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OR.PAC DRAFT Issues <br /> 1 V12/92 Meeting <br /> Page 4 <br /> G. Showing the Beneficial Social and Economic Impacts of <br /> Recreation <br /> There is a need to more effectively demonstrate the positive economic and <br /> social impacts of outdoor recreation. Outdoor recreation tourism benefits <br /> many loca economies in Minnesota; many social and health benefits stem <br /> from outdoor recreational activities as well. <br /> H. Inadequate Funding <br /> There is insufficient funding to finance recreation-related facilities and areas <br /> in the state. Political considerations complicate this issue--certain projects <br /> are funded for political consideration regardless of whether those projects <br /> trulv reflect the state's recreation priorities. As a result, there are fewer <br /> funds for other priority recreation projects. <br /> I. Program Review & Analysis <br /> There is a need to review and analyze why some recreation programs are <br /> effective (e.g., snowmobile grant-in-aid system) so that the strengths of these <br /> programs can be used in other recreational programs. We ought to find the <br /> best outdoor recreation practices and use them across the outdoor recreation <br /> spectrum. <br /> J. Liability and Litigation <br /> Provider liability has been an ongoing outdoor recreation concern. Liability <br /> and litigation concerns have impeded facility development, caused other <br /> facilities to close, and has diverted dollars from recreational activities to legal <br /> battles. An outdoor recreation risk management program needs to be <br /> developed to address these liability and litigation concerns. <br /> K. Emerging Outdoor Recreation Issues <br /> As Minnesota's population changes, there are new recreation activities being <br /> developed and new types of associated issues which must be addressed. For <br /> example, many adults do not have a normal daily work schedule; as a <br /> consequence, there is a need to provide recreational opportunities during <br /> non-traditional hours. There are new or rapidly growing recreational <br /> activities which create a need for facilities including in-line skating,jet skies, <br /> and soccer to name a few. Recreation providers must address the needs of <br /> these new recreators while balancing the needs for existing recreational <br /> activities. <br /> aorpa1113 <br />