The Maine State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) process and ultimately the final approved plan qualify Maine to receive federal Land and Water Conservation Funds. Additionally, the Maine SCORP satisfies state legislative requirements and helps guide Bureau decision making.

Maine’s SCORP identifies the demand for and supply of outdoor recreation areas and facilities based on available information, and discusses outdoor recreation issues of statewide importance based on public and focus group comment. The plan’s Implementation Program suggests broad priorities for expenditure of LWCF dollars in Maine.

Your Participation Matters!
Your knowledge and input can enhance statewide recreation planning. As a participant in the 2009-2014 SCORP process, you can add your voice to make sure that the entire spectrum of Maine residents and visitors are considered as this guiding document is crafted.

Share your perspective by posting comments to content on the Maine SCORP Blog site, attending public listening sessions to be scheduled for the summer of 2009, or by providing written comments.

For more information, CHECK THE MAINE SCORP BLOG.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

The third focus group, "Preserving, Developing, and Enhancing Recreational Connections Across Large Landscapes" will be held June 8th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Penquis Higher Learning Center in Dover-Foxcroft. This focus group, made up of stakeholders from diverse interests, is open to public observation. SEE THE AGENDA.
Also: check back in for information on summer 2009 public listening sessions to be held around the state.

Steering Committee Members:

Will Harris (Chairperson)

-Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

John J. Daigle

-UMaine Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Program

Scott Delvecchio

-Maine State Planning Office

Doug Beck

-Maine Recreation and Park Association

Regis Tremblay

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Dan Stewart