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.

Download the 2009-2014 Maine 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

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.

MEETING MINUTES & NOTES:

"Preserving, Developing, and Enhancing Recreational Connections Across Large Landscapes" , June 8th, 2009.

-Focus group outcomes (MS Word)

"Connecting Natural Areas, Corridors, and Communities" focus group, April 17th, 2009

-Focus group outcomes (MS Word)

"Connecting People and Outdoor Recreation Opportunities" focus group, March 26th, 2009

- Focus group outcomes (MS Word)

Steering Committee meeting, April 1st. 1:00 PM, Harlow Building, ME Dept. of Conservation, Augusta

-Agenda (MS Word)

Steering Committee Meeting February 12th, 2009

-Agenda (MS Word)

-Minutes (MS Word)