National Association of State Park Directors
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Budget and Revenue Generations
This previously recorded one-hour webinar will introduce different revenue-generating strategies agencies may use for long term financial planning.
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Data and Decision Making
This previously recorded one-hour webinar will introduce participants to best practices in identifying data sources, creating data, and using data for management decision-making.
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Igniting Innovation Part 1
Innovation, return on investment, sustainability, revenue potential… these are buzzwords used often in business and boardrooms, and with so many parks and recreation agencies operating independent of taxpayer support, thinking like a business is an asset – and often the best solutions will come from your front-line staff and fans.
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Public and Private Partnerships
This webinar will cover public and private partnerships. As visitation rises at state parks and the visitors needs and expectations also increases, finding a way to remain relevant to today’s visitor becomes costly. Public and private partnerships may be an option worth looking into.
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Research and Surveys
This previously recorded, one-hour webinar includes a discussion about research and surveys as they are relevant to the future success of state parks across the United States.
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Urban Connections and the Role of State Parks (Recorded)
This previously recorded one-hour webinar examines the efforts of Michigan State Parks and Maryland Conservation Job Corps to program, manage, and integrate better the outdoor experience into urban residents’ lives.
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Volunteerism
From shore to shore, Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas provide both great recreation opportunities and high quality habitat for rare species. Our state park system is home to many unique ecosystems, such as forested coastal dunes, native tallgrass prairies and rare prairie fens that are home to rare birds, insects, turtles and other animals.
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