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Maine State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
What is SCORP?
A National Park Service-approved Maine State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) qualifies 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 report 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 input. The plan's Implementation Program suggests broad priorities for expenditure of LWCF dollars in Maine. It serves as source material assisting those looking to better understand outdoor recreation needs in Maine and how to align projects with those needs. The plan is a guiding reference for outdoor recreation priorities across Maine, including consideration of resources ranging from playgrounds and athletic fields to boat launches, parks, and backcountry trails.
Download the Plan
Full Plan including Appendices (PDF 7MB)
Public Input Requested: Maine 2025–2030 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
Thank you for taking the time to review the draft Maine Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Your feedback is an important part of ensuring the plan reflects the needs, priorities, and values of Maine residents, communities, and stakeholders.
We invite you to provide comments, suggestions, and recommendations on any part of the document using the feedback form linked below.
How to Provide Effective Feedback
To help us efficiently review and incorporate your input, please include the following in your response:
- Page number(s) where your comment applies
- Section title(s) or heading(s)
- A clear description of your comment, concern, or suggested revision
- (Optional) Supporting rationale, data, examples, or links to relevant resources
Types of Feedback We Are Seeking
Feedback can range from general impressions to specific edits, including:
- Identifying gaps or missing topics
- Suggesting clarifications or improvements to language
- Recommending additional data, trends, or examples
- Highlighting inconsistencies, inaccuracies, or errors
Important Notes
- Some sections of the draft plan are still in progress and will be completed during the review period.
- The final document will be sent to a graphic designer; therefore, feedback on formatting, layout, or visual design is not needed at this time. Data will be presented in graphs and charts during that phase.
Submission Deadline
Please submit your comments by April 30, 2026.
All feedback received will be carefully considered as we finalize the SCORP.
Thank You
We appreciate your time, expertise, and commitment to shaping the future of outdoor recreation in Maine.Questions about Maine’s SCORP should be sent to:
Nicole Lazure
Outdoor Recreation Planner
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
22 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0022
(207) 287-4920