with a Secondary Teaching Certificate from Central Michigan University, and a MS in Park Administration/Fisheries & Wildlife Management from Michigan State University. While in graduate school he worked during the summer months for the Delaware State Park System and upon graduation accepted a seasonal position with the National Park Service as a ranger/naturalist at Rocky Mountain National Park. In 1987 he joined Colorado State Parks as a seasonal ranger at Cherry Creek State Park and accepted his first full-time position at Cherry Creek in 1989. He then accepted positions as a senior ranger at Trinidad Lake State Park and then Chatfield State Park. His first experience as a manager for Colorado State Parks was at Castlewood Canyon State Park in 1999. In 2000 he accepted a Park Manager VI position at the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, one of 42 state parks within Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Rob has two wonderful daughters, Kayla & Meghan, who, along with Rob, love to explore and experience the beauty of the Arkansas River and other special places in Colorado whenever possible. As Park Manager of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, Rob provides leadership and direction in the management of the recreation area on a day-to-day basis. This includes being responsible for the formulation of policies, goals and objectives; the coordination of facility development and land acquisition; the preparation of a variety of monthly and yearly reports and comprehensive plans; the development, implementation and administration of a variety of budgets; the coordination and attendance at a number of staff and agency meetings; the inspection of park facilities and programs; leading the negotiations for a variety of services and programs; and the supervision of his staff. He also provides recreation and operational expertise and assistance to local, state and federal agencies and organizations. Elizabeth grew up exploring her local creeks and forests as a child, but truly discovered the power of the outdoors while leading teens on backpacking and climbing programs during summers while in college. After graduating with a degree in Social Science and Communications, Elizabeth ran adventure programs at a residential camp before spending a year traveling and teaching in India and Nepal. Elizabeth started at Big City Mountaineers as the Marketing and Development Intern, but quickly returned to her experiential education roots by taking over as the Colorado Programs Manager. Currently the Director of Programs, Elizabeth leads program and field staff to deliver safe and transformative outdoor experiences to BCM youth. When not at work, Elizabeth is an avid skier, climber, and mountain adventurer. Dean Winstanley, Director of Statewide Stewardship Dean was born and raised in Colorado. He joined VOC in June 2013 as the Director of Programs, bringing significant and relevant experience as a public land manager, a long-time VOC partner and previous Board of Directors member. Dean served as the Director of the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation for almost four years. Under Dean’s leadership, Colorado State Parks developed a sustainable long-term financial plan, purchased the Top of the Mountain property to expanded Cheyenne Mountain State Park, and planned/funded Colorado’s newest state park – Staunton. Prior to becoming Colorado State Parks’ Director, Dean’s career included extensive experience in state government as a budget and policy analyst in the Department of Natural Resources Executive Director’s office and a Researcher with the Office of Legislative Council. He joined Colorado State Parks in 1992 as the Legislative Liaison. Dean also served as the Policy and Special Projects Manager for State Parks from 1998 to 2005, managing a variety of programs including volunteerism and environmental education. Dean graduated from Colorado College and completed the Rocky Mountain Leadership Program through the University of Colorado-Denver’s Graduate School of Public Affairs. He has authored a best-selling travel book, The Colorado Guide, currently in its 6th edition. Anna Zawisza, Director of Community Relations & Strategic Partnerships Anna Zawisza joined Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado in October 2015 as the Director of Community Outreach and Strategic Partnerships. Anna spent seven years at the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, the last two as their Executive Director. Throughout her career, Anna has worked to further sustainability through projects at the Alliance, making higher education possible for low income students, and engaging in the community to increase transportation options. In addition to her work at the Alliance, Anna serves on the City of Denver Office of Sustainability Advisory Council and was part of the Sustainable Communities Initiative Executive Committee. She has volunteered with VOC since moving to Colorado in 2007 and has also helped The Park People with projects such as tree planting and pruning in public spaces. She and her therapy dog Nina have visited nursing homes in the Denver area. Before joining the Alliance in 2008, Anna spent 12 years helping young people fulfill their dreams of going to college by assisting them with financing their education through grants, federal loans, and private student loans. Anna completed an MBA at Webster University and holds a BS in Management Science from SUNY Geneseo. Robert Veldman is a senior mitigation advisor between ranchers and oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, transmission, state and federal agencies. Focusing on conflict resolution through collaboration and mitigation credit offsets with debits. The goal is preserving ecological integrity while preserving the western multi use culture. He has worked for the oil and gas industry for the past 10 years and before that, all industries using federal lands connect to private lands. Robert also holds a Master’s in Wildlife Biology. 24 25 �THANK YOU! Participant Contact List On behalf of the Planning Committee, I would like to thank each of you for attending the 3rd Annual Partners in the Outdoors Conference. This group has the ability of promoting strong initiatives that link the stewardship of Colorado’s lands, our future, to the collaborative effort of partners. We have a louder voice when spoken together. Our impact reaches more people when we work collectively to accomplish goals. It is in the value of the experience, which will connect others to their natural surroundings. - Lauren Truitt-Partnership Coordinator, Colorado Parks and Wildlife As Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Statewide Partnership Coordinator, Lauren serves as the agency’s community and statewide liaison for outdoor and wildlife recreation outreach efforts. She assists in the coordination of efforts among partner organizations, businesses, educators and municipalities to expand awareness of, and interest in outdoor recreation statewide. As well as developing and maintaining corporate communication and partnerships on a large scale to promote crosscollaboration and investment in CPW’s outreach efforts. Prior to joining Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Lauren worked as the Marketing Manager for Cabela’s in Grand Junction, CO. Effectively establishing Cabela’s as a community leader in the outdoor industry and champion for education and outreach. She started her career on the Western Slope, specializing in pharmaceutical sales. Lauren received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado. As a Colorado native Lauren was raised with a deep-rooted respect for Colorado’s outdoors. While growing up, a passion was ignited to help others see Colorado’s natural beauty and understand their role in sustaining it. This has been a driving force in personal volunteerism, as well as her professional career. EagleClaw_PartnersInTheOutdoors_.25Page.pdf 1 3/29/2016 1:54:07 PM Help Raise Awareness Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day ​- Friday, May 20 S E A G L E C L A W I F I S H I N G N C T A C K L E E | 1 D E N V E R , 9 2 C O L O R A D O Ready, Set, Wear It! Life Jacket World Record Day ​- Saturday, May 21 5 | E A G L E C L A W . C O M THE ONLY FISHHOOKS MADE IN AMERICA The Saturday events hosted by state parks are listed online at: cpw.state.co.us ​ 26 First Name Christopher Kent Gerald Jennifer Christopher Eric Rachel Kelly Amanda Stan Lenore Christian James Luis Barbara Jason Jesse Sandra Axel Karin Brittany Jennifer Mark Jacob Shari Catherine Bob Matt Scott Gary Jim Ben Charlotte Angie Laura Andrew Chris Jake Amanda Tyler Gabrielle Jennifer Beau Dana David KC Warren Gretchen Paul Kyle Sheila Jessica Reid Linda Michael Brianna Patricia Amanda Jason Geoff Gary Todd Dede Tim Bix Ramon Donna Josh Graciela Dan Cheryl Erik Donald Tracy Linda Dave Last Name Aaby Abernethy Abraham Anderson Applegate Bach Balduzzi Barbello Barker Barthlama Bates Beckwith Bedwell Benitez Berger Bertolacci Billingham Billings Bishop Bock Bosshardt Bousselot Brabham Brey Brodersen Brons Broscheid Bruce Bruntjen Buffington Bulger Bulis Bumgarner Busby Cardon Casper Castilian Castle Cesar Cherney Chisholm Churchill Clark Coelho Costlow Cruz Cummings Darlington Darlington Davidson Davis DeJong DeWalt Diederichsen Diehl Doby Dorsey Drinkard Duetsch Elliot Esparza Farrow Fay Finger Firer Fontanes Forrest Garcia Garcia Irlando Gates Glanz Glenn Greer Gripp Groat Grossman Company Name Catamount Institute Sierra Club Denver Police Activities League, INC. Colorado Parks & Wildlife Sierra Club Hipcamp Rocky Mountain Conservancy- Field Institute Colorado Tourism Office Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts Pheasants Forever CDOT - Colorado Byways SHIFT US Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Industry Office Friends of Mueller State International Mountain Bicycling Association Summit County Open Space & Trails Colorado Parks & Wildlife Design Concepts Archery School of the Rockies Cabela's Colorado Native Plant Society Vail Resorts Colorado Parks & Wildlife Friends of Barr Lake Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Corona Insights Tourism and Recreation Partnership Larimer County Natural Resources Colorado Parks & Wildlife American Fly Fishing Trade Association Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway, Association Cal-Wood Education Center GOCO Colorado Oil & Gas Association Colorado Parks & Wildlife Yampatika Colorado Parks & Wildlife Metropolitan State University of Denver Ken-Caryl Ranch Metro District Colorado Parks & Wildlife City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks USDA Forest Service Colorado River Outfitters Assocation Archery School of the Rockies Colorado Div. of Parks and Wildlife Friends of Mueller State Park Friends of Mueller State park Colorado Parks & Wildlife Sierra Club YMCA of Metropolitan Denver Colorado Parks & Wildlife YMCA of Metropolitan Denver Public Service Company of Colorado/Xcel Energy Positive Rhetoric LLC Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Recreation Association- Emerging Leaders Network Colorado Parks & Wildlife Rocky Mountain Conservancy Metropolitan State University of Denver Colorado Parks & Wildlife - Roxborough State Park Grand County Colorado Tourism Board Bureau of Land Management Big City Mountaineers Denver Police Activities League, INC. Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Latino Outdoors Colorado Trappers and Predator Hunters Association North Colorado Loop Tour Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust Pheasants Forever Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Grand Valley Trails Alliance 27 Work Email aaby@catamountinstitute.org kabern.22@gmail.com director@denverpal.com jennifer.m.anderson@state.co.us cdapplegate@gmail.com eric@hipcamp.com rachel.balduzzi@rmconservancy.org kelly.barbello@state.co.us amanda.barker@cclt.org sbarthlama@msn.com lenore.bates@state.co.us cb@shiftjh.org jbedwell@fs.fed.us luis.benitez@state.co.us bergerbb@gmail.com jason.bertolacci@imba.com Jesse.Billingham@summitcountyco.gov sandra.billings@state.co.us jenny@dcla.net brook@archeryschooloftherockies.com brittany.bosshardt@cabelas.com conpspromote@gmail.com mbrabham@msudenver.edu jacob.brey@state.co.us shariswinton@comcast.net catherine.brons@state.co.us terri.bocanegra@state.co.us Matt@CoronaInsights.com scott@goldminerhotel.com buffingk@co.larimer.co.us jim.bulger@state.co.us ben@affta.org cb4mile@hughes.net angie@calwood.org lcardon@goco.org andrew.casper@coga.org chris.castilian@anadarko.com Jake@yampatika.org amanda.cesar@state.co.us tcherney@msudenver.edu gabriellec@kcranch.org jennifer.churchill@state.co.us clarkb@bouldercolorado.gov dcoelho@fs.fed.us dcostlow@triptiva.com bockrmr@aol.com warren.cummings@state.co.us gjdarlington@gmail.com pedarlington@gmail.com kyle.davidson@state.co.us sheila.davis@du.edu ymcaletsmoveoutside@gmail.com reid.dewalt@state.co.us lajames55@gmail.com michael.diehl@xcelenergy.com brianna@positiverhetoric.com patt.dorsey@state.co.us adrinkard29@gmail.com jason.duetsch@state.co.us geoff.elliot@rmconservancy.org gary7esparza@gmail.com todd.farrow@state.co.us dede@waldenhollow.com tfinger@blm.gov bix@bigcitymountaineers.org rfontanes@denverpal.com Donna.Forrest@state.co.us josh.garcia@state.co.us ggarciairlando@gmail.com dan@coloradoridacritter.com cherg.811@gmail.com eglenn@ccalt.org don23546@msn.com tracy.gripp@state.co.us linda.groat@state.co.us dave@gvtrails.com �WHERE DO YOU GOCO? We Invest $30 Million of Lottery Revenue in Colorado Parks and Wildlife each year, and millions more into Colorado's outdoors. GOCO Funding makes it possible for Coloradans to enjoy scenic views, parks, trails, and rivers. Forever. First Name Mark Tony Caleah Maggie Al Tom Brad Tom Jenni Bob Ava Marty Jeanne Howard Nancy Barbara Arland Fletcher Scott Del Jody Katie Nickie Allison Tabbi Elissa Denise Kay Tom Eric Ashton Ben Lydia Jason David Joe Jordan Brian Last Name Guebert-Steward Gurzick Hager Hanna Hardy Heinlein Henley Hiester Hill Hix Holliday Holmes Horne Horton Howard Howard Huff Jacobs Jones Kelley Kennedy Kent Kiefer Kincaid Kinion Knox Kostiv Krebs Kroening Ladner Lamb Lawhon Lawson Lederer Leinweber Lewandowski Likes Lorch Company Name Cabela's Colorado Parks & Wildlife BLM Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust Boulder County Parks and Open Space Bureau of Land Management Colorado Parks & Wildlife Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. Colorado Pheasants Forever The Avarna Group Mule Deer Foundation Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Trinidad Welcome Center / City of Trinidad Barr Lake State Park Colorado Parks & Wildlife Trail Preservation Alliance Friends of Roxborough State Park Colorado Parks & Wildlife Summit County Open Space & Trails Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle Colorado Parks & Recreation Assocation Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Chaffee County Heritage Colorado Parks & Wildlife Metropolitan State University of Denver Colorado State University Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics City of Lakewood, Regional Parks Summit County Open Space & Trails Angler's Covey Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Summit County Open Space & Trails 28 Work Email mark.guebert-steward@cabela's.com tony.gurzick@state.co.us chager@blm.gov maggie@ccalt.org ahardy@bouldercounty.org theinlei@blm.gov brad.henley@state.co.us Tom.Hiester@res-americas.com info@outletsatsilverthorne.com bhix@pheasantsforever.org ava@theavarnagroup.com marty@muledeer.org jeannehornecpw@gmail.com howard.horton@state.co.us nancy.howard@state.co.us Barbara.Howard@trinidad.co.gov arland.huff@state.co.us fletcher.jacobs@state.co.us scott.jones46@yahoo.com deljan@comcast.net jody.kennedy@state.co.us katie.kent@SummitCountyCO.gov nkiefer@eagleclaw.com allisonk@cpra-web.org tabbi.kinion@state.co.us elissa.knox@state.co.us denise.kostiv@state.co.us kay.krebs@gmail.com tom.kroening@state.co.us Ladner1989@aol.com aclamb1@gmail.com Ben@LNT.org lydlaw@lakewood.org jason.lederer@summitcountyco.gov david@anglerscovey.com joe.lewandowski@state.co.us jordan.likes@state.co.us brian.lorch@summitcountyco.gov First Name Heather Brent Gibran Derek Julie Alan Justin Ami Mary Lori Cheryl Abraham Josh Elizabeth Jackie Dave Allison Hillary John Lori Sharon Tom Darcy Matt Monique Chelsea Dominique Carina Kathleen Suzanne Emily Tony Wayne Chris Brad Kyle Lynn Jennifer Loretta Jack Mike Bryan Tracy James Alan Aparna Nicole Becky Matt Dwaine michelle Trina Lexi Karen Chris Jena Larry Bonnie Todd Chad Jake Michelle Matt Marge Karen Ginny Scott Michelle Melissa Sara Laura Steve Brian Julie Jodi Martha Zach Last Name Louder Lounsbury Lule-Hurtado Lynch Mach Martinez Mashburn McAlpin McCormac McCullough McDonald Medina Miller Miller Miller Miller Mitchell Mizia Monkouski Morgan Morris Morrissey Mount Muir Mullis Murray Naccarato O'Dell Okon O'Neill Orbanek Overlock Parkinson Parmeter Paterson Patterson Perez-Hewitt Peterson Pineda Placchi Porras Posthumus Predmore Pribyl Ragins Rajagopal-Durbin Reese Richmond Robbins Robey roche Romero Ruskin Russell Rutgers Sanchez Sanford Saville Schmidt Schneckenburger Schroeder Schulten Schulz Schweri Scopel Sednek Segerstrom Seubert Simpson Skinner Solano Sparer St. George Stahli Stemler Tableman Taylor Company Name Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Environment for the Americas Cabela's Colorado Mountain Club Colorado Parks & Wildlife-Highline Lake Montrose Recreation District City of Cortez Colorado Parks & Wildlife Tread Lightly!, Inc. Colorado Welcome Center State Land Board City of Fort Morgan - Community Services Department Colorado Parks & Wildlife Great Outdoors Colorado Keystone Science School Colorado State University Shadowcliff Bureau of Land Management Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado State Library Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Boulder Nordic Club, 501c3 Colorado Parks & Wildlife: Lake Pueblo State Park Colorado Parks & Wildlife Greater Arkansas River Nature Association Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Wildlife Federation Great Outdoors Colorado Town of Breckenridge Open Space and Trails Friends of Staunton State Park Colorado Parks & Wildlife Environmental Learning for Kids Rocky Mountain National Park Hewitt Consulting Enterprises, LLC Rocky Mountain Field Institute Environmental Learning for Kids Bureau of Land Management Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commissioner National Park Service The Avarna Group Crowd Conservation South Suburban Parks & Recreation District Colorado Parks & Wildlife Outdoor Buddies, Inc. Pilgrim Advertising Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Outward Bound School Summit County Government Open Space & Trails Transforming Youth Outdoors Colorado Parks & Wildlife Outdoor Buddies Inc. Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Parks & Wildlife BLM Colorado Denver Police Activities League, INC. Colorado Parks & Wildlife - Chatfield State Park Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headwaters Group of the Sierra Club City of Greeley Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado Youth Corps Association Barr Lake State Park Stakeholder Strategies LLC Town of Frisco Colorado Lottery Friends of Staunton State Park Bureau of Land Management Colorado Colorado Parks & Wildlife Jodi Stemler Consulting Clear Creek County Open Space Colorado Parks & Wildlife- Staunton State Park 29 Work Email heather.louder@state.co.us brent.lounsbury@state.co.us ghurtado@environmentamericas.org derek.lynch@cabelas.com juliemach@cmc.org alanc.martinez@state.co.us jmashburn@montroserec.com amcalpin@cityofcortez.com mary.mccormac@state.co.us lori@treadlightly.org wcenter@dinosaurwc.com abraham.medina@state.co.us jmiller@cityoffortmorgan.com libbie.miller@state.co.us jmiller@goco.org dmiller@keystonescienceschool.org amitchell333@comcast.net hillary@shadowcliff.org jmonkous@blm.gov lori-morgan@state.co.us morris_s@cde.state.co.us thomas.morrissey@state.co.us darcy.mount@state.co.us m2muir@gmail.com monique.mullis@state.co.us chelsea.murray@state.co.us dominique@garna.org carina.odell@state.co.us dnr_interp.cherrycreek@state.co.us cwfed@coloradowildlife.org eorbanek@goco.org tonyo@townofbreckenridge.com president@friendsofstaunton.org chris.parmeter@state.co.us bpaterson@elkkids.org kyle_patterson@nps.gov perezhewitt@hceonline.com jennifer@rmfi.org lpineda@elkkids.org jplacchi@blm.gov mike.porras@state.co.us bryan.posthumus@state.co.us tracy.predmore@state.co.us james.pribyl@gmail.com alan_ragins@nps.gov aparna@theavarnagroup.com reese.nicole1@gmail.com beckyr@sspr.org Matt.robbins@state.co.us drobey@centurytel.net michelle@thinkpilgrim.com trina.romero@state.co.us lruskin@cobs.org karen.russell@summitcountyco.gov chris@mytyo.org jena.sanchez@state.co.us PopsLarrys@Gmail.com bonnie.saville@state.co.us todd.schmidt@state.co.us cschneckenburger@blm.gov director@denverpal.com michelle.schulten@state.co.us matt.schulz@state.co.us schweri_mm@earthlink.net karen.scopel@greeleygov.com virginia.sednek@state.co.us ssegerstrom@cyca.org michelle.seubert@state.co.us MSimpson@stakeholderstrategies.net saras@townoffrisco.com tina.fay@state.co.us ssparer@wispertel.net bstgeorge@blm.gov julie.stahli@state.co.us jodi@stemlerconsulting.com mtableman@co.clear-creek.co.us zach.taylor@state.co.us �Conference Center Information we don’t need a map to FIND OURSELVES www.blm.gov Our future is yet to be written. The seconds that pass are ours for the taking. We can turn them into moments that last forever. Get the guide at Colorado.com First Name Gary Stephanie Jayne Gary Dean Tim Sharon Derrick Mark Lauren Justin Derek Vicki robert Trent Joseph Teresa Manda Peggy James Diane Madeleine Rob Candice David Megan Elizabeth Billy Dean Orilee Amy Steve Connie Anna Dan 10216 Last Name Company Trim:Name 3.75 x 5 CTO: Partners in the Outdoors Conf Live: 3.5 x 4.75 Sponsorship CANOE 1/4 page Tennenbaum Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Tennison Avid4 Adventure Thompson Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust Thorson Colorado Parks & Wildlife Titterington Pheasants Forever Townsend City of Lakewood Department of Community Resources Trilk Friends of Staunton State Park Tripp Commerce City Parks, Recreation & Golf Truax Pac/West Truitt Colorado Parks & Wildlife Twist Environmental Learning for Kids Valenciano Metropolitan State University of Denver Vargas-Madrid Denver Parks and Recreation/Natural Resources veldman KCOE Conservation Verquer Colorado Parks & Wildlife Vieira BLM Wallace Colorado Parks & Wildlife Walters Colorado Parks & Wildlife Watson Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Weiner Metropolitan State University of Denver Wendt Colorado Parks & Wildlife West Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources White Colorado Parks & Wildlife- AHRA Wiedrick Colorado Parks & Wildlife Wiens Gunnison Trails Wilhite Colorado Parks & Wildlife Williams Big City Mountaineers Williams Metropolitan State University of Denver Winstanley Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Witte Colorado Welcome Center Wright Environmental Learning for Kids Yamashita Colorado Parks & Wildlife Young-Dubovsky U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Zawisza Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Zimmerer Colorado Parks & Wildlife 30 Work Email gary.tennenbaum@pitkincounty.com stenniso@msudenver.edu jayne@ccalt.org gary.thorson@state.co.us dlt2737@aol.com timtow@lakewood.org SharonT@mymountaintown.com dtripp@c3gov.com truax@pacwestcom.com Lauren.Truitt@state.co.us jtwist@elkkids.org dval1386@gmail.com vicki.vargas-madrid@denvergov.org robert.veldman@hotmail.com trent.verquer@state.co.us jvieira@blm.gov teresa.wallace@state.co.us manda.walters@state.co.us peggy.watson@birdconservancy.org james.weiner2112@gmail.com dianecwendt@gmail.com madeleine.west@state.co.us rob.white@state.co.us candicemariew@gmail.com info@gunnisontrails.com megan.wilhite@state.co.us elizabeth@bigcitymountaineers.org brooke.max.williams@gmail.com dean@voc.org orilee.witte@state.co.us awright@elkkids.org steve.yamashita@state.co.us connie_young-dubovsky@fws.gov anna@voc.org daniel.zimmerer@state.co.us Directions to Keystone Conference Center Directions to Keystone Lodge & Spa ADDRESS for GPS | 0633 Tennis Club Road, Keystone, CO 80435 ADDRESS for GPS | 22101 U.S. 6, Keystone, CO 80435 From Denver | Allow approximately 90 minutes travel time. Exit the airport on Pena Boulevard to I-70 West. Stay on I-70 West for approximately 80 miles. Go through the almost two-mile long Eisenhower tunnel. Exit the tunnel and go approximately 6 miles to exit 205 (Silverthorne-Dillon). Turn left, going under I-70 overpass, onto Highway 6. Go approximately 7 miles until you come to Keystone. From Denver | Allow approximately 90 minutes travel time. Exit the airport on Pena Boulevard to I-70 West. Stay on I-70 West for approximately 80 miles. Go through the almost two-mile long Eisenhower tunnel. Exit the tunnel and go approximately 6 miles to exit 205 (Silverthorne-Dillon). Turn left, going under I-70 overpass, onto Highway 6 (now heading East). Go approximately 7 miles until you come to Keystone. Keystone Conference Center | Once in Keystone, go past the first traffic light (West Keystone Road) and turn left on Tennis Club Road. The Conference Center is on your right. You can park in the lot across the street from the Conference Center. Follow the sidewalk to the Conference Center. Keystone Lodge: Once in Keystone, go past the traffic light, the Lodge (and Valet Parking) is on your right. You may park here while checking in. Complimentary parking for the Keystone Lodge is on the left-hand side of Hwy. 6. Access the Lodge by way of the underground pedestrian tunnel. Keystone Resort Conference Services Reception Desk Lodge Front Desk: 970-496-3712 970-496-4142 Guest Services Phone: 970-496-4000 Directions to Condominium Front Desk Directions to the Inn at Keystone ADDRESS for GPS | 22101 U.S. 6, Keystone, CO 80435 Address for GPS | 23044 U.S. Hwy 6, Keystone, CO 80435 From Denver | Allow approximately 90 minutes travel time. Exit the airport on Pena Boulevard to I-70 West. Stay on I-70 West for approximately 80 miles. Go through the almost two-mile long Eisenhower tunnel. Exit the tunnel and go approximately 6 miles to exit 205 (Silverthorne-Dillon). Turn left, going under I-70 overpass, onto Highway 6 (now heading East). Go approximately 7 miles until you come to Keystone. From Denver | Allow approximately 90 minutes travel time. Drive west on I-70 approximately 60-80 miles. Go through the almost two-mile long Eisenhower tunnel. Exit the tunnel and go approximately 6 miles to exit 205 (Silverthorne-Dillon). Turn left, going under I-70 overpass, onto Highway 6. Go approximately 7 miles until you come to Keystone. The Inn at Keystone | Once in Keystone, go past the traffic light and continue east on Hwy. 6. Just after mile marker 216 take a right on Rasor Drive then an immediate left. The Inn is a six story salmon colored hotel. Underground parking is available. Condominium Front Desk: Once in Keystone, turn right at the stop light, and make an immediate right hand turn. The Condominium Front desk is located directly ahead, and parking is available in front of the main entrance, on the left hand side. Inn Front Desk: 970-496-4825 Condo Front Desk: 970-496-3902 Keystone Guest Services: 970-496-4000 Guest Services Phone: 970-496-4000 31 �Keystone Conference Center Complimentary WiFi is provided for all conference attendees. Your password is: PITO2016 Overview of Events Wednesday, April 27th 5:00pm-9:00pm: Forever Colorado Social Thursday, April 28th Schedule 9:00am: Exhibitor Booth Set-up 9:00am-11:00am: �Organizational/Chapter Meetings 9:00am-11:00am: Registration 11:15am-1:15pm: Lunch 11:55pm-12:00pm: Welcome: �Building Healthy Communities 12:00pm-1:10pm: Opening Plenary Remarks Sessions 1:15pm-2:30pm: Breakout Sessions 2:30pm-2:45pm: Afternoon Break 2:45pm-4:00pm: Breakout Sessions Awards Banquet and Celebration 5:00pm-6:30pm: Social Hour (Exhibitor Hall) 6:15pm: Banquet Doors Open 6:30pm-7:30pm: Dinner 7:25pm-7:30pm: Thank-you for partnering 7:30pm-8:00pm: Director �� Broscheid’s Address to Partners 8:00pm-8:30pm: B � anquet Keynote Presentation 8:30pm-9:00pm: Partnership Awards Friday, April 29th Schedule 7:00am-8:30am: Breakfast 8:45am-10:00am: Breakout Sessions 10:00am-10:15am: Morning Break 10:15am-11:30am: Breakout Sessions 11:30am-1:30pm: Keynote Speaker Lunch 2:00pm: Conclude Conference � https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/11b6e8f1561aa2b45dc5182007a55d1e.pdf f536d0c2f76cf093b9e2ca445e3ebc06 PDF Text Text BEAVER RUN RESORT C O L O R A D O WIFI Network Name: Beaver Run Meeting Password: PARTNERS2017 P A R K S & W I L D L I F E 2017 Partners in the Outdoors Conference Program Beaver Run Resort May 10-12, 2017 Dow Conf nload t eren he c See P e App! age 1 6 fo Conference Center r Det ails SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, May 10th Forever Colorado Social 6pm - 8pm Colorado Ballroom Thursday, May 11 th © MIKE DELLIVENERI © CPW © VIC SCHENDEL Morning Hike 6:30am Meet in hotel lobby Breakfast 7:00 - 8:30 Colorado Ballroom Breakout Sessions 3 8:45 - 10:00 See Page 11 Breakout Sessions 4 10:15 - 11:30 See Page 12 Lunch and Closing Keynote 11:30 Colorado Ballroom © THOMAS KIMMEL Friday, May 12th © CPW Morning Hike 6:30am - 7:30 Meet in hotel lobby Conference Registration Open 9:00 Conference Center Lunch 11:45 Colorado Ballroom Welcome and Opening Keynote 12:30pm - 1 Colorado Ballroom Breakout Sessions 1 1:15 - 2:30 See Page 9 Breakout Sessions 2 2:45 - 4:00 See Page 10 Social Hour 5pm Colorado Ballroom Lobby Dinner and Awards Banquet 6:30pm Colorado Ballroom cpw.state.co.us �WELCOME OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPO SEPT. 23-24 • CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK Try all of the recreation activities Colorado has to offer in one place, over one weekend. cpw.state.co.us/expo New adventures begin here 1 �Colorado’s Principles for Advancing Outdoor Recreation and Conservation In November 2016, the State of Colorado, through an action of the Parks and Wildlife Commission, became the first state in the nation to adopt the following Principles for Advancing Outdoor Recreation and Conservation. These principles, often referred to as the SHIFT Principles, can help Shape How we Invest For Tomorrow. They are based on the North American Model of Wildlife Management and represent an effort to further refine an outdoor ethic that promotes both recreational enjoyment and thoughtful conservation of Colorado’s special places. Colorado’s SHIFT Principles 1. Outdoor recreation and conservation require that a diversity of lands and waters be publicly owned, available for public access, and cared for properly. 2. Within Colorado’s diversity of land and waters, private land plays a critical role in preserving the ecological integrity of a functional landscape that is necessary for robust and meaningful outdoor recreational experiences. 3. Both recreation and conservation are needed to sustain Colorado’s quality of life. Both are beneficial to local economic well-being, for personal health, and for sustaining Colorado’s natural resources. 4. All recreation has impact. Coloradans have an obligation to minimize these impacts across the places they recreate and the larger landscape through ethical outdoor behavior. 5. Proactive management solutions, combined with public education, are necessary to care for land, water and wildlife, and to provide the protections needed to maintain quality recreation opportunities. 6. Physical, biological and social science must inform the management of outdoor recreation. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Schedule of Events Wednesday, May 10th Forever Colorado Social Thursday, May 11 th 6pm - 8pm Morning Hike 6:30am - 7:30 Meet in hotel lobby Conference Registration Open 9:00 Conference Center Lunch 11:45 Colorado Ballroom Welcome and Opening Keynote 12:30pm - 1 Colorado Ballroom Breakout Sessions 1 1:15 - 2:30 See Page 9 Breakout Sessions 2 2:45 - 4:00 See Page 10 Social Hour 5pm Colorado Ballroom Lobby Dinner and Awards Banquet 6:30pm Colorado Ballroom Friday, May 12th Morning Hike 6:30am Meet in hotel lobby Breakfast 7:00 - 8:30 Colorado Ballroom Breakout Sessions 3 8:45 - 10:00 See Page 11 Breakout Sessions 4 10:15 - 11:30 See Page 12 Lunch and Closing Keynote 11:30 Colorado Ballroom SMALL THINGS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE Fees from hunting and fishing licenses help protect Colorado’s wildlife and conserve our state’s beautiful forests and lands. That’s a reason to hug a hunter or an angler. 7. Stable, long-term, and diverse funding sources are essential to protect the environment and support outdoor recreation. More detailed information about these principles can be found at cpw.state.co.us/partners Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages our conservation and outdoor recreation partners to read and take these principles to heart. More importantly, we ask that your organization consider adopting these principles and integrating them into your work. 17 Colorado Ballroom 2 �CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE Thank you to our 2017 Partners in the Outdoors Planning Committee CONFERENCE APP We’ve got an app for that! Schedule of events In-depth session descriptions and speaker bios Sponsor and exhibitor information Maps of meeting facilities and local area Up-to date news David Leinweber Owner, Anglers Covey Inc. & Chairman, Pike’s Peak Outdoor Recreational Alliance Dean Titterington Vice President, Pheasants Forever Metro Denver Chapter Emily Orbanek Colorado Parks and Wildlife Program Coordinator, Great Outdoors Colorado Emily Tristant Let’s Move! Outside Assistant Coordinator, YMCA of Metropolitan Denver Gabe Kiritz Public Lands Business Organizer, Conservation Colorado Christine Groves Non-Profit, Grant Writing, and Program Development Consultant; Million-dollar Producer Howard Horton Statewide Angler Outreach Coordinator, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Jack Placchi Trails and Travel Management Coordinator, Bureau of Land Management Katie Navin Executive Director, Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Create a login within the app to enjoy additional features: • • • • • • • • Create your personalized schedule and reminders by bookmarking sessions, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors Rate, provide feedback and comments to sessions and speakers Vote in polls and view voting statistics Make posts, comments and like other users’ posts Take photos in the app to post to the Activity Stream or social media Receive push notifications from CPW Direct message other attendees privately Search for attendees by “Interests” Search for Partners in the Outdoors Monica Thompson Association Director of Health and Wellness Initiatives, YMCA of Metropolitan Denver Lenore Bates Colorado Scenic Byways Coordinator, Colorado Department of Transportation Natalie Flowers Professional Development Coordinator, Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Willie Kalaskie Chairman, National Wild Turkey Federation’s Pike’s Peak Chapter & Secretary, Pike’s Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Dan Zimmerer Partnership Coordinator, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Erin Vogel Partnership Assistant, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Conference Program designed by Tabbi Kinion, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Interested in being part of this team next year? E-mail Dan Zimmerer at daniel.zimmerer@state.co.us 3 16 �CPW PARTNER AWARD NOMINEES Northeast Region Nominees • • • • • • Adams County Parks and Open Space Cabela’s Eagle Claw and Denver Water Ducks Unlimited Friends of Staunton State Park History Colorado Statewide Partner of the Year • • • • • • • • • • • Northwest Region Nominees • • Encana Town of Oak Creek Southeast Region Nominees • • • • • • • • • • • • Arkansas River Outfitters Association Bureau of Land Management Chaffee County The City of Canon City City of Salida Fremont County Greater Arkansas River Nature Association La Junta Police Department Lake County Open Space Initiative Lake County The Southern Colorado Trail Builders United States Forest Service • • • • Statewide Collaboration of the Year • • • • • • Southwest Region Nominees • • • • Adams County Parks and Open Space Arkansas River Outfitters Association Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Cabela’s Colorado State Library Eagle Claw and Denver Water Ducks Unlimited Encana Fremont County Friends of Staunton State Park United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program History Colorado La Junta Police Department The Southern Colorado Trail Builders Town of Oak Creek Adams County Parks and Open Space Arkansas River Outfitters Association Colorado State Library Eagle Claw and Denver Water Fremont County History Colorado THANK YOU SPONSORS Thank you to our 2017 Conference Sponsors Platinum Keynote Speaker Gold Grant Sponsor Silver nnovation lab Additional Sponsor Contributing rocky mountain Thank you to our sponsors and donors for the Forever Colorado Social City of Durango BLM - Tres Rios Field Office CDOT Region 5 Office BP Thank you to the Bureau of Land Management for sponsoring the 2017 Partners in the Outdoors Conference. 15 4 �WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE Congratulations to the 2016 Grant Recipients Time Event Location ​​10:00am-1:30pm Executive Summit* Imperial Ballroom Noon - 5:30pm ​Colorado Momentum Initiative* 6:00​pm​-8:00pm ​Forever Colorado Social Colorado Ballroom ​​​ GRANT PROGRAM 2016 RECIPIENTS Breckenridge Ballroom A Salute to Colorado Producers​ *These events are invitation-only After the 2016 Annual Partners in the Outdoors conference, these 13 organizations were each granted $2,000 towards a collaborative project. Participant registration fees and grant partners were able to award a total of $26,000. • Americas For Conservation + The Arts • Big City Mountaineers and Environmental Learning for Kids • Cal-Wood Education Center • City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services • Colorado Outward Bound School • Denver Police Activity League • Friends of Mueller State Park • Friends of Staunton State Park • Greater Arkansas River Nature Association • Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway Association • The Nature Connection Coalition-Western Slope Conservation Center • Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado • Yampatika When we work together, so much more becomes possible. The Nature Conservancy is proud to sponsor the 2017 Partners in the Outdoors Conference Noble Energy is proud to sponsor the Partners in the Outdoors Conference to support awareness and respect for natural resources and responsible outdoor recreation. We all have a role in ensuring Colorado remains a great place to live, work and explore. nature.org/colorado Fly fishing on the Gunnison River © Mark Skalny In partnership with 5 14 �PARTNER IN THE OUTDOORS GRANT PROGRAM THURSDAY SCHEDULE Exclusive Grant Opportunity for Conference Attendees Time Event Location Colorado Parks and Recreation Association and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, with the support of our partners in the outdoors, provide this funding opportunity in order to promote strong initiatives that link coalitions of organizations, agencies, schools, businesses and communities. ​​ 9:00 Conference Registration​ Conference Center ​ Exhibitor Booth Set-up The Partn​​​ers in the Outdoors Grants are distributed by Colorado Parks and Recreation Association. All partner organizations who attend the Partners in the Outdoors Conference May 11th-12th, 2017​​are eligible​to apply.​ These funding opportunities are a unique element to the Partners Conference and are designated solely for those in attendance. We are here to support what you do every day!​ Eligibility Requirements: • • • • Must attend the 2017 Partners in the Outdoors Conference Have matching funds (dollar for dollar) Must be a collaborative effort among partners Must utilize and document via photos/video (more information to be provided upon selection) ​Projects should address elements of the following areas: • ​​Outdoor Recreation Education/outreach • Integration of Outdoor Recreation Interests • Healthy Lifestyles and Communities • Stewardship/Conservation • Protect, Connect and Inspire Coloradans to appreciate, enjoy and care for our great outdoors (GOCO Strategic Initiative)​ Grant applications and guidelines will be sent via e-mail to all attendees after the conference.​ Thank you to the 2017 Grant Sponsors ​6:30-7:30am ​Morning Hike (O​ptional) ​9:00 - 11:30 ​​Pre-conference Meetings/Workshops Invitation Only 11:45 ​ Lunch Colorado Ballroom 12:30pm Opening Keynote - Elizabeth Garner ​1:15 - 2:30 ​​Breakout​ Sessions 1 ​2:30 - 2:45 Afternoon Break ​2:45 - 4:00 ​​Breakout Sessions​​ 2 Elizabeth Garner Colorado State Demographer Colorado’s Changing Demographics ​ olorado is changing. Colorado C is growing and attracting people from out of state. Colorado is also aging and becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. The economy is growing but we are also seeing downward pressure on household income. Growth, income, racial diversity, and aging will all impact the demand and use of outdoor recreation in the state. What are the demographic trends that impact Colorado and how will they impact the mission of organizations and agencies in the hunting, angling and outdoor recreation industry? Elizabeth is the State Demographer with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, an agency focused on strengthening the capacity of Colorado’s communities and local governments. She leads the State Demography Office, which produces population and economic estimates and forecasts for use by state agencies and local governments. 13 Meet in Hotel Lobby 6 Colorado Ballroom Rooms 6 - 17 (see page 9) Rooms 6 - 17 (see page 10) �THURSDAY AWARDS BANQUET Time Event Location ​5:00pm ​Social Hour Colorado Ballroom Lobby ​​6:30 ​Dinner Colorado Ballroom BREAKOUT SESSIONS 4 Friday 10:15am - 11:30am Location Session Room 14 6:50 Staying Relevant - CPW Director Bob Broscheid ​ 7:10 Keynote - Lt. Governor Donna Lynne 7:30 ​ ​ Partner Awards Ceremony Bob Broscheid, Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife ​ Director Broscheid will speak to how Colorado Parks and Wildlife is working to stay relevant amidst a changing Colorado. Bob is an avid outdoorsman who loves Colorado and its abundant natural and recreational resources. Broscheid took the helm at Colorado Parks and Wildlife in 2013. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management from Arizona State University and is a graduate of the CL7209-156_FY17_CPW_Conference_Ad_4x5_PROD.pdf 1 4/10/17 National Conservation Leadership Institute. Prior to becoming Director of Colorado Parks and 1:46 PM Wildlife, he was a biologist, Habitat Branch Chief, and Deputy Director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. ​​Lieutenant Governor State of Colorado In a diversifying world where technology and other interests compete with nature and outdoor recreation, educators will need to evolve their programs into opportunities that connect audiences to natural resources in more meaningful ways. In this session, we will discuss how to move from a traditional presenter-focused method, to facilitating more personal and relevant programs for your audiences. Combined Furthering Outside Connections Room 11/12 Does your organization work to engage youth and families outdoors? Do you seek to reach a wider audience? Perhaps you have access to youth and need to get them more involved?​In this highly facilitated networking session, learn about the conference’s grant opportunities and connect with other groups who offer programs, people, or places and also desire to engage more youth outdoors. Combined Colorado Climate Plan Room 6/7/8 Join Taryn for an overview of the Colorado Climate Plan and the strategies and recommendations proposed for the Tourism & Recreation, Ecosystems, and Water sectors with an emphasis on what we are working on with our partners for the year ahead. Room 15 ​Donna Lynne​​ Educational Practices for Tomorrow’s Audiences Grant Writing and Program Development - Part II Continued session from Breakout 3. Breckenridge Current Outdoor Recreation Initiatives This session will include updates from Jefferson County’s ebike research Ballroom The Lieutenant Governor will address the importance of outdoor recreation of all types to Colorado’s economy and the quality of life of our residents and visitors. ​​​Donna Lynne was sworn in as Colorado’s 49th Lieutenant Governor and Chief Operating Officer on May 12th, 2016. She previously served as the executive vice president for the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and as group president responsible for its Colorado, Pacific Northwest and Hawaii regions. Dr. Lynne is recognized as one of the top women business leaders in Denver and one of the top 25 Women in Healthcare in the nation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from University of New Hampshire, a Masters of Public Administration from George Washington University, and Doctor of Public Health from Columbia University. from Mary Ann Bonnell, the Colorado the Beautiful trails initiatives from Margaret Taylor, Nick Dellaca, and Eric Drummond, and a legislative bill update from Luis Benitez. Y O U ' V E H I T T H E J A C K P O T. SINCE 1983, THE COLORADO LOTTERY HAS INVESTED $3 BILLION DOLLARS IN COLORADO PARKS, TRAILS, RECREATION CENTERS, AND OPEN SPACES. FUNDING ALL THE WAYS COLORADO PLAYS. PLAY ON, COLORADO. 7 © 2017 Colorado Lottery Q &A will follow each section update. Room 16 Evaluation Models What role does evaluation play in telling your organization’s story? After building your understanding of theory of change, logic models, and consistent messaging, join Blue Lotus Consulting & Evaluation as we walk you through the evaluation process and how it can help you tell your story in consistent and meaningful ways. Presented by Mary McCormac Northeast Region Education Coordinator Colorado Parks and Wildlife Bevin Carithers Chief Park Ranger Boulder County Parks and Open Space Emily Tristant Let’s Move Outside YMCA Anna Danila Outdoors and Travel Program Manager Girl Scouts of Colorado Taryn Finnessey Senior Climate Change Specialist Colorado Water Conservation Board Christine Groves Consultant for Non-profit Grant Writing and Program Development Margaret Taylor, CPW Assistant Director Nick Dellaca, CPW State Trails Program Eric Drummond, CPW GIS Analyst Mary Ann Bonnell, Visitor Services Manager JeffCo Parks & Open Space Luis Benitez, Director Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office Kelly Keena Co-founder/Principal Consultant, Blue Lotus Consulting and Evaluation Corrie Colvin Williams Co-founder/Principal Consultant Blue Lotus Consulting and Evaluation Sarah Braun and Felicia Barnhart Combined Inclusion Means ALL Participate – Are You ALL In? This session focuses on inclusion and disability awareness by providing Therapeutic Recreation Program Room 9/10 insight on disability characteristics, disability simulations, minimizing barriers, and providing how to include individuals with disabilities into general recreation and outdoor recreation programs. Let’s ALL make inclusion the expectation, not the exception. 12 City of Colorado Springs �BREAKOUT SESSIONS 3 FRIDAY SCHEDULE Friday 8:45am - 10:00am Location Session Combined Telling Your Story 201 This is an advanced session that focuses on high-level messaging for Telling Your Room 9/10 Story in a complex socio-political environment. We will evaluate our primary story and messages using a contrast assessment, tailored to varied supportive and oppositional audiences. Learn skills that help answer tough questions while gaining high-altitude agreement for projects and initiatives. Presented by Brianna Doby Non-Profit Consultant Positive Rhetoric Matt Dunfee Combined Exploring Public Lands Significance Colorado’s public lands form the backbone for the state’s booming outdoor Room 6/7/8 Steve Bonowski, Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship Scott Braden, Wilderness Advocate Conservation Colorado Adam Gall, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Luis Benitez, Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office Programs Manager Wildlife Management Institute Christine Groves Room 14 Urban Wildlife/Human Conflict Mary Ann Bonnell Room 16 Starting at the End: Using Logic to Achieve Your Goals Tabbi Kinion This fast-paced workshop has been carefully crafted to teach you how to write the most common seven elements of a grant along with where to find money. A true to life hands-on exercise using Silk will help participants envision who and how to strategically expand the program. Those attending this breakout group will be invited to a free 1-day workshop this summer to complete a proposal/program. Combined Room 11/12 As Colorado’s human population is rapidly growing it is not surprising that wildlife and human conflicts along our urban corridors are also increasing. What happens when agencies engage residents in mitigating human-wildlife conflict? Explore the results of two research programs designed to build a healthy and respectful relationship between humans and urban coyotes. Your two week vacation is coming - do you just wake up the morning it starts, go to the airport, and hope something works out? Many programs start with a great ideas but not every program is designed with the destination defined or the best way to get there mapped out. With a little up front planning we can better evaluate our effectiveness and use our limited resources more effectively. Fostering a Lasting Culture of Stewardship While efforts across the state work to connect more people to our outdoors, we collectively lack a means of caring for these places. Without a caring public, we face the possibility that we will degrade our outdoor resources. VOC will share examples and successes we have in place fostering a lasting culture of stewardship that benefits our natural places and communities all across the state over the long term. 11 7:00 - 8:30 ​ Breakfast Buffet Colorado Ballroom ​8:45 - 10:00 ​Breakout Sessions 3 Rooms 6 - 17 (see page 11) 10:15 ​ ​ Breakout Sessions​4 Rooms 6 - 17 (see page 12) 11:30 Lunch Colorado Ballroom ​ Noon ​Closing ​​​Keynote - Tovar Cerulli Colorado Ballroom 12:30pm ​ Conference closing remarks Colorado Ballroom Grant Writing and Program Development - DOUBLE SESSION Part I - Session continues during Breakout Session 4 Room 15 6:30am-7:30 ​ ​​ Hike (Optional) Meet in Hotel Lobby 10:00 ​ Morning Break Breckenridge The Fight for the Outdoor-Sapien: We Want You! Do you know how many people hunt, fish or target shoot in the U.S. or where their Ballroom ranks are headed in the next 10 years? The data is now in, and it will surprise you. State fish and wildlife agencies, conservation NGO’s, and the outdoor industry are all pulling together, mobilizing their resources, and changing the way they approach recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) of the “outdoor-sapien.” recreation industry. They support hunting and fishing, hiking and camping, climbing and mountain biking, grazing and ranching, all while providing wildlife habitat. What is at stake for public lands moving forward? What values do these lands support and how can we best manage them for multiple uses? Time Event Location Consultant for Non-profit Grant Writing and Program Development Visitor Services Manager JeffCo Parks & Open Space Tovar Cerulli ​ F​ ounder, Clearwater Communications Bridging and Merging Conservation Values The landscape of wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation is in rapid transition. One of the primary challenges facing agencies and organizations is relevancy: staying relevant to the people we already serve while becoming more relevant to new constituents. As institutions, how do we effectively broaden and deepen the social, political, and fiscal bases of support for conservation? In the face of diverse and sometimes conflicting views, how can we find common ground? How can we adapt our thinking and focus our attention in ways that amplify shared goals and values? A self-described vegan-turned-hunter, Tovar is the author of The Mindful Carnivore, which has earned praise from hunters, ecologists, and vegetarians alike. Focused on bridging value and finding common ground, Tovar has consulted and presented for dozens of conservation and education institutions, including the Wildlife Management Institute, The Wildlife Society, the Aldo Leopold Foundation, and many state wildlife agencies. His writing has appeared in Outdoor America, High Country News, The Atlantic, and Petersen’s Hunting, among other publications. Tovar is a hunter-education instructor and holds a PhD in Communication from UMass-Amherst. Statewide Education Coordinator Travis Long Hunter Education Coordinator Colorado Parks and Wildlife Anna Zawisza Director of Community Relations and Strategic Partnerships Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Schools and Outdoor Learning Environments Getting kids and families outdoors to experience nature. www.cpwsole.com 8 �BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1 BREAKOUT SESSIONS 2 Thursday 1:15pm - 2:30pm Location Session Combined Finding Your Why Identify and harness the core beliefs of you and your team by creating Room 9/10 clarity, vision and unified culture to become an inspired organization. This is a method through which you can make decisions to bring your cause to what you do every day. Leave inspired to take action in fulfilling your “Why” and create new opportunities for you and your organization. Combined Principles for Advancing Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Room 11/12 Colorado recently became the first state to formally adopt the Principles found on page 17. In this session, we will share the story of the SHIFT movement and its connection the highly successful North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. We’ll also explore what these principles may mean for you and your organization. Breckenridge Colorado’s Carrying Capacity Crisis Has Colorado reached a “crisis” stage with regards to its social carrying Ballroom capacity and outdoor resources? This workshop will investigate the “social” dimension of carrying capacity and explore the amount and type of use an area can accommodate while sustaining quality visitor experiences. We will assess various case studies from around the state and brainstorm solutions. Room 14 Room 15 Tools to Develop Partnerships and Deepen Collaboration Become a pro with on-line tools that make it easier for you to connect, communicate, and collaborate with partners! During this interactive session, we’ll dig deeper into Silk, a database of outdoor partners. We’ll also explore The Civic Network, a platform that can support your collaborative efforts. Bring your computer, tablet, or smart phone to this session! Recreation Access for Big W vs. Little w The Big W little w dialogue centers on impact and access to defined wilderness. If you have the same wilderness ethic of deep wilderness (big W) in a heavy urban zone then you have less opportunity for access, engagement and funding. Learn how to not “do away” with a wilderness ethic but rather how to define front vs. back country. Combined Volunteer Stewardship in Colorado – A Watershed Moment Room 6/7/8 Join Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, Great Outdoors Colorado, and the Colorado Outdoor Stewardship Coalition for a joint announcement of $1.2 million in new funding to elevate volunteer stewardship efforts in our beloved Centennial state. Help shape this program, and the future of stewardship efforts in Colorado, in this interactive session. Room 16 Partner Speed Networking Please join us to connect – in a fun, informal environment – with new partners working across Colorado. In this speed networking session, Susan and Emily hope to get you networking, talking, and definitely laughing as you “date” unlikely partners. We’ll push you to think about a-typical partners and how new opportunities could enhance your work. We’ll also share tips and advice on building effective partnerships. 9 Presented by Levi Schroder Consultant, Trainer, and Speaker; Founder Schroder & Associates, LLC Lauren Truitt Communications and Website Manager Colorado Parks and Wildlife Thursday 2:45pm - 4:00pm Location Session Combined The Power of your Story Room 11/12 Any organization that depends on the support of the community understands the importance of establishing and maintaining trust. This comes from the work that you do as well as from the story you tell about your organization. The stories about the mission of your work ignite the passion of stakeholders and champions of your organization. Room 15 Dan Gates The Wildlife Council Daniel Bowan Assistant Professor of Recreation and Outdoor Leadership CSU-Pueblo Andrew Beisel Information Systems Coordinator Civic Canopy Combined Room 6/7/8 Ann Baker Easley, Executive Director Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Chris Castilian, Executive Director Great Outdoors Colorado Jason Bertolacci (Moderator) Co-Founder, Berbur LLC Emily Olsen Colorado Program Manager National Forest Foundation Partnership Best Practices - Case Study The Nature Conservancy is a proud partner of Vail Resort’s summer activities program entitled “Epic Discovery.” The program is designed to connect kids and families with nature and encourages a “learn through play” model by featuring extensive environmental education elements throughout the activities. Does just hearing the phrase Strategic Planning send a shudder down your spine, running for the hills? Matt Gray has a fresh spin on what it means to think carefully about your strategy, asking the questions that must be asked, and building the right team and context. By using concepts of design thinking, we’ll walk through the seven steps of solving any problem. Breckenridge Colloquium on Outdoor Recreation in the West Ballroom Nature-based tourism and recreation managers require accurate data regarding resource use both within, and beyond, their boundaries. This research seeks to identify the key issues and concerns and the associated recreation and tourism opportunities that affect the management of the Rocky Mountain region, as identified by relevant stakeholders. Lori Hoffner Professional Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, Supporting CommUnity, Inc. Jim Bedwell, Director of Recreation, Lands, Minerals, and Volunteers, USFS Tim Finger, CO State Cave Coord., BLM David Leinweber, Owner, Angler’s Covey Howard Horton, Angler Ed. Coord., CPW Carlos Fernandez, Colorado State Director, The Nature Conservancy Beth Ganz, Vice President, Public Affairs and Sustainability at Vail Resorts Scott Fitzwilliams, White River National Forest Supervisor, USFS Matt Gray Executive Director Rocky Mountain Innovation Labs Todd Franks, PhD candidate Human Dimensions Natural Resources Colorado State University Room 16 Latinos and the Outdoors Rafael Salgado Room 14 Best Practices for Managing Tomorrow’s Volunteers Michelle Fuller, Philanthropy Field Trips Julia McCleary, Butterfly Pavilion Anna Zawisza, Volunteers for Outdoor Colo. Fletcher Jacobs, CPW Susan Alden Weingardt Partnership Liaison, US Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region As Public Land managers and commercial outfitters how do we work together to deliver a high quality product to the public we serve? We serve the public who owns the land that defines the work that we do, yet rarely come together to discuss best practices, common goals, and expectations for delivering a quality experience. Discuss how property managers and commercial outfitters alike can accomplish common goals. Combined Creative Problem Solving – The Exciting Way to Bring Your Room 9/10 Great Ideas to Reality Luis Benitez Director Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office Fireside Chat: Access, Use, and Permitting on Federal Lands Presented by Latinos comprise approximately 20 percent of Colorado’s population and one in every five Denver-area residents is Latino. While this population and its needs are growing, the programs, networks and institutions are slow to catch up. Latinos have fewer resources to explore, enjoy, and learn about their natural resources. How can we develop effective tools and techniques to develop a highly trained and engaged volunteer workforce in caring for our great outdoors? Explore the changing face of volunteerism, best practices, and key ingredients to make sure your volunteer program is successful. 10 Executive Director Cal-Wood Education Center � https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/7fc25f422143e02ff889c19ab9a19828.pdf 53fe60e970e846b420df9668cbbae505 PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E 2018 PARTNERS IN THE OUTDOORS CONFERENCE PROGRAM Beaver Run Resort, May 9th - 11th Downlo Attend ad the ify App See Pa ! ge 3 fo rD © CPW/DELLIVENERI © CPW/DELLIVENERI © CPW/DELLIVENERI © CPW/DELLIVENERI etails cpw.state.co.us �WELCOME Dear Conference Attendee: On behalf of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), I would like to welcome you to our annual Partners in the Outdoors Conference. This year we are working to Advance Colorado by Investing in the Outdoors. During the next couple days we will explore the following question: How can our efforts to invest in outdoor recreation and conservation support a viable economy, a healthy population, and the future of our outdoor heritage? The need for us to explore this guiding question is tied to Colorado’s unique beauty, public lands, water and wildlife. Combined, these natural treasures make Colorado a top destination to live, work and recreate. Yet, the wildlife and other natural resources we all cherish exist today only because of a long history of thoughtful conservation and dedicated funding. Colorado’s population and recreation industry are rapidly growing, while the amount of available land for recreation and habitat to support wildlife is diminishing. Concerns such as urban sprawl and habitat loss mean greater demands are being placed on our natural resources. As threats to wildlife and the cost and complexities of resource management increase, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, along with our partners across the state, need to collaborate in finding new and innovative ways to safeguard Colorado’s outdoor heritage. In response to these concerns, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted the SHIFT Principles, an acronym for Shaping How We Invest For Tomorrow. As a pioneer in this effort, we were the first state to formally endorse these principles, which we now refer to as Colorado’s Outdoor Principles. These principles, found on page 11, build upon the historic hunter/angler-based conservation model, known as the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, to provide a framework for advancing outdoor recreation while seeking broad-based support for wildlife and public-land conservation. As Colorado Parks and Wildlife continues to look to the future, Colorado’s Outdoor Principles will serve as a code of ethics and a road map to guide the agency and ensure that our state’s fish, wildlife, natural resources and all forms of outdoor recreation remain for future generations. I ask each of you here today, and the organizations you represent, to consider adopting Colorado’s Outdoor Principles so we can stand together in recognizing the value of Colorado’s natural resources as well as the need to collaborate in ensuring the Colorado we know and love today is here for future generations. Sincerely, Bob Broscheid Director Colorado Parks & Wildlife 1 �SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, May 9th - Full schedule on page 6 Forever Colorado Social 6:00 - 8:00pm Colorado Ballroom Thursday, May 10th - Full schedule on page 8 Morning Bird Hike (binoculars provided) 7:00am Meet in hotel lobby Breakfast 7:45 - 9:45 Colorado Ballroom Lobby Conference Registration Opens 9:00 Colorado Ballroom Lobby America’s Forests 9:00 Imperial Ballroom Breakout Sessions 1 10:15 - 11:30 See Page 13 Lunch 11:45 Colorado Ballroom Welcome and Opening Keynote 12:30pm Colorado Ballroom Breakout Sessions 2 1:15 - 2:30 See Page 14 Breakout Sessions 3 2:45 - 4:00 See Page 15 Social Hour (cash bar) 5:00 Colorado Ballroom Lobby Dinner, Keynote, & Awards Banquet 6:30-8 Colorado Ballroom Friday, May 11th- Full schedule on page 10 Morning Hike 7:00am Meet in hotel lobby Breakfast 7:00 - 8:30 Colorado Ballroom Breakout Sessions 4 8:45 - 10:00 See Page 16 Breakout Sessions 5 10:15 - 11:30 See Page 17 Lunch and Closing Keynote 11:30-1:00pm Colorado Ballroom New for 2018! America’s Forests Viewing and Discussion May 10th 9:00am Imperial Ballroom View the recently premiered Rocky Mountain PBS episode of America’s Forests focused on our Colorado ecosystems. After the viewing, participate in a lively discussion with local forest experts. When we work together, so much more becomes possible. At Noble Energy, we’re keeping our commitment to Colorado’s communities and working hard every day to live up to our name. Our guiding principle — Energizing the World, Bettering People’s Lives® — is why we are committed to providing the energy we need in a responsible and safe manner and to giving back to the communities where we live and work. We are proud to support Colorado Parks and Wildlife and participate in the Partners for the Outdoor Conference. By working together we can help promote awareness and respect for natural resources, sustainable growth of business and responsible outdoor recreation. NobleColorado.com In Partnership With: 2 �CONFERENCE APP Partners in the Outdoors is now on Attendify! Search Google Play or Apple App Store for Attendify - Network at Events In the App, search for Partners in the Outdoors 2018 and join the event Create a log-in to enjoy these features: • View all conference details and extended session descriptions • Find out more about the presenters and speakers • Pick and save the sessions you want to attend • Access maps of the meeting facility as well as nearby areas • Interact with other conference participants in our own social network • Receive push notifications from CPW • Rate and review your sessions • Search for other attendees and send direct messages COLORADO.COM/TRIPIDEAS 3 �THANK YOU CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE Ashley Perillo Professional Development Program Manager, Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Dan Gates President, Colorado Trappers and Predator Hunters Association David Leinweber Owner, Anglers Covey Inc. & Chairman, Pike’s Peak Outdoor Recreational Alliance Dean Titterington Vice President, Pheasants Forever Metro Denver Chapter Emily Orbanek Colorado Parks and Wildlife Program Coordinator, Great Outdoors Colorado Erik Glenn Executive Director, Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust Howard Horton Statewide Angler Outreach Coordinator, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Jack Placchi Trails and Travel Management Coordinator, Bureau of Land Management Janette Heung Deputy Director, Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office Jeff Thompson Resource Stewardship Coordinator, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Jennifer Anderson Education, Partnerships, and Volunteers Manager,Colorado Parks and Wildlife Jim Bedwell Retired, United States Forest Service Katie Navin Executive Director, Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Len Necefer Founder, NativesOutdoors Lenore Bates Colorado Scenic Byways Coordinator, Colorado Department of Transportation Mary Ann Bonnell Visitor Services Manager, Jefferson County Open Space Scott Braden Wilderness and Public Lands Advocate, Conservation Colorado Willie Kalaskie Chairman, National Wild Turkey Federation’s Pike’s Peak Chapter & Secretary, Pike’s Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Dan Zimmerer Partnership Coordinator, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Jenn Fantasia Partnership Assistant, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Conference Program designed by Tabbi Kinion, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Interested in being part of this team next year? E-mail Dan Zimmerer at daniel.zimmerer@state.co.us 4 �THANK YOU 2018 SPONSORS Gold Level Silver Level Contributing In-Kind 5 �WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE Time Event Location 8:30am - 5:00pm Schools and Outdoor Learning Environments Workshop** Peak 17 9:00am - 2:30pm Colorado Outdoor Partnership** Imperial Ballroom 9:30am - 3:00pm National Association of Interpretation Pre-conference* Peak 11 and 12 2:30 - 5:00pm Outdoor Recreation Industry Office Advisory Council** Peak 14 3:00 - 6:00pm CCLT/CFP Member Summit** Coppertop II 4:00 - 6:00pm Conference Registration and Exhibitor Booth Set-up Colorado Ballroom Lobby 5:00 - 9:00pm Natural Leaders Workshop** Peak 10 6:00 - 8:00pm Forever Colorado Social Colorado Ballroom *Registration Required **Invitation Only Fly fishing on the Blue River © Lauryn Wachs/TNC nature.org/colorado The Nature Conservancy is proud to sponsor the 2018 Partners in the Outdoors conference 6 �FOREVER COLORADO SOCIAL Join us for the Forever ​Colorado Social Event! Wednesday, May 9th 6:00-8:00pm Colorado Ballroom You are invited to the annual Partners in the Outdoors Conference kick-off celebration of Colorado’s agricultural community, healthy places, and open spaces. Locally sourced provisions will give you a taste of Colorado’s bounty and kick the conference off with the social event that everyone talks about for the rest of the week! Music provided by High Plains Tradition. Photos by Mike DelliVeneri, Colorado Parks and Wildlife from the 2017 event Thank you to our sponsors and donors for the Forever Colorado Social 7 �THURSDAY SCHEDULE Time Event Location 7:00 - 8:00am Morning Bird Hike (binoculars provided) Meet in Hotel Lobby 7:45 - 9:45 Grab-and-Go Breakfast Colorado Ballroom Lobby 8:30 - 10:00 Scenic Byways Commission Peak 9 & 10 9:00 - 11:00 Conference Registration and Exhibitor Booth Set-up Conference Center 9:00 - 10:15 America’s Forests - all attendees welcome Imperial Ballroom 9:00 - 11:30 Friends of State Parks Rendezvous** Peak 6, 7 & 8 10:15 - 11:30 Breakout Sessions 1 See Page 13 11:45 Lunch Colorado Ballroom 12:30pm Opening Keynote - Amy Roberts Colorado Ballroom 1:15 - 2:30 Breakout Sessions 2 See Page 14 2:30 - 2:45 Afternoon Break 2:45 - 4:00 Breakout Sessions 3 See Page 15 CL7209-180_FY18_CPWProgramPrintAd_4x5_PROD.pdf Amy Roberts Executive Director Outdoor Industry Association Amy will discuss OIA’s work on the economics of the outdoors, both nationally and in Colorado. In particular, she’ll explore the take-aways from this report and what it means for the recreation industry in Colorado. She’ll also touch on results from their recent State Funding Mechanisms for Outdoor Recreation report as well as results of the Conservation in the West poll. Amy Roberts is the Executive Director of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), which is the trade association and voice of the outdoor recreation industry, serving more than 1,300 manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales representatives and retailers. OIA is dedicated to ensuring the growth of the $887 billion outdoor recreation economy through support of America’s recreation infrastructure and a business climate conducive to growing outdoor products businesses. 8 1 2/27/18 10:27 AM **Invitation Only �THURSDAY AWARDS BANQUET Time Event Location 5:00pm Social Hour Colorado Ballroom Lobby 6:15 Banquet Hall Doors Open 6:30 Dinner Colorado Ballroom 6:50 Advancing Colorado - Bob Broscheid 7:10 Banquet Keynote - Becky Humphries 7:30 Partner Awards Ceremony Bob Broscheid Becky Humphries Director Colorado Parks and Wildlife Chief Executive Officer National Wild Turkey Federation Bob will speak about the various initiatives that the agency is undertaking to ensure we are advancing Colorado by investing in the outdoors, including our efforts in developing the next Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), our adoption of the Colorado Outdoor Principles (SHIFT), and our participation in the Colorado Outdoor Partnership (CO-OP). Bob is an avid outdoorsman who loves Colorado and its abundant natural and recreational resources. Broscheid took the helm at Colorado Parks and Wildlife in 2013. Prior to becoming Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, he was a biologist, Habitat Branch Chief and Deputy Director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Becky will speak on her perspectives on advancing both outdoor recreation and conservation based on her professional experiences leading both a state natural resources agency and a national conservation organization. She’ll also speak on her role on the Blue Ribbon Panel which has led to the formation of the Alliance for America’s Fish & Wildlife. Rebecca Humphries started her career in wildlife as an employee of the US Fish and Wildlife Service and later joined the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Her 32-year career with the agency culminated with her last seven years as Director. Becky’s tenure brought her to leadership roles with the Association of Fish and Wild Agencies, Ducks Unlimited and the National Wild Turkey Federation. SMALL THINGS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE Fees from hunting and fishing licenses help protect Colorado’s wildlife and conserve our state’s beautiful forests and lands. That’s a reason to hug a hunter or an angler. 9 �FRIDAY SCHEDULE Time Event Location 7:00am Morning Hike Meet in Hotel Lobby 7:00 - 8:30 Breakfast Buffet Colorado Ballroom 7:30-8:30 Natural Leaders Meeting (Invitation Only) Peak 10 8:45 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:15 Breakout Sessions 4 See Page 16 Morning Break 10:15 - 11:30 Breakout Sessions 5 See Page 17 11:30 Lunch Colorado Ballroom 12:00pm Closing Keynote - Erik Weihenmayer 12:55 1:30 - 5:00 Conference closing remarks COILSx Mountain Outdoor Recreation Alliance Erik Weihenmayer Adventurer and Inspirational Speaker On May 25, 2001, Erik Weihenmayer became the only blind person to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Following this feat, he climbed the Seven Summits, the highest points on every continent. Since then, he has authored multiple books, including his memoir, Touch the Top of the World. Erik’s triumphs over some of the world’s most formidable mountains were fueled by a growing aspiration to take the lessons he learned in the mountains to help others shatter barriers in their lives. To advance this idea, Erik co-founded an organization and a movement called No Barriers. The mission is to help people with challenges, which is all of us to some extent, to turn into the storm of life, face barriers head on, embrace a pioneering and innovative spirit, and team up with great people to live rich in meaning and purpose. The motto is “what’s within you is stronger than what’s in your way.” To this aim, Erik continues to challenge himself to live a No Barriers Life. 10 Imperial Ballroom �COLORADO’S OUTDOOR PRINCIPLES The State of Colorado was the first state in the nation to adopt the SHIFT Principles for our state, which we call Colorado’s Outdoor Principles. These principles can help Shape How we Invest For Tomorrow (SHIFT). They are based on the North American Model of Wildlife Management and represent an effort to further refine an outdoor ethic that promotes both recreational enjoyment and thoughtful conservation of Colorado’s special places. Colorado’s SHIFT Principles More detailed information about these principles can be found at cpw.state.co.us/partners 2. Private Lands - Within Colorado’s diversity of land and waters, private land plays a critical role in preserving the ecological integrity of a functional landscape that is necessary for robust and meaningful outdoor recreational experiences. 1. Public Lands - Outdoor recreation and conservation require that a diversity of lands and waters be publicly owned, available for public access, and cared for properly. 3. Working Together - Both recreation and conservation are needed to sustain Colorado’s quality of life. Both are beneficial to local economic well-being, for personal health, and for sustaining Colorado’s natural resources. 4. Minimize Impact - All recreation has impact. Coloradans have an obligation to minimize these impacts across the places they recreate and the larger landscape through ethical outdoor behavior. 5. Management and Education - Proactive management solutions, combined with public education, are necessary to care for land, water and wildlife, and to provide the protections needed to maintain quality recreation opportunities. 6. Science-based Decisions - Physical, biological and social science must inform the management of outdoor recreation. 7. Stable Funding - Stable, long-term, and diverse funding sources are essential to protect the environment and support outdoor recreation. 11 �SHIFT CONFERENCE TRACKS Conference sessions are organized into the following tracks based on Colorado’s Outdoor Principles. Breakout 1 Breakout 2 Breakout 3 Breakout 4 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 1. Public Lands Management of Multiple-use Recreation on Public Lands The Most Successful Partner in Land Management: American Indian Tribes 2. Private Lands New Frontiers: Conserve, Redevelop, Undevelop Economics of Conservation in Colorado 3. Working Together Conservation through Recreation: Creating Colorado’s Outdoor Stewards One Kick-Ass Event at a Time Outdoor Recreation Inspiring a Trends, Issues, and generation: GOCO The Nexus Opportunities in Partners Lead Between Recreation Colorado: Results Movement to and Conservation from Two Statewide Connect Youth with Values Surveys. the Outdoors Health and the Outdoors 4. Minimize Impact Electric Bicycles: A Primer on the Technology & Land Manager Tools Shaping Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Goals for the Next Five Years. Help Inform Colorado’s SCORP. Statewide Initiatives: Conservation, Stewardship and the Outdoor Industry SHIFT Principle Conference Track Thursday 10:15-11:30am Thursday 1:15-2:30pm Thursday 2:45-4:00pm Attention Colorado Tourists: Leave No Trace Friday 10:15-11:30am A New Agenda for Purple State Public Lands Decisions: Insights from "The Public" Summit Fireside Chat: Access, Use and Permitting on Public Lands The Carrying Capacity of Public Lands 250,000 Acres Later - The Future of the Habitat Stamp Program The Foundation and Future of Wildlife Conservation Donor-Centric Fundraising or: How I Got Over Asking for Money and Started Having Fun Conservation Energy & Stewardship 5 & 6. Management and Science-based Decisions Igniting Change Empowering FamilyYou Can't Be What's the Buzz? for Responsible based Conservation Who You Can't Research at the Recreation : Leadership in Metro See: Building an rattlesnake-human Messaging for the Denver Inclusive Workforce interface Masses 7. Stable Funding Natural Leaders: The Future of Colorado’s Outdoors Economic Development and the Outdoor Industry How Communities are Growing Their Outdoor Industry 12 Breakout 5 Friday 8:45-10:00am The Stimulus Of Natural Surface Trails To Grow Communities Page 17 Outdoor Wars: You are the Force that Must Awaken A Digital Shift — Social Media Trends for 2018 �BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1 Thursday 10:15am 11:30am Location Session Peak 17 Management of Multiple-Use Recreation on Public Lands Peak 9/10 New Frontiers: Conserve, Redevelop, Undevelop Peak 11/12 Imperial Ballroom Presented by Bill Alspach Trails Preservation Alliance Multiple-use recreation provides challenges for recreation managers to maintain safety, protect natural resources and provide high Co-presenters quality recreational experiences. This session will lead the discussion Luis Benitez, Scott Jones, Jason on identifying these multiple-use users and how our public land Robertson, Brian St. George, and Scott managers are meeting an increasing demand for multiple-use Winans recreational opportunities. The new frontier of land protection is to Conserve, Redevelop, and Undevelop. Land trusts are social entrepreneurs shepherding the movement from land protection to interconnected re-purposing of land and its uses. Presenters will share their experiences working within, and developing new, legal, practical and functional frameworks for land trusts. Conservation through Recreation: Creating Colorado’s Outdoor Stewards One Kick-Ass Event at a Time The best way to ensure the protection and maintenance of public lands is to develop stewards who work to sustain natural places. Our organizations were borne out of the desire to get new people outdoors and create positive experiences that enhance health and well-being and create a strong connections to nature. Jessica Jay Conservation Law, P.C. Co-presenters Suzanne Stephens, Claire Riegelman, and Wade Shelton Andrew Todd Running Rivers Co-presenters Heath Kirschner and Randi Hitchcock Electric Bicycles: A Primer for Land Managers Alex Logemann Peak 15/16 Igniting Change for Responsible Recreation Alicia Tigges Peak 14 Natural Leaders: The Future of Colorado’s Outdoors CJ Goulding E-bikes are a bicycle-like transportation and recreation option that can reduce vehicle use, increase opportunities for those with physical barriers, and provide a unique recreation activity. We will cover the technical specifications of e-bikes, safety, rider demographics, market trends, legislative and policy work, and discuss management examples, tools, and studies. People for Bikes Increased usage, mixed messaging, and inadequate resources conNational Parks Conservation Association tribute to detrimental recreation habits on public lands. CU Boulder Co-presenters Masters students and NPCA are bringing stakeholders together to Kasha Malling, Kailyn Haskovec, and use design thinking to create a “front country” stewardship camVanessa Mazal paign. Share your insights and experiences. What does the future of conservation and outdoor recreation look like? This group of young trailblazers has been assembled as the inaugural cohort of Colorado Emerging Leaders. They will share opportunities, challenges, and solutions for building a diverse workforce. Become part of the conversation and explore ways how you and your organization can learn from these young leaders and embed a culture that supports more diverse young leaders. 13 Natural Leaders Network Co-presenters Yesica Chavez, Carlos Lerma, Brayhan Reveles, and Nadia Cordoba �BREAKOUT SESSIONS 2 Thursday 1:15pm 2:30pm Location Session Peak 9/10 The Most Successful Partnership in Land Management: American Indian Tribes Peak 11/12 The Economics of Conservation in Colorado Peak 17 Peak 14 Peak 15/16 Imperial Ballroom Presented by Len Necefer Natives Outdoors The 48 tribes that recognize Colorado as part of their ancestral Co-presenters homelands are vital partners in sustainable outdoor recreation and Ernest House, Peter Ortega, and promoting conservation within the state. This panel will focus on the Edward Box opportunities, challenges, and pathways that tribes and the state of Colorado can use to move forward toward the goal of a sustainable outdoor economy. Join us to review the economic impacts of conservation efforts. We will discuss the recent Trust for Public Land study on the impact of the Conservation Trust Fund and GOCO investments as well as the Colo State University study on the Conservation Easement Tax Credit Program. The panel will discuss how to best use economic analysis to further conservation efforts. Outdoor Recreation Trends, Issues, and Opportunities in Colorado (Session 1 of 2) CPW is updating the 5-year Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). In Part 1, CPW will share preliminary results from 2018 studies on outdoor recreation trends, issues, and opportunities. Presentation led by CPW Human Dimensions Researcher, Dr. Mike Quartuch, with discussion and Q & A.​​ Attention Colorado Tourists: Leave No Trace We must consider whether our state can sustain an ever increasing number of visitors while maintaining the integrity of our open spaces. This session will explore the partnership between the CTO and Leave No Trace to educate our visitors how to maintain and protect our state’s most important asset – the outdoors.​​​ Empowering Family-based Conservation Leadership in Metro Denver Explore the Promotores Verdes Program that empowers familybased Latino conservation leadership. This program was born from a partnership with USFS, Americas for Conservation + the Art and Crea Results Community Health Promoters, we will demonstrate the community impact and explore opportunities to collaborate. Economic Development and the Outdoor Industry As the push for incentives and supportive programs gets more diverse and more competitive, how will those of us in Colorado continue to innovate? Some state and regional examples of solutions show us what’s possible. 14 Erik Glenn Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust Co-presenters Andy Seidl, Michael Menefee, and Jennifer Plowden Jody Kennedy Colorado Parks and Wildlife Mike Quartuch Colorado Parks and Wildlife Cathy Ritter Colorado Tourism Office Dana Watts Leave No Trace Zuza Bohley Americas for Conservation + the Art Co-presenters Dana Coelho and Fernando Pineda-Reas Luis Benitez CO Outdoor Recreation Industry Office Co-presenters Rebecca Gillis, Amy Kemp, and Haley Littleton �BREAKOUT SESSIONS 3 Thursday 2:45pm 4:00pm Location Session Peak 11/12 A New Agenda for Purple State Public Lands Decisions: Insights from “The Public” Summit The “Putting ‘the Public’ in Public Lands” summit involved stakeholders from across the outdoor industry in Colorado. We will explore current policy and regulatory frameworks, and identify common values and interests that can pave the way for a new policy agenda. Presented by Vanessa Mazal National Parks Conservation Association Co-presenters Ben Webster, Janette Heung, and Heidi Ruckriegle Peak 15/16 250,000 Acres Later - Opportunities and the Future of the Habitat Stamp Program Dan Prenzlow Peak 14 Inspiring a generation: GOCO Partners Lead Movement to Connect Youth with the Outdoors Rosemary Dempsey Peak 17 Imperial Ballroom Peak 9/10 Colorado Parks and Wildlife We will provide a thorough overview of the challenges and successes Co-presenters of the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP). We will Members of the Habitat Stamp update you on the current status of the program and discuss the Committee future direction for the CWHP. We will also discuss other potential opportunities for the use of Habitat Stamp funds. Great Outdoors Colorado Learn how local organizations are creating models for communitybased programs through the Inspire Initiative, how 100+ partners across Colorado are changing attitudes and behaviors through Generation Wild, and how the Schools and Outdoor Learning Environments program is connecting families to the outdoors. Co-presenters Shaping Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Goals for the Next Five Years: Help Inform Colorado’s SCORP (Session 2 of 2) Jody Kennedy The leaders in outdoor recreation who are working to create the 2019-2023 SCORP identified several priority areas for the plan and CPW wants YOUR feedback. Participant input will help inform the strategies and actions that will guide outdoor recreation management and funding for the next five years.​ You Can’t Be Who You Can’t See: Building an Inclusive Workforce How can we create a workforce in the outdoors that better reflects our diverse communities? Leaders in the career pipeline will highlight how they are connecting to youth from all backgrounds and fostering inclusive environments to encourage diverse representation in outdoor careers. How Communities are Growing Their Outdoor Industry The Office of Economic Development, in partnership with students from CU’s Leeds School of Business MBA program, have worked with local communities to identify their resources, strengths, and weaknesses, and also identified local opportunities in the growing outdoor recreation landscape. 15 Norma Brambila, Sam Frykholm, Tash Mitchell, Chandi Aldena, Francisco Tharp, and Tabbi Kinion Colorado Parks and Wildlife Kacie Miller Colorado Parks and Wildlife Tracy Gripp Colorado Parks and Wildlife Co-presenters Lynne Steketee, Rachel Pokrandt, Len Necefer, John Hayes, Taylor Ruffin, and Christian Giles Lenore Bates CDOT Scenic Byways Program Co-presenters Amanda Tomlinson, Meredith Marshal, Katharina Papenbrock, and Heidi Pankow �BREAKOUT SESSIONS 4 Friday 8:45am 10:00am Location Session Presented by Peak 11/12 Fireside Chat: Access, Use and Permitting on Public Lands Peak 15/16 The Foundation and Future of Wildlife Conservation Andy Treharne Peak 17 The Nexus Between Recreation and Conservation Values Julie Mach Imperial Ballroom Peak 9/10 Peak 14 David Leinweber Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance A conversation with public land managers and commercial outfitters on how we can best work together to deliver a high quality product Co-presenters to the public we serve. Ultimately we all serve the public who Howard Horton, Jason Robertson, Tim owns the land that defines the work that we do, yet we rarely come Finger, Rob White, and John Kreski together to discuss our common goals, and expectations. Take a look back at the history and evolution of wildlife conservation Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and the funding that pays for it. Topics include how wildlife Tom Spezze conservation eras created the need for licenses, wildlife agencies, the National Wild Turkey Federation North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, and the relevance to Colorado’s SHIFT Principles.​​ Explore how the shared values connecting recreationists and conservationists can resolve conflicts and create a network of advocates for public lands. Discuss experiences and examples of effective projects that have created collaborative solutions. We will create a plan to carry action forward on these principles. Conservation, Stewardship, and Energy We have all become more aware of the politicized nature of our resources with issues like public lands, climate change, and water at the forefront of public conversations. Considering this tension, how will we form relationships and alliances in places where we have never been before politically or professionally? What’s the buzz? Research at the Rattlesnake-Human Interface Partnering with Adaptation Environmental Services, Jeffco Open Space examined rattlesnake ecology, biology, human-rattlesnake interactions and visitor attitudes and beliefs about sharing the trail with rattlesnakes at North Table Mountain Park. Join us for an interactive review of project findings. Colorado Mountain Club Co-presenters Vanessa Mazal, Janelle Kukuk, Craig Grother, and Lexi Tuddenham Scott Braden Conservation Colorado Co-presenters Patsy Landaveri, Luis Benitez, Carlos Fernandez, and Michelle Seubert Mary Ann Bonnell Jeffco Open Space Co-presenters Andrew DuBois, Joe Ehrenberger, and Bryon Shipley The Stimulus of Natural Surface Trails to Grow Communities Scott Linnenburger Examine high impact recreation projects that have been developed through community-led vision and initiatives. Success behind this methodology tends to better link the community to the project/ capital/capacity development process and ongoing stewardship of its natural resources, encourage collaboration and strategic natural infrastructure development, and create independence from alwaysthreatened funding sources. 16 Kay-Linn Enterprises Greg Mazu Singletrack Trails �BREAKOUT SESSIONS 5 Friday 10:15am 11:30am Location Session Peak 17 Presented by The Carrying Capacity of Public Lands Land management agency representatives will speak to the increasing demand for outdoor recreation and describe the social and biological impacts they’ve seen. The group will discuss challenges and potential solutions to ensure that visitor use does not exceed the carry-capacity of public lands in Colorado. Julie Mach Colorado Mountain Club Co-presenters Ben Lara, Mark Leslie, Kyle Patterson, and Kalem Lenard Peak 14 Donor-Centric Fundraising or: How I Got Over Asking for Money and Started Having Fun Erica Oakley-Courage Peak 9/10 Health and the Outdoors Janette Heung Imperial Ballroom Peak 11/12 Peak 15/16 In this interactive and engaging session you’ll learn about the cycle of financial development and how to ask for money while keeping your donor at the center of the process and your fear at a minimum. By making your donor the star, you’ll discover how to stand out among the organizations in your community. ​​​ Explore future opportunities to foster collaboration between parks, healthcare, and the outdoor industry. We will cover an overview of the current landscape of outdoor recreation and health as well as what the Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and other organizations hope to support in the coming years. ​​​ Statewide Initiatives: Conservation, Stewardship and the Outdoor Industry One of our biggest challenges is addressing the impacts of a rapidly growing population on natural resources. How do we both advance and balance conservation and recreation in Colorado amidst a rapidly growing population? Representatives from the Colorado Outdoor Partnership, Outdoor Recreation Industry Advisory Council, the Colorado Outdoor Stewardship Coalition and the Wildlife Council will discuss. Outdoor Wars: You are the Force That Must Awaken The Galaxy’s young people need you! In this session we will demystify your role in new age mentoring. We will help you bring focus, excitement and, most importantly, effectiveness to your efforts in recruitment, retention and reactivation. Become part of the “Outdoorsapien Nation” by learning what the latest data about young adults is showing us and what it all means. A Digital Shift - Social Media Trends for 2018 Social media has become an important tool in the communication and marketing toolbox. However, your 2016 strategy for Facebook won’t cut it in 2018. Using social media effectively requires learning new features, being aware of trends, and being adventurous and creative when putting them to use. We’ll explore the current landscape and discuss advanced strategies to build community around your outdoor organization. 17 Palmer Land Trust CO Outdoor Recreation Industry Office Co-presenters Annelise Loevlie, Justin Cutler, and Joan Brucha Matt Gray Colorado Outdoor Partnership Co-presenters Gary Thorson, Ann Baker-Easley, Andy Neinas, and Luis Benitez Matt Dunfee Wildlife Management Institute Jason Duetsch Colorado Parks and Wildlife Mike DelliVeneri Colorado Parks and Wildlife �PARTNERS IN THE OUTDOORS GRANT PROGRAM Grant Opportunity for Conference Attendees This conference is a platform for conversation, planning, and professional development intended to strengthen the efforts of all partners involved.​All organizations in attendance are eligible to apply for the 2018 grant. Applications are accepted until May 18,​2018. Applications should be submitted for funding requests between $1000 and $5000. Eligibility Requirements: • • • Have matching funds (in-kind and/or dollar for dollar) Must be a collaborative effort that includes multiple partner organizations Must utilize and document via photos/video (more information to be provided upon selection) ​Projects should address priority areas identified in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP): • • • • • ​​Outdoor Recreation Education/Outreach Integration of Outdoor Recreation Interests Healthy Lifestyles and Communities Stewardship/Conservation Protect, Connect and Inspire Coloradans to appreciate, enjoy and care for our great outdoors Grant application is available at ​https://tinyurl.com/2018partnergrants Celebrating of partnership 18 �THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Randall Gee DISCOVER WESTERN. TOGETHER WE MAKE Colorado Unforgettable. WESTERN.EDU R&R Partners is proud to partner with the Colorado Wildlife Council to produce award-winning work to support their mission. The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. R R PA R T N E R S . C O M 19 �THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT High Country Bottles is a business-to-business promotional company specializing in the customization of stainless steel water bottles. Steel not only cuts down on environmental waste but is also a safe and functionally-superior way to stay hydrated throughout the day. All of our bottles are customized right here in Colorado. EAGLECLAW.COM D E N V E R , C O L O R A D O Proud manufacturer of the only American-Made fishhooks Thank you to the Bureau of Land Management for supporting the 2018 Partners in the Outdoors Conference. 20 �BEAVER RUN RESORT Network Name: Beaver Run Meeting WIFI Password: Partners2018 Conference Center SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, May 9th Forever Colorado Social Thursday, May 10 6:00 - 8:00pm Colorado Ballroom th Morning Bird Hike 7:00- 8:00am Meet in hotel lobby Breakfast 7:45 - 9:45 Colorado Ballroom Lobby Conference Registration Open 9:00 Colorado Ballroom Lobby Breakout Sessions 1 10:15 - 11:30 See Page 13 Lunch 11:45 Colorado Ballroom Welcome and Opening Keynote 12:30 - 1:00pm Colorado Ballroom Breakout Sessions 2 1:15 - 2:30 See Page 14 Breakout Sessions 3 2:45 - 4:00 See Page 15 Social Hour (cash bar) 5:00 Colorado Ballroom Lobby Dinner, Keynote, & Awards Banquet 6:30 Colorado Ballroom Friday, May 11th Morning Hike 7:00am Meet in hotel lobby Breakfast 7:00 - 8:30 Colorado Ballroom Breakout Sessions 4 8:45 - 10:00 See Page 16 Breakout Sessions 5 10:15 - 11:30 See Page 17 Lunch and Closing Keynote 11:30 - 1:00pm Colorado Ballroom � https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/33593fe4167e5d5b14af23d66421c953.pdf 918873d20fb7d0a9672856c920fd88f9 PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E 2019 Partners in the Outdoors Conference © CPW © CPW © CPW © CPW BEAVER RUN RESORT · APRIL 24-26 �SCORP Welcome For more information including the full report, see coloradoscorp.org Dear Conference Attendees: Help us shift from Planning to Action as we work to implement the 1 ES Jeffrey M. Ver Steeg Acting Director Colorado Parks and Wildlife TI Sincerely, RI I ask each of you here today, and the organizations you represent, to consider adopting Colorado’s Outdoor Principles so we can stand together in recognizing the value of Colorado’s natural resources as well as the need to collaborate in ensuring the Colorado we know and love today is here for future generations. 3 02 IO Lastly, I would like to promote Colorado’s Outdoor Principles. These principles build upon the historic hunter/ angler-based conservation model, known as the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, to provide a framework for advancing outdoor recreation while seeking broad-based support for wildlife and public and private lands conservation. As CPW continues to look to the future, Colorado’s Outdoor Principles will serve as a code of ethics and complementary document to the North American Model. These two fundamental models will serve as a road map to guide the agency and ensure that our state’s fish, wildlife, natural resources and all forms of outdoor recreation remain for future generations. For more information, see page 20. R To help address these questions we have an exciting slate of keynote speakers and breakout sessions along with plenty of opportunities for networking and collaboration. It is my hope that during this year’s conference you will make connections while developing tools, skills, and strategies that will meaningfully affect the evolution of conservation and recreation in Colorado. -2 Thus, over the course of the next couple days, we will explore the following guiding questions: How do we continue to collaborate, shifting from successful planning to on-the-ground implementation? And how might we turn this plan into action that will positively impact Colorado’s future? Objective I: Break Down Barriers - Better understand and address Objective I: Build an Outdoor Stewardship barriers to engaging people in outdoor recreation. Enhance efforts to Ethic - Foster awareness and experiences that engage Coloradans who currently lack or have limited opportunities build an ethic of stewardship and responsibility to participate in outdoor recreation. to care for natural and cultural resources and Objective II: Technology Connects More People to the Outdoors outdoor recreation infrastructure. Advance easily accessible information that enhances user experience Objective II: Enhance Stewardship Capacity and offers tools to outdoor recreation providers. Increase capacity of outdoor recreation Objective III: Private and Public Lands Support providers, stewardship organizations and Outdoor Recreation - Develop strategies agencies to engage volunteers, employ youth across Colorado to build support for and young adults, and enhance other OUTDOOR RECR sustainable outdoor recreation O types of support for on-the-ground, D EA TI RA access. Advance Colorado the O action-oriented stewardship O L N Access & O Beautiful vision that every activities. C P Opportunity Coloradan will live within 10 minutes of a park, trail or Objective I: Advance vibrant green space. Landscape-scale Stewardship Conservation - Work Objective I: Build across jurisdictional Support for and land ownership Conservation Funding boundaries to plan for Funding Raise political and wildlife and natural the Future public awareness for resource conservation the value of Colorado’s along with the outdoors to Coloradans’ growing demand quality of life, economic for recreation access. Conservation of Lands, prosperity, heritage and Collaborate to tackle Waters & Wildlife public and environmental pressing and emerging health so that more issues and to identify and people contribute funds to safeguard important areas for support outdoor recreation and conservation, working lands and conservation. recreation access across the state. Objective II: Diversify and Expand Objective II: Address Recreation Funding Source(s) - Identify and pursue Impacts Proactively manage visitors and maintain new funds available to organizations and infrastructure to provide positive outdoor recreation experiences while management agencies that directly benefits limiting resource impacts. Utilize best practices when developing new outdoor recreation and conservation of trails or other outdoor infrastructure. natural resources. 2 19 During this year’s conference, we are working to shift from planning to action. Based on the Colorado Outdoor Principles and after months of collaborative work across the state from hundreds of partners, stakeholders and citizens, Colorado has drafted one of the finest Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans (SCORP) in the nation. Although our agency has served as the lead author of this plan, an important distinction that I would like to make is that this is not CPW’s plan, it is Colorado’s plan. Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 20 On behalf of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), I would like to welcome you to our annual Partners in the Outdoors Conference. Over the past five years, our conference has grown tremendously, and we are pleased to see the continued interest in collaborative solutions to common challenges. For five years CPW has served as the convener of this partnership, but it is each of you that make the event meaningful. �Schedule of Events Thank You Sponsors! Platinum Wednesday, April 24th Pre-Conference Meetings Conference Registration Opens Forever Colorado Social 8:00 - 6:00 pm 9:30 am 6:00 - 8:00 pm See page 5 for more information Colorado Ballroom Lobby Colorado Ballroom 7:00 - 7:45 am 7:00 - 8:30 am 8:45 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:30 am 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 1:15 - 2:30 pm 2:45 - 4:00 pm 4:15 - 5:15 pm 5:15 - 6:15 pm 6:15 - 8:15 pm Meet in Hotel Lobby Colorado Ballroom Colorado Ballroom See Page 9 Colorado Ballroom See Page 10 See Page 11 Peak 17 Colorado Ballroom Lobby Colorado Ballroom 7:00 - 7:45 am 7:00 - 8:30 am 8:45 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:30 am 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Meet in Hotel Lobby Colorado Ballroom See Page 17 See Page 18 Colorado Ballroom Thursday, April 25th Gold/ Keynote Guided Hike (Optional) Breakfast Conference Kick-Off SCORP Session Breakout Session 1 Lunch and Opening Keynote Breakout Session 2 Breakout Session 3 COTREX Special Session Social Hour Dinner, Keynote and Award Ceremony Friday, April 26th Silver Guided Hike (Optional) Breakfast Breakout Session 4 Breakout Session 5 Lunch and Closing Keynote Partners in the Outdoors is on Attendify • Contributing • • • 1. Search “Attendify” in the App Store or Google Play Store • 2. Create a login and search “Partners in the Outdoors 2019” 3 • • • 4 Create a log-in to enjoy these features: View conference details and extended session descriptions Find out more about the presenters and speakers Pick and save the sessions you want to attend Access maps of the meeting facility as well as nearby areas Interact with other conference participants in our own social network Receive push notifications from CPW Rate and review your sessions Search for other attendees and send direct messages �Wednesday Schedule Event Time Location Hunting for Sustainability** (more information below) Registration and Booth Set-up Colorado Outdoor Partnership* Outdoor Recreation Office Advisory Council * Natural Leader Workshop** (more information below) Friends of State Parks Rendezvous* Byways Program Meeting: Taking SCORP to action Forever Colorado Social * By Invitation Only ** Registration Required 8:30 - 5:00 pm 9:30 - 6:00 pm 10:00 - 1:30 pm 12:00 - 3:00 pm 1:00 - 5:30 pm 2:00 - 5:00 pm 2:30 - 4:30 pm 6:00 - 8:00 pm Peaks 15 & 16 Colorado Ballroom Lobby Imperial Ballroom Imperial Ballroom Peaks 11 & 12 Peaks 9 & 10 Peaks 6, 7 & 8 Colorado Ballroom Forever Colorado Social Join us: Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm Colorado Ballroom Featuring music from High Plains Tradition Hunting for Sustainability Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is hosting a skill-building workshop for those interested in learning more about hunting. This program will introduce firearm safety, accessing public lands for hunting, ethical hunting, the history of conservation and the role of hunters and how to care for and butcher game animals. Peaks 15 & 16 **Registration Required, see Attendify app Locally sourced beef, wild game and beverages will give you a taste of Colorado’s bounty and kick off the conference with the social event that everyone will be talking about for the rest of the week! Photos by Mike DelliVeneri, CPW Natural Leaders Workshop Forever Colorado Sponsors As a part of the Partners in the Outdoors conference, we are striving for equity in various ways. One of those ways is by supporting the connection and growth of young leaders in the movement. We are inviting all young leaders (age 30 and under) to join an afternoon of professional development, peer-to-peer learning, and networking with other young leaders from across Colorado, strategizing on ways to learn and engage at the conference and beyond. Peaks 11 & 12 **Registration Required, see Attendify app 5 6 �Thursday Schedule Event Time Location Guided Hike (Optional) 7:00 - 7:45 am Meet in Hotel Lobby Breakfast 7:00 - 8:30 am Colorado Ballroom Kick-off SCORP Session (more information below) 8:45 - 10:00 am Colorado Ballroom Breakout Session 1 10:15 - 11:30 am See page 9 Lunch 11:30 - 1:00 pm Colorado Ballroom Welcoming Remarks: Dan Zimmerer, CPW Platinum Sponsor: Chris Castallian, GOCO Executive Director Opening Address: Dan Gibbs, DNR Executive Director Keynote Sponsor: US Forest Service, Tammy Whittington, Deputy Regional Forester Keynote Speaker: Dr. Carolyn Finney Breakout Session 2 1:15 - 2:30 pm See page 10 Breakout Session 3 2:45 - 4:00 pm See page 11 COTREX Session (more information below) 4:15 - 5:15 pm Peak 17 Social Hour 5:15 - 6:15 pm Colorado Ballroom Lobby Evening Dinner and Awards 6:15 - 8:15 pm See page 13 for details In an effort to ensure our conference is representative of the perspectives of all Coloradans, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is partnering with Great Outdoors Colorado and the Children and Nature Network’s Natural Leaders Program to bring a cohort of young professionals and students from diverse backgrounds to the conference. In addition, our Partnership Program and Careers and Workforce Development office has provided scholarships to members of the Next 100 Coalition and other organizations working to advance diversity, equity and inclusion across the state. Conference kick-off SCORP Session Colorado Ballroom The Colorado Outdoor Partnership will present the priorities of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans (SCORP) then lead a collaborative workshop to advance this plan into action. After months of collaborative work to identify priorities and develop strategies, this session will advance a conversation for what comes next. Participants will connect with other organizations working on similar priorities and be asked to identify next steps and opportunities to collaborate. We will wrap up the session by highlighting participant ideas on how to measure progress at the Partners in the Outdoors Conference in 2020. Jody Kennedy: CPW • Luis Benitez: VF Corporation Carlos Fernandez: The Nature Conservancy Allison Kincaid: Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Dan Gates: Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management COTREX Session CPW recently launched a new and improved version of COTREX. Now, from your computer or phone, you can access almost 40,000 miles of trails in the state across all jurisdictions and filter by activity, distance, difficulty, etc. Come learn about the new features of the COTREX app and all that it has to offer! 7 Dr. Carolyn Finney Carolyn Finney, PhD is a storyteller, author and a cultural geographer. The aim of her work is to develop greater cultural competency within environmental organizations and institutions, challenge media outlets on their representation of difference, and increase awareness of how privilege shapes who gets to speak to environmental issues and determine policy and action. Carolyn is grounded in both artistic and intellectual ways of knowing - she pursed an acting career for eleven years, but five years of backpacking trips through Africa and Asia, and living in Nepal changed the course of her life. Motivated by these experiences, Carolyn returned to school after a 15-year absence to complete a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. Along with public speaking, writing, consulting and teaching, she served on the U.S. National Parks Advisory Board for eight years which assists the National Park Service in engaging in relations of reciprocity with diverse communities. Her first book, Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors was released in 2014. Peak 17 8 �Breakout Session 1: Thursday 10:15 - 11:30 am Play on, Colorado! The Lottery & GOCO’s one-of-a-kind Partnership Provides a Steady Stream of Funding for Colorado’s Outdoors The Colorado Lottery has provided more than $3.2 billion to Colorado’s outdoor recreation, conservation, and wildlife. The primary beneficiary, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), has invested more than $1.2 billion of proceeds in 5,200 conservation and outdoor recreation projects across all 64 counties as it shapes Colorado’s outdoor future. Learn how the Lottery and GOCO work together to achieve something uniquely Colorado. Colin Waters: CO Lottery • Tom Seaver: CO Lottery • Jackie Miller: GOCO Partnering with Public Health to Enhance Access to the Outdoors for Everyone Providing everyone opportunities to reap nature’s many benefits requires eliminating barriers and improving access, especially for communities experiencing health inequities. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will present information and community-level health data illustrating connections between access to parks and health. Cate Townley: CDPHE • Devon Williford: CDPHE • Megan Snow: CDPHE • Ben White: CDPHE Location Peaks 6, 7 & 8 Peaks 9 & 10 Program Success and Beyond: The Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program The Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP) provides funding for conserving Colorado wildlife habitat across the State and is an important tool for accomplishing CPW’s mission to perpetuate our wildlife resources. The CWHP funds conservation easements, public access easements, and in rare circumstances, fee title acquisition. In this session, the Habitat Stamp Committee and CPW staff will provide an overview of the program, including conservation successes and information on the 2019 Request for Proposals. Looking to the future, presenters will discuss how to expand the greater reach of Habitat Stamp dollars to fund on-the-ground habitat conservation and other public access projects. Amanda Nims: CPW • Dan Prenzlow: CPW Peaks 11 & 12 Taking Care of Our Roots: The Culture of Indigenous and Community Stewardship Indigenous communities and urban communities of color have practiced stewardship for decades. Some of these practices look different from Colorado’s SCORP and Colorado’s Outdoor Principles regarding stewardship. What can we learn from these indigenous and community sources of knowledge? And how can we blend the two so that our beliefs and practices remain living, breathing, dynamic processes that grow with our ever changing communities and environment? Learn more through young leader narratives and facilitated group interaction. CJ Goulding: Children & Nature Network • Katalina Garcia: Natural Leaders Network Nizhooni Hurd: Natural Leaders Network • Nadia Cordoba: Natural Leaders Network Peak 14 Changing the Conversation: How Diversifying the Field can Save our Sporting Heritage We are at a crossroads in the history of American conservation and must develop new leaders. Diverse voices will strengthen the impact of all hunters and anglers on conservation by bringing people to the table in a way that has never been done before. We will set examples of ethical hunting and angling and break stereotypes that limit open dialogue. Come hear our amazing panelists talk about how they are taking control of the narrative and overcoming barriers. Marcia Brownlee: Artemis • Kara Armano: Artemis • Crystal Egli: CPW Robyn Smith: Canvas Camp • Heather Dugan: CPW Bikes and Burgers: Finding Common Ground between Livestock Producers and Outdoor Recreation Join us for a stimulating discussion and conversation about the challenges of bringing diverse groups together for stewardship of the land through multiple use including livestock production and outdoor recreation. Janie VanWinkle: CO Cattlemans Association • Rob Schoeber: Grand Junction Parks & Rec Scott Winans: COPMOBA • Chris Pipkin: BLM Help CPW Plan Your Next State Park With the passage of the Hunting, Fishing and Parks for Future Generations Act, CPW is pursuing 10 goals by 2025, one of which is to identify and begin planning Colorado’s next state park. Presenters will share draft, high-level criteria to evaluate new parks or expand existing parks and participants will have the opportunity to give feedback through facilitated discussions. Carrie Besnette Hauser: CPW Commission and CO Mountain College Margaret Taylor: CPW • Krista Heiner: CPW 9 Peaks 15 & 16 Peak 17 Imperial Ballroom Breakout Session 2: Thursday 1:15 - 2:30 pm You are a Natural Resource Career Influencer! Do you interact with youth and young adults in outdoor recreation, educational programs, stewardship opportunities or other outdoor endeavors? Join us to identify opportunities in your work that can help prepare the next generation of natural resource stewards. Explore resources and tools you can share with young adults to support their interest in natural resource and environmental careers. Katie Navin: CO Alliance for Environment Education • Angie Busby: Cal-Wood Education Center Scott Segerstrom: Colorado Youth Corps Association Connecting Transportation and Wildlife: Solutions for Ensuring the Safety of People and Wildlife The Colorado Wildlife and Transportation Alliance is a collaborative effort to improve human safety while integrating wildlife movement needs into Colorado’s transportation system. This includes measures that institutionalize wildlife considerations into transportation projects, and builds partnerships to protect wildlife movements across landscapes, with the goal of reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions while maintaining wildlife populations. This session will discuss wildlife and transportation issues throughout Colorado and identify how to get involved throughout the state. Dean Riggs: CPW • Tony Cady: CDOT • Brett Ackerman: CPW • Emily Orbanek: GOCO Jim Daus: Eagle Valley Land Trust • Ashley Nettles: US Forest Service • Adam Palmer: Eagle County Partnering to Provide Multiple-Use Recreation Areas while Meeting Needs and Minimizing Conflict Leading to Satisfied Visitors Public lands are limited and designated which confines recreation opportunity. This session will explore the assumption that there are more people that want to share than those who do not want to share. It’s important we evolve toward a culture of sharing and courtesy while providing sustainable design and managing expectations & information for everyone to truly benefit from outdoor recreation experiences. Drew Stoll: Great Outdoors Consultants • Bill Alspach: Trails Preservation Alliance Location Peaks 6, 7 & 8 Peaks 9 & 10 Peaks 11 & 12 So You Want to be an Ally? Allyship in Support of a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Space. Often, organizations don’t know where to start to make their organizations more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. This session will address challenges and opportunities in this space and leave participants with tangible next steps they can take to move towards more equitable practices in their organizations. It will both share and model good allyship practices and invite participants to discuss their own ideas. Parker McMullen Bushman: Butterfly Pavilion • Juan Pérez Sáez: The Wilderness Society Jim Ramey: The Wilderness Society • Kristina Opre Gray: Environmental Learning for Kids Tracy Coppola: National Parks Conservation Association Peak 14 Take a Walk, Bike or Boat on the Wild-side: How Wildlife Laws Affect Recreation Management As Colorado’s recreation economy grows and demand for access to the outdoors increases, land managers and user groups must consider how the federal and state laws that protect wildlife affect land and recreation management. This session will discuss how wildlife laws like the Endangered Species Act and land managers’ statutory missions inform recreational planning, access, and management. We will also place those laws in the context of the broader environmental-review processes. Bob Randall: Kaplin, Kirsch & Rockwell • Gary Tennenbaum: Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Lisa Reynolds: CO Department of Law • Nicholas DiMascio: Kaplin, Kirsch & Rockwell Peaks 15 & 16 Funding for Colorado’s Outdoor Future: What’s Next for Implementing the Funding Study? Long-term, stable funding is critical to the future of Colorado’s wildlife, outdoor recreation, and public lands. Last year, CPW commissioned a study to explore potential funding mechanisms and test them with the individuals and groups who spend time outdoors. Join the Colorado Outdoor Partnership (CO-OP) and the Meridian Institute to discuss next steps for ensuring long-term stable funding sources for outdoor recreation, conservation and wildlife in Colorado. Robyn Paulekas: Meridian • Dan Gibbs: CO DNR • Erik Glenn: CCALT • Chris Castilian: GOCO Peak 17 Be Seen! Strategic Storytelling Skill-Building Workshop Nature Narratives, the first Metro Denver Nature Alliance collaborative project, provides opportunities for partner organizations to elevate their work and the diverse ways we are promoting healthier people, communities, and natural places in metro Denver. Develop your strategic storytelling skills, craft your own nature narrative, & learn how to use accessible tools & software to get your messages out using video. Dana Coelho: Metro Denver Nature Alliance • Mara Gonzalez: The Creative Umbrella 10 Imperial Ballroom �Breakout Session 3: Thursday 2:45 - 4:00 pm Location Partnering with NFWF and NFF to Advance Community Goals Join the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and National Forest Foundation (NFF) to discuss conservation funding opportunities in Colorado. NFWF works to restore our nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and habitats. The NFF works to enhance outdoor experiences and forest health across our National Forests. We are interested connecting our passion to your needs – what are your current and future funding needs in Colorado? How can we work together to sustain Colorado’s outdoors in the future? Emily Olsen: NFF • Chris West: NFWF • Susan Alden Weingart: US Forest Service Peaks 6, 7 & 8 Shaping Colorado’s Stewardship Future Colorado’s outdoors are at a critical “tipping point,” requiring a significant shift in how we manage and sustain them. What we do next as Coloradans to address compounding challenges will shape the ability of residents and visitors to continue to enjoy our mountains, rivers, and forests for generations to come. This session will highlight current efforts to address the growing need for increased funding and capacity for stewardship volunteerism within the context of cultural, social, DEI and political realities. Anna Zawisza: Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado • Chris Yuan-Farrell: GOCO Carrie Besnette Hauser: CPW Commission, CO Mountain College President & CEO Crowding, Congestion and Experiences: the Importance of Visitor Research in Recreation and Tourism Management Across the Western U.S., parks and nature-based destinations are seeing an influx of visitor use. Site managers have looked towards social research to identify how best to handle this large volume of visitation. Understanding visitor behaviors, peak visitation strategies, and expectation management have become necessary tools to protect and provide access to visitors. New research methods from Yellowstone National Park, the Upper Colorado River, and the Breckenridge Tourism Office will be shared. Jake Jorgenson: RRC Associates • Bill Wishinski: Breckenridge Tourism Office Rob Buirgy: RRC Associates Peaks 9 & 10 Peaks 11 & 12 Whose Land is it Anyway? Underrepresented Stories form the State we All Love One of Next 100 Coalition’s goals is elevating untold or underrepresented stories of experiences on Colorado’s lands. Partners provides an excellent opportunity to highlight different stories from Colorado’s past and present to help expand attendees’ understanding of public lands engagement and draw out similar values among seemingly quite different individuals. Better understanding diverse past and present experiences on the lands we share can help inform conservation and access that is meaningful for all of us. Ernest House: Keystone Policy Center • Mallory Huggins: Next 100 Coalition Peak 14 Making Connections: The role of Technology and Outdoor Recreation This session will help to better understand how technology might be used to enhance sustainable access and opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. A growing area of consideration is modernizing outdoor recreation to address changing demographics, notably digital natives, and make technology-based tools as usable as possible. The presentation includes an overview of theory, teaching and learning, technology platforms, and implications for engagement in the outdoors. Lincoln Davie: Metro State University • Nick Lux: Montana State University Peaks 15 & 16 Balancing Outdoor Recreation: A Timely Conversation Recreation and conservation often compete for the same public land resources. Like it or not, projected population growth cannot help but increase competition. A daunting challenge is how to accommodate both future robust outdoor recreational opportunities and conservation. Panelists will begin exploring development of possible strategies. We must ensure we are not promoting one purpose at undue expense to the other. Matt Gray: Friends of CO State Parks • Bill Andee: CPW, Retired • Gary Moore: COMBA Bob Shettel: Backcounty Hunters & Anglers • Julie Mach: Colorado Mountain Club Keeping Your On-Site Signage FRESH, not Funky How old is your average sign in your park? How many of your signs are worn, damaged, or illegible? Don’t have the time, money, or resources to change them frequently (or at all)? Don’t fret! We’ll introduce you to cost-effective and efficient methods of displaying information that is eye-catching to your visitors while making your organization more relevant. Walk away with design guidelines and templates that will keep your information fresh for your visitors. Mary Ann Bonnell: Jefferson County Open Space 11 A 26-Year Partnership Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) invests more than $35 million of Colorado Lottery proceeds in Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) each year. GOCO’s investments support Colorado’s 41 state parks, watchable wildlife programs, volunteer and internship programs, and statewide programs that help build trails, reduce wildfire risk, and remove invasive species. GOCO funding also supports CPW in protecting and improving wildlife habitat that is home to hundreds of diverse species across Colorado. Here’s to 26 years of working together for conservation and recreation in Colorado! Peak 17 Pictured: John Martin Reservoir State Park. Photo by moxie82inc. Imperial Ballroom 12 �Award Banquet Event Time Location Mahting Putelis Social Hour 5:15 - 6:15 pm Colorado Ballroom Lobby Dinner 6:15 - 8:15 pm Colorado Ballroom Evening Address: Acting CPW Director Jeffrey M. Ver Steeg Keynote Sponsor: Wildlife Council, Andy Neinas, Chair Keynote Speaker: Mahting Putelis Partners of the Year Award Ceremony Jeffrey M. Ver Steeg Jeffrey Ver Steeg is the Acting Director and Assistant Director for Research, Policy and Planning. He was the Assistant Director for Wildlife Programs for the Colorado Division of Wildlife (and subsequently Colorado Parks and Wildlife) from 2003-2012. He joined the agency as the Terrestrial Section Manager in 2001. Prior to that, he served 12 years as the Chief of the Division of Wildlife Resources for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. He began his career in 1979 as a District Wildlife Manager for what was then known as the Illinois Department of Conservation. He has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Zoology (wildlife emphasis) from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Biology from Eastern Illinois University. Mahting Putelis is an adventurer, entrepreneur, and photographer who seeks to elevate the conservation conversation. After attending Prescott College, Mahting started off as a mountain guide and educator. He spent more time outdoors than in and developed a broad skill set for communicating with groups of people and managing the complexity of adventure travel. Drawing on his artistic side, he evolved into an adventure photographer, capturing moments of human movement in wild places. As an adult, he uncovered the hunter within and identified a need in the market for hunting apparel that speaks to the conservation ethic of many hunters. He co-founded Hunt to Eat, a lifestyle apparel brand, with the goal of each item being a conservation conversation starter. Mahting has found himself at a crossroads as his disparate communities intersect with shared values that support wild places, animals and clean air and water. Seeing the possible political power of a united Outdoor Recreation Economy he, along with fellow leaders, has built a coalition of willing do’ers, ready to unite in protecting that which we value most. It is known as The Wild Gathering. You Make This Possible 28 parks 56,000 acres preserved 45,200 volunteer hours in 2018 Every time you support Jefferson County businesses, you invest in public open space, parks, and healthy outdoor experiences through a dedicated half cent sales tax. www.jeffco.us/open-space 13 14 �Friday Schedule Event Time Location Guided Hike (Optional) 7:00 - 7:45 am Meet in Hotel Lobby Breakfast 7:00 - 8:30 am Colorado Ballroom Conservation Easement Session (more information below) 7:30 - 8:30 am Peaks 6, 7 & 8 Breakout Session 4 8:45- 10:00 am See page 17 Breakout Session 5 10:15 - 11:30 am See page 18 Lunch 11:30 - 1:15 pm Colorado Ballroom Keynote Sponsor: Colorado Lottery, Tom Seaver, Senior Director Keynote Speaker: Stacy Bare Closing Remarks: Dan Zimmerer Conservation Easement: A New Method for Valuation This session will be a round-table discussion about new methods for valuing conservation easements. The discussion will focus on the development of the Conservation Evaluation Review Tool (CERT) that Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) is building and the formula for alternative valuation using conservation values that CSU’s Ag and Resource Economics Department is developing. The discussion will also include updates on potential pilot projects with GOCO and other funding entities. *Invite only Stacy Bare Stacy is a veteran of the Iraq war and will share his compelling story on the healing powers of the outdoors and the related importance of balancing conservation and recreation. In addition to being a partner, father, climber, skier, and rafter, he co-founded the Great Outdoors Lab (GO Lab) in 2014 to put scientifically defensible data behind the idea of time outside as a key component of healthcare in partnership with Dr. Dacher Keltner at UC-Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. Stacy is a 2014 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year & the 2015 SHIFT Conservation Athlete of the Year. In 2017, he and two fellow veterans completed a first ski descent of Mt. Halgurd in Iraq as part of his Adventure Not War project. He also runs Bare, LLC, a boutique consulting firm helping organizations with leadership, strategic planning, and fund development. Get Closer To America’s Heart and Soul Over the past 36 years, the Colorado Lottery has given back $3.2 billion to Colorado parks, trails, recreation centers, and open spaces. Visit the map at PlayOnColorado.com. CPW - Partners in the Outdoor Ad (8x5).indd 1 15 3/5/2019 9:37:52 AM Thank you to the Bureau of Land Management for supporting the 2019 Partners in the Outdoors Conference. www.coloradobyways.org 16 �Breakout Session 4: Friday 8:45 - 10:00 am Envision Chaffee County: Recreation Balance Initiative Envision Recreation in Balance is a unique, community-driven program that will develop sustainable solutions to the urgent challenge of managing the rapid expansion of outdoor recreation in balance with watershed health and diverse stakeholder needs in Chaffee County. The program approach and resultant systems will be transferable to communities state-wide. Dominique Naccarato: Greater Arkansas River Nature Association • Cindy Williams: Chaffee County Ben Lara: US Forest Service Unexpected Partnerships and Innovative Initiatives: Engaging the Next Generation of Outdoor Leaders Colorado Mountain Club and Colorado School of Mines come together via The Wright Outdoor Industry Campus Innovation Challenge to address how we get more people from different backgrounds outside to both protect the environment and enhance the outdoor user experience, while also recognizing issues of overcrowding with a system that does not facilitate both growth and sustainability of getting outside. This non-traditional collegiate innovation challenge brings together entrepreneurial problem-solvers from a variety of backgrounds to address pressing challenges within the outdoor recreation industry. Chuck Sullivan: Something Independent & The Wright • Brittany Smith: Colorado Mountain Club Location Peaks 6, 7 & 8 Collaboration for Health: Lets Connect the Dots What does “outdoors” look like to you? Whether big or small, built or natural, connecting our outdoors to health has never been simpler. Parks, recreation and public health professionals are collaborating all over the state to connect the outdoors to diverse populations, to ensure access to active living, and to improve community health. Let’s work together to improve health and quality of life in CO. Come learn how, join the collaborating, connect the dots and become a partner. Location Peaks 6, 7 & 8 Jo Burns: Colorado Public Health/Parks & Recreation Collaborative Peaks 9 & 10 Want to Start a Latino Outdoor Education Program? If you want to improve or start a Latino Family Camp program, or simply want to learn about it, this presentation is for you. Since 2014, Cal-Wood has provided Latino family camps. Every year we lead 16 camps and 800 family members at our site, state parks and Rocky Mountains National Park. Come and learn how your organization can partner with us and start your own Latino Family Camp Program. Peaks 9 & 10 Rafael Salgado: Cal-Wood Education Center Higher Education Round-table: Career Pipelines, Equitable Opportunities and a Skilled Workforce Join higher education leaders in a conversation that explores how educational institutions can support the goals of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan by preparing a skilled and diverse workforce in all outdoor recreation pathways. Colorado Mountain College will lead this conversation along with representation from higher education across the state to engage stakeholders in discussing the preparation of the next generation of outdoor stewards. Rachel Pokrandt: CO Mountain College • John P Hayes: CSU • Natalie Ooi: CSU Kevin Alexander: Western Colorado University Peaks 11 & 12 Successful Collaborative Efforts In Outdoor Recreation and Sustainable Tourism Representatives from different entities will share their experiences in developing collaborative partnership structures, how they prioritize projects and efforts, methodology for developing and sharing stewardship principles for sustainable tourism, how they have developed funding mechanisms and the successes and challenges they have experienced. John Messner: Gunnison County Commissioner • Matt McCombs: Gunnison Ranger District Kristi Murphy: Bureau of Land Management-Gunnison • Keith Baker: Chaffee County Commissioner Randy Wheelock: Clear Creek County Commissioner Peak 14 Realizing the Potential of the Outdoor Recreation Community to Advance Conservation Through Citizen Science Citizen science is a powerful tool to improve knowledge about the impacts of recreation on natural resources and build support for conservation. We will demonstrate how citizen science can: 1) provide opportunities for recreational users to collect data to inform conservation, 2) build a network of informed users who understand and are committed to addressing the impacts of recreation, and 3) facilitate collaboration to ensure recreation access while conserving land, water and wildlife. Megan Mueller: Rocky Mountain Wild • Greg Newman: CSU • Robert Schorr: CSU Joe Neuhof: Colorado Canyons Association Peaks 15 & 16 Breaking Down Barriers ELK and NPS will showcase our partnership and how we work together to address barriers to access and opportunity in the outdoors. By sharing our successes and challenges and inviting participants to share their challenges and successes we can continue to break down the barriers that prevent Coloradans from receiving the benefits that the outdoors provide. Taylor Ruffin: Environmental Learning for Kids • Tegan Plock National Park Service Peak 17 Save all the Pieces: A New Paradigm for Landscape-Scale Conservation In the million-acre Roaring Fork Watershed, biodiversity is highly valued. A public private collaboration has begun the Roaring Fork Watershed Biodiversity and Connectivity Study. The Study will assess current habitat conditions, prioritize the best landscape-scale swaths of habitat and zones of connectivity to protect and restore, and develop an action plan. An engaged community will mobilize. Tom Cardamone: Watershed Biodiversity Initiative 17 Breakout Session 5: Friday 10:15 - 11:30 am Imperial Ballroom Social Marketing and De-marketing to Support Advocacy and Management Organizations This session will aid land managers and organizations looking to promote conservation, through behavior change, to apply the skills of de-marketing and social marketing. With examples from our industry, we will focus on doing and not just theory. Scott Borden: Western Colorado University Recreation Impact Monitoring: An Analytics Approach to Public Lands Management Recreation impacts public lands. We know anecdotally that natural resources, wildlife habitat and user experience degrade when too many people play outside. But how do we accurately measure the local impacts on our trails, campgrounds, 14ers, climbing crags, rivers and snowscapes? Learn how the Colorado Mountain Club is using an analytics approach and mobile app technology to answer this question and help land managers address the increased demand for recreation on public lands. Peaks 11 & 12 Peak 14 Julie Mach: Colorado Mountain College • Norm Reitter: CANA Making Change from Change: How Community Fundraising Can Add Up As people increasingly engage in outdoor activities, public lands play a growing role. Meanwhile, conservation and recreation budgets have not increased to accommodate this demand. By enlisting local businesses to participate in a ‘1% for Trails’ donation initiative, non-profit or service organizations can create the revenue needed to create change in their community. Turn non-consumptive user groups into regular donors; engaging locals, visitors, and everyone in between. Ashlee Sack: Fremont Adventure Recreation Reflecting your Community within your Organization Join us as we share our best practices for taking diversity talk to action through community partners. Hear how we are working toward ensuring the community we serve reflects the demographics of our surrounding community. Participants will engage in an exercise designed to incorporate learnings into your day-to-day plans. Michelle Seubert: Barr Lake State Park • Shereen Fink: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council of Brighton Creative Collaboration: Misfits Making a Difference How do trails, horses, school gardens, mountain bikes and trail work increase access, engage youth, build community, and inspire the next generation of land stewards? These diverse coalition partners share strategies for working together to create equitable and sustainable growth between like minded organizations serving Colorado in the outdoors. These unlikely partnerships make for interesting programming, profitable jobs and comprehensive introduction to land stewardship ethics for youth. Successful collaboration begins with willing participants. Ami McAlpin: Montezuma Inspire Coalition • Travis Custer: Montezuma Land Conservancy Lynne Howarth: Medicine Horse Center • Laura Hughes-Brown: Montezuma School to Farm Project Teresa DiTore: Southwest Conservation Corps 18 Peaks 15 & 16 Peak 17 Imperial Ballroom �Planning Committee Colorado Outdoor Partnership Interested in becoming part of this team next year? Email Dan Zimmerer at daniel.zimmerer@state.co.us Susan Alden Weingardt Join the Colorado Outdoor Partnership and adopt Colorado’s Outdoor Principles. US Forest Service Lenore Bates Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways, CDOT Colorado’s Outdoor Principles Mary Ann Bonnell Jefferson Country Open Space These principles help Shape How we Invest For Tomorrow (SHIFT). They are based on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and represent an effort to further refine an outdoor ethic that promotes both recreational enjoyment and thoughtful conservation of Colorado’s special places. Scott Braden Conservation Colorado Meredith Burke Garfield County Outdoors, Natural Leaders Network Dan Gates Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management Katalina Garcia 1. Public Lands - Outdoor recreation and conservation require that a diversity of lands and waters be publicly owned, available for public access, and cared for properly. More detailed information can be found at: copartnership.org/colorado-outdoor-principles Colorado State Youth Council and Natural Leaders Network Erik Glenn Colorado Cattleman’s Agricultural Land Trust 2. Private Lands - Within Colorado’s diversity of land and waters, private land plays a critical role in preserving the ecological integrity of a functional landscape that is necessary for robust and meaningful outdoor recreational experiences. We invite you to sign on to adopt the Colorado Outdoor Principles, which can be found on the CO-OP web page. Jessica Godinez US Forest Service and Hispanic Access Foundation 3. Working Together - Both recreation and conservation are needed to sustain Colorado’s quality of life. Both are beneficial to local economic well-being, for personal health, and for sustaining Colorado’s natural resources. CJ Goulding Children and Nature Network Matt Gray AD Rocky Mountain Innovation Lab and Friends of CO State Parks David Leinweber Anglers Covey and Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance V O C AT Working Together Erika Meyer Great Outdoors Colorado Science Based Decisions Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Len Necefer Natives Outdoors Public & Private Lands Emily Orbanek 4. Minimize Impact - All recreation has impact. Coloradans have an obligation to minimize these impacts across the places they recreate and the larger landscape through ethical outdoor behavior. Management & Education Minimizing Impact Katie Navin E 5. Management and Education - Proactive management solutions, combined with public education, are necessary to care for land, water and wildlife, and to provide the protections needed to maintain quality recreation opportunities. Funding for the Future Great Outdoors Colorado 6. Science-based Decisions - Physical, biological and social science must inform the management of outdoor recreation. Ashley Perillo Colorado Parks and Recreation Association COLORADO’S Jack Placchi OUTDOOR PRINCIPLES Bureau of Land Management 7. Stable Funding - Stable, long-term, and diverse funding sources are essential to protect the environment and support outdoor recreation. Dean Titterington Pheasants Forever CPW Staff: Jennifer Anderson, Jeff Thompson, Howard Horton, Carley Engfer and Dan Zimmerer 19 20 �Partners Grants The Partners in the Outdoors Conference is a platform for networking and collaboration to advance and balance outdoor recreation and conservation in Colorado.​To support this goal, Colorado Parks and Wildlife provides grant funds to assist partner efforts that advance the priority areas identified in our Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). All organizations in attendance are eligible to apply for the 2019 grant. Applications are accepted until May 3,​ 2019. Applications should be submitted for funding requests between $1000 and $5000. Liquid assets ​Projects should address priority areas identified in the 2019 SCORP: • Sustainable access and opportunity to enjoy the outdoors • Stewardship of natural, cultural and recreational resources • Conservation of lands, waters and wildlife • Funding the future to sustain Colorado’s outdoors Grant application is available at ​tinyurl.com/2019-Partners-Grant Applications are due May 3rd, 2019 LEAVE NO TRACE © DUSTIN DOSKOCIL/CPW Eligibility Requirements: • Grants can not be received more than 3 years in a row • Must be a collaborative effort that includes multiple partner organizations • Have matching funds (in-kind and/or dollar for dollar) • Must utilize and document via photos We help to conserve more than 9,000 miles of rivers, 2,000 natural lakes and hundreds of crystal-clear streams. cpw.state.co.us CARE FOR COLORADO PRINCIPLES WITH A LITTLE PREPARATION, A SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE AND A SOFT SPOT FOR NATURE, YOU’LL BE ON THE TRAIL TO EXPLORING COLORADO LIKE A LOCAL. ■ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Do your research to know what you’ll need. Take a reusable water bottle everywhere ■ BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE: Keep campfires small, and put them out until you can handle the embers. ■ STICK TO TRAILS: Help natural areas stay natural by staying on the path. ■ KEEP WILDLIFE WILD: No feeding, approaching or touching, no matter how cute they are. ■ LEAVE IT AS YOU FIND IT: Take home the beauty in a photo and not in your backpack. ■ SHARE OUR TRAILS & PARKS: Yield to the uphill bikers and hikers; silence your cell phone and search for the trail less traveled. ■ TRASH THE TRASH: If you pack it in, pack it out — even food scraps. If you come across trash, pick it up. Fly fishing on the Blue River © Lauryn Wachs/TNC nature.org/colorado 21 The Nature Conservancy is proud to sponsor the 2019 Partners in the Outdoors conference www.ducks.org 22 �BEAVER RUN RESORT Network Name: Beaver Run Meeting WIFI Password: Partners2019 Conference Center SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday Forever Colorado Social 6:00 - 8:00pm Colorado Ballroom Guided Hike (Optional) Breakfast Conference Kick-Off SCORP Session Breakout Session 1 Lunch and Opening Keynote Breakout Session 2 Breakout Session 3 COTREX Special Session Social Hour Dinner, Keynote and Award Ceremony 7:00 - 7:45 am 7:00 - 8:30 am 8:45 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:30 am 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 1:15 - 2:30 pm 2:45 - 4:00 pm 4:15 - 5:15 pm 5:15 - 6:15 pm 6:15 - 8:15 pm Meet in Hotel Lobby Colorado Ballroom Colorado Ballroom See Page 9 Colorado Ballroom See Page 10 See Page 11 Peak 17 Colorado Ballroom Lobby Colorado Ballroom Guided Hike (Optional) Breakfast Breakout Session 4 Breakout Session 5 Lunch and Closing Keynote 7:00 - 7:45 am 7:00 - 8:30 am 8:45 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:30 am 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Meet in Hotel Lobby Colorado Ballroom See Page 17 See Page 18 Colorado Ballroom Thursday Friday � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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