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.

Public Input

The knowledge and input of a variety of Maine groups and citizens has enhanced the 2009-2014 Maine SCORP. All who participated in and commented on the 2009-2014 SCORP are greatly appreciated. A summary of the public input process is available for download.

What's Next?

The final plan will be submitted to the National Park Sevice for full review (a preliminary review has already taken place). Once formally approved, the new, 2009-2014 Maine SCORP will serve as the guiding document for Land and Water Conservation Fund stateside projects in Maine.

NEWLY AVAILABLE: 2009-2014 ME SCORP REPORT!

Cover & Table of Contents Download (PDF) 716 KB
Executive Summary Download (PDF) 602 KB
Introduction Download (PDF) 450 KB
Ch. I -Developments 2003-2009 Download (PDF) 2.0 MB
Ch II -Issues and Trend Affecting Download (PDF) 2.3 MB
Outdoor Recreation in Maine
Ch. III -Outdoor Recreation Demand in Maine Download (PDF) 6.1 MB
Ch. IV -Outdoor Recreation Supply in Maine Download (PDF) 3.1 MB
Ch. V -Implementation Strategies Download (PDF) 1.3 MB
Ch. VI -Wetland Component Download (PDF) 896 KB
Appendices Download (PDF) 1.2 MB