Resources

The National Park Service offers a range of publications, case studies, tool kits, and annual reports to help partners and communities best achieve their conservation and outdoor recreation project goals. The publications available have been written by our NPS staff or developed in collaboration with national and local partners. Browse all of these resources HERE.

RTCA Community Toolboxes

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  Volunteers

  A great method for engaging the local community is building a strong volunteer base.

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  Collecting Information

  This chapter of the RTCA Community Toolbox focuses on collecting information.

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  Decision Making

  This chapter of the RTCA Community Toolbox focuses on decision making.

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  Events

  This chapter of the RTCA Community Toolbox focuses on events.

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  Facilitation

  This chapter of the RTCA Community Toolbox focuses on facilitation.

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  Gatherings

  This chapter of the RTCA Community Toolbox focuses on gatherings such as workshops and open space.

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  Organization

  This chapter of the RTCA Community Toolbox focuses on organization including such topics as workplans, volunteers and partnerships.

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  Outreach

  This chapter of the RTCA Community Toolbox focuses on outreach such as mailings and press conferences.

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  Visual Communication

  This chapter of the RTCA Community Toolbox focuses on visual communication such as displays and videos.

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  Written Communication

  This chapter of the RTCA Community Toolbox focuses on written communication such as fliers and newsletters.

General Resources

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  Community Assistance Programs Directory

  Directory of National Park Service community assistance programs.

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  Improving Public Health

  8 common measures to improving public heath through public parks and trails.

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  Parks, Trails, and Health

  A tool for planners, parks & recreation professionals, and health practitioners.

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  The Pride Guide

  An interactive workbook for exploring lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) history and places

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  Trail Planning Workshop Toolkit

  National Park Service Trail Planning Workshop Toolkit

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  River Access Planning Guide

  River Access Planning Guide: A Decision-Making Framework for Enhancing River Access

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  Latinx Organizations and Communities

  Collaborating with Latinx Organizations and Communities