National Park Service

Cause Area

  • Board Development
  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Environment
  • Sports & Recreation

Location

100 Alabama Street SW1924 BLDGAtlanta, GA 30303 United States
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Mission Statement

The National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program extends and expands the benefits of the National Park Service to communities throughout the nation. The National Park Service RTCA program supports community-led natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the nation. Our national network of conservation and recreation planning professionals partners with community groups, nonprofits, tribes, and state and local governments to design trails and parks, conserve and improve access to rivers, protect special places, and create recreation opportunities.

Description

When a community asks for assistance with a project through our application/grant process the National Park Service staff provide free, on-location facilitation and planning expertise. We draw from project experiences across the country and adapt best practices to a community's specific needs.

Our staff help:

  • Define project vision and goals
  • Inventory and map community resources
  • Identify and analyze key issues and opportunities
  • Engage collaborative partners and stakeholders
  • Design community outreach and participation strategies
  • Develop concept plans for trails, parks, and natural areas
  • Set priorities and build consensus
  • Identify funding sources
  • Develop a sustainable organizational framework to support the project

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