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2017-18 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Letter..........................................................................................4 CPRA Updates........................................................................................... 6-7 CPRA Membership Renewal.......................................................................6 Social Link......................................................................................................7 Colorado Journey Miniature Golf........................................................... 8-9 Lakewood Recreation Counselor in Training Camp...............................10

PRESIDENT Jayna Lang City of Lakewood 303-987-5419 jaylan@lakewood.org

CARA Amber Garrett Highlands Ranch Metro District 720-240-5934 agarrett@highlandsranch.org

PRESIDENT-ELECT Becky Richmond City of Golden Parks and Recreation 303-384-8122 brichmond@cityofgolden.net

DIRECTORS Kit Newland City of Lakewood 303-987-7822 kitnew@lakewood.org

VICE PRESIDENT Karen O’Donnell Commerce City Parks, Recreation & Golf 303-289-3751 kodonnell@c3gov.com AT-LARGE Skyler Beck City of Boulder Parks & Recreation 303-413-7219 becks@bouldercolorado.gov SECRETARY/TREASURER Betsy Sweet Denver Parks & Rec 970-333-9013 betsy.sweet@denvergov.org AAPS Shelly Pinkernell City of Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation 303-205-7513 spinkernell@ci.wheatridge.co.us AQUATICS Ethan Z. Venn Commerce City Parks, Recreation & Golf 303-289-8109 zvenn@c3gov.com

Fort Collins Smoke-Free Parks & Trails Policy......................................... 12 USA Football/NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Program...................................14-15 Effective Teams…Appreciating Genertional Differences................16-17 The Seven Principles (SHIFT)....................................................................18

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FACILITY MANAGERS Justin Perdue City of Loveland 970-962-2503 justin.perdue@cityofloveland.org

CPRA Career Center...................................................................................20

FITNESS Tehra Porterfield City of Northglenn 303-450-8947 tporterfield@northglenn.org

Ireland Stapleton........................................................................................ 19

PARKS Micheal McDonnell City of Arvada 720-898-7419 mmcdonnell@arvada.org PLAaY Kailey Bucher Ken-Caryl Ranch Metro District kaileyb@kcranch.org TRSC Melissa Root Denver Parks & Recreation 303-432-5359 melissa.root@denvergov.org WESTERN SLOPE & SMALL COMMUNITIES Matt Koch Town of Avon 970-748-4057 mkoch@avon.org

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2017 SAVE THE DATES! Partners in the Outdoors Conference, May 10-12; Breckenridge PLAaY School Age Spring Conference May 20; Lakewood Customer Service Training for Frontline Staff & Management May 24; Denver 2017 Annual Conference: “The Challenge of Change” October 4-6; Keystone

CPRA STAFF Allison Kincaid, Executive Director allisonk@cpra-web.org P.O. Box 1037 • Wheat Ridge, CO 80034 (p) 303-231-0943 (f) 303-237-9750 www.cpra-web.org, cpra@cpra-web.org CPRA VISION - The Colorado Parks and Recreation Association is a dynamic, proactive organization that creates healthy residents and livable communities by promoting excellence in parks and recreation.

Ashley Perillo, Professional Development Program Manager ashleyp@cpra-web.org Natalie Flowers, Professional Development Coordinator natalief@cpra-web.org Amanda Drinkard, Communications & Office Assistant amandad@cpra-web.org

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER By Jayna Lang, CPRA Board President, CPRA Board, and CPRA Staff

It continues to be busy and productive times for CPRA and agencies throughout the state! Each and every day new facilities, playgrounds, trails and programs are being introduced, creating new amenities and experiences for those who live in and visit Colorado. As we approach the summer season, I’d ask you to think about what recreation means to you. If you are anything like me, a significant amount of the time you recreate, is spent and enjoyed outdoors! I enjoy biking, running, swimming, hiking, fishing and more. So, as Colorado continues to be a top outdoor recreation destination, what will we do to ensure what makes Colorado

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great, stays great? How can we work together to conserve the land, water and resources that make it amazing? The Executive Board has recently decided to support a new initiative introduced by Colorado Parks and Wildlife called the SHIFT Principles. These principles support land and water conservation and have started a legislative discussion among several state agencies regarding long-term resource management and the funding surrounding it. Moving forward, it will be vital to continue exploring partnerships that can aid in the overall sustainability of the parks and recreation industry as well as the states natural beauty. Staff has also been hard at work coordinating several professional development events such as the Parks Workshop and Trade Show, Fitness in the Rockies, a Lunch and Learn session with Directors, the PLAaY Summer Camp Vendor Tradeshow and the TRSC Evidence-Based Practice session to name a few. We are fortunate to have section leadership that continues to be committed to working with staff to provide relevant professional development for CPRA members. As a result of the membership fee increase, members will enjoy value added benefits that include scholarships, Social Link (a social media platform helping members to connect) and sustained access to the enhanced Career Center. The Board and staff continue to achieve operational action items that are focused on relevant service delivery, engaging today’s member and financial sustainability. We are dedicated to exploring new ways to meet the evolving needs of the membership and are excited to share that CPRA is more financially stable than it has ever been. We recently hired a consultant to help create a strategic plan for the Association as we begin to embark on a new chapter of possibilities. The goal will be to continue adding value to your membership while focusing efforts on issues that impact us all, land and water conversation, public health, long-term resource management and partnerships that mobilize efforts towards the greater good. Thanks for all you do to make Colorado an amazing place to call home! We hope you are able to enjoy the great Colorado outdoors this summer.

Jayna Lang, CPRA Board, and CPRA Staff

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CRPA UPDATES Certified Public Managers Program CPRA has recently partnered with the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver. Skills in public management and knowledge about other facets of government are important for professionals wishing to grow their careers within government and the public sector. The School of Public Affairs hosts Colorado’s only Certified Public Manager (CPM) program, a national certification for public sector professionals. Through this partnership, CPRA members have access to the CPM Certification Program at a discounted rate! Visit the Certified Public Manager Program page on the CPRA website for more information. Upcoming CPM courses: Fostering & Managing Organizational Innovation July 14-15, 2017

Have you renewed your 2017 CPRA Membership? All memberships expired February 28th and have a 60 day grace period ending April 28th. Renew today to continue receiving the following benefits: • Discounts to CPRA Professional Development Opportunities • Participation in Section Meetings and Events

Management Fundamentals and Emerging Trends September 8-9, 2017

• Participation in CARA Sports Activities

Leadership in Organizations November 17-18, 2017

• Discounted Career Center Postings

• Discount to CPRA Annual Conference • Access to Social Link Platform • And More!

2017 Annual Conference: “The Challenge of Change” Join us for the 2017 Annual Conference in beautiful Keystone, Colorado October 4-6. Be among the hundreds of park and recreation professionals who come together to learn, grow and become inspired! Attendee registration fees increase June 1st. Register now and SAVE $30!

Calling All Industry Partners! The Annual Conference Exhibit Hall puts attendees in contact with vendors that offer practical tools and solutions for a board range of professional challenges. It’s the perfect place to establish new partnerships/leads and reconnect with existing customers! Exhibitor registration is now open. Our exhibit hall has sold out the last 6 years – don’t wait to register!

Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course and Exam The Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI) certification program provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date training on playground safety issues including hazard identification, equipment specifications, surfacing requirements and risk management methods. The next course and exam will be held August 7-9 at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Visit the Event Calendar on the CPRA website for registration information.

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You can renew online at cpra-web.org or contact the CPRA office for assistance. Thank you for your continued support of CPRA!

Have you checked out Social Link yet? You may have noticed some changes if you have recently logged into your CPRA membership. We are happy to announce our new online member interaction platform, Social Link. It is similar to Facebook and the more connections you make, the more posts you can see on your main feed. Social Link is also equipped with group feeds that correspond to each section. See the images at right to get started today!

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Colorado Journey Miniature Golf is Educating and Inspiring. By Matt Pilger, MBA CPRP, Facility Supervisor, South Suburban Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation agencies provide diverse opportunities to appeal to broad markets, including some which have not been traditionally associate with Parks & Recreation. There may not be a better example of an activity that appeals to such populations while delivering ample profit margins and quick return on investment than the inconspicuous game of miniature golf. Further, the potential benefits from adding a miniature golf facility don’t stop at the financial returns. Residents of Colorado have the privilege of residing in a state that is home to many national treasures such as Mesa Verde, Garden of the Gods, and countless historic gold-mining sites. Year round, out-of-state visitors and residents travel throughout the state to experience but a handful of these wonders. A road trip to visit only a handful of the state’s greatest attractions requires extended vacations or multiple overnight excursions. Due to increased travel and lodging expenses, along with no guarantees of cellular service or Wi-Fi in the Rocky Mountains, such a trip may simply not be realistic for the modern family. The opportunity to have a Colorado experience over lunch, in the afternoon, or after work, in only a couple hours makes Colorado Journey Miniature Golf a draw for locals and tourists alike. In comparison with a traditional miniature golf course, which may include windmills, volcanoes, or a collection of mismatched imaginative themes, Colorado Journey provides an authentic experience that is more representative of historical fact than a fantasy adventure. Including a train with authentic audio recordings from Colorado’s narrow-gauge railroads,

a mineshaft patterned after those in historic Cripple Creek, and floral landscaping native to the region, there is no shortage of educational opportunities in the facility. In a world full of distractions, both social and electronic, the opportunity to provide an outdoor experience that creates intrigue with a desire to learn cannot be understated. Numerous guests visit Colorado Journey for family-time, date night, or as a corporate team-building exercise, but many leave with the desire to see more of Colorado’s wonders and do more to ensure that each of them remain for years to come.

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There can never be enough advocates to help preserve Colorado’s historic sites, the natural landscape, and beautiful environment. Although the mission of miniature golf isn’t to develop the next great environmental advocate or historic preservationist, creating a passion for our state is a byproduct of spontaneous outdoor fun, with lasting positive effects for our state. Time is a limited resource and a precious one at that. So when it comes to free time, a second shouldn’t be put to waste. At Colorado Journey Miniature Golf, every minute is a moment to enjoy. Visitors to the facility keep their bodies

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moving, expand their minds, get in touch with nature, and savor the company of family and friends. With consistent hours and drop-in admissions, one can engage regularly or play a round of mini golf whenever the mood strikes. Rooted in this vision for a healthy and happy community, Colorado Journey provides a legacy of treasure for all who experience that hole-in-one or triple bogey. An organization doesn’t have to operate a miniature golf course to find success, but as an untapped resource to engage with the larger community, it certainly doesn’t hurt. One simply needs to go find the opportunities to educate, create memories, inspire, and build relationships in a nontraditional form. When developing operation guidelines and programming special events, ensure that scheduling is aimed at the target audience’s expectations. And most importantly, be willing to provide a place for community members to have both a little adventure and an educational experience.

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Lakewood Recreation Counselor in Training Camp By Jayna Lang, CPRP, Recreation Program Supervisor for the Lakewood Recreation Division Often times, teens ages 12 – 15 fall through summer programming cracks. They are usually too old for traditional summer camps and too young to start working their first part time summer job. However, this age range offers a perfect time to transition teens from ‘camper’ to ‘staff.’ Recognizing the need to create opportunities for youth to grow and become working members of the community, the City of Lakewood Recreation Division created a Counselor in Training (C.I.T) program. This program engages youth ages 12-15 and provides the opportunity to have a fun summer camp experience while learning to be an active and productive member of the community, learning the skills to enter the workforce as a capable leader in the community.

chance to experience the hiring process in a ‘test’ environment by going through a mock interview process. After training, C.I.T.’s assist youth summer camp staff for three to eight weeks by leading games, assisting with campers, and managing camper groups. This invaluable, hands-on experience allows C.I.T.’s to learn in a real-life and supportive environment. It also provides an opportunity for the City of Lakewood to prepare the young individuals for City job opportunities once they are of age. C.I.T.’s can list this experience on future job applications, resumes or apply hours towards school volunteer requirements. A summer of working with youth participants and summer camp staff at various sports and recreation summer camps ensures

The C.I.T. program, guided by the City of Lakewood’s Community Resources Operational Keys of Integrity, Communication & Connection, Leadership, Adaptability, and Diversity, starts with a two week training course that is designed to develop leadership skills and build confidence. Teens interact with staff to learn a variety of skills that will support them as they grow into leaders in the workplace, school, and the community. Training topics include but are not limited to safety, workplace policies, group management skills, conflict resolution, team work, character development and many other important tools for working in a team setting and being a positive role model. In addition, teens are given the 10 Colorado Parks and Recreation • www.cpra-web.org

each CIT gains valuable work knowledge and leadership skills while still having a quality City of Lakewood camp experience walking away with great memories and new friends. Not only did the City of Lakewood offer this camp as a new program in 2016, we had to add staff to meet the demand. We had originally planned for about 10 kids and ended up having 29 participate. We anticipate that number will increase in 2017. This successful camp was made possible due to the outstanding efforts of a few key Youth staff. Tim Townsend, Lakewood Youth Coordinator brought the idea to the table while Marissa Mallory coordinated the camp and Wes Jones made the magic happen on-site!

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Fort Collins Smoke-Free Parks & Trails Policy By Jan Moraczewski, Health Educator, Larimer County Department of Health and Environment

What are your parks’ outdoor smoking policies? In 2005, the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act created smoke-free policies for indoor areas of workplaces, restaurants and public buildings. As the science on outdoor tobacco smoke evolved, 18 cities or counties in Colorado, including Fort Collins, designated their parks, trails, and playgrounds to be smoke-free. WHY a Smoke-free Policy? Fort Collins (FC) trails have long been identified by residents as one of the highest priority amenities provided by the City. Resource stewardship, built environment, health and wellness promotion, and sustainable access to nature are included in FC strategic planning priorities. When the City evaluated its smoking ordinance in 2013, smoke-free parks and trails seemed like an ideal fit.

Children model adult behaviors. Children who see adults smoking in family-friendly places like parks often think smoking is acceptable. The more smoke-free environments a community provides, the fewer opportunities for youth to start smoking. Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids estimates that 91,000 kids now under 18 in Colorado will ultimately die prematurely from smoking.

Secondhand smoke and cigarette litter are harmful. Youth and adults participating in or watching recreational activities can be impacted by secondhand smoke (SHS). SHS near children, pregnant women, and those with chronic diseases is especially harmful. SHS levels in outdoor public places, especially near walls or structures, can reach levels as high as those found in indoor facilities where smoking is permitted. Discarded cigarettes increase fire danger, pollute land and water, and may be ingested by toddlers, pets and wildlife.

How was the Fort Collins Smoke-free Policy developed and implemented? In partnership with Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE), online, mail, and in-person surveys were conducted, and strong public support for smoke-free parks and trails was found. Local Agencies, schools, law enforcement, youth groups and interested citizens were approached to determine best ways to educate users. A city-wide campaign, “Smoke-free in FC” was designed and included park entrance signs and promotional items such as golf cart key chains, candy suckers, and flyers.

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City of FC Parks and Recreation indicates no change in trails or park use as a result of the policy. Park rangers can enforce the policy, but voluntary compliance is the goal. Go to www.nrpa.org/our-work/three-pillars/tobaccoconsumption-in-parks/ for the related the National Recreation and Park Association position statement. Contact your local public health agency for resources on developing smoke-free parks and trails.

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USA Football/National Football League Punt, Pass & Kick Program 30 YEARS OF MEMORABLE PPK EXPERIENCES! By MICHAEL C. SEXTON, DENVER BRONCOS PPK REGIONAL CHAIRMAN, 2007 TO 2016 I began my USA Football/National Football League Punt, Pass & Kick journey in 1986 as a young parks and recreation professional in the small southeastern Colorado community of La Junta. I was just starting my career as a Recreation Supervisor and wanting to bring something fun and challenging to the youth of my new community. It was then I received a postcard from the NFL promoting their Punt, Pass & Kick program. I called the toll-free phone number on the postcard and signed up to host a local event. (You couldn’t register online back then because the World Wide Web was not available) I didn’t want to settle for just hosting a local PPK event, I wanted to host other PPK winners from southern Colorado and show case my community and its many wonderful amenities. I contacted the Denver Broncos PPK Regional Chair at the time and was assigned a PPK Sectional for southern Colorado. One of the perks for being a Sectional host, I was invited to assist at the Denver Broncos PPK Team Finals that year. I now had PPK fever!

When I relocated back to my hometown of Pueblo, Colorado in 1999, I brought the PPK program with me. After 13 years of PPK, my passion for the program continued to grow and in 2007, I was voted into the position of Denver Broncos PPK Regional Chairman by my peers in the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association.

the field at the stadium for half-time introductions of all the participants. I can never express the feeling what it is like to be with forty awestruck kids anxiously waiting to come out of the tunnel beneath Sports Authority Field at Mile High to show their football talent in front of 76,000 orange and blue clad Denver Bronco fans!

I will never forget my first Team Finals as the Denver Broncos PPK Regional Chairman. The temperature that morning was a wintry 13 degrees when I arrived at Broncos headquarters in Dove Valley. These were the days before the existing indoor Broncos’ UCHealth Training Center that we currently utilize. The field was covered with snow from a storm that hit the Front Range the night before. By the time the participants arrived, the practice facility manager and his crew had the field cleared and ready for our competition. The kids, although frozen, were amazing and the smiles on their faces made the whole experience worthwhile for me and my volunteers!

The USA Football/NFL Punt, Pass & Kick program is a wonderful youth program that has affected numerous young people’s lives for over 53 years and is considered one of the finest and most popular youth sports programs in the country!

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PPK competitions allow boys and girls ages 6 to 15 the opportunity to highlight their talents in punting, passing, and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. The philosophy of this remarkable youth program has remained the same since its inception, which is to give every child that participates an equal opportunity to compete. There has not been a registration fee charged to one single competitor during the entire existence of the program!

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The support from the USA Football/NFL PPK and the Denver Broncos staff has been incredible during my ten years as Regional Chair. They are truly dedicated individuals. The program’s top-notch on-field success comes from a handful of devoted individuals, but the program would not be a success without the volunteers who organize the local, sectional and Team Final competitions. These are the volunteers that read the tape measure; make sure the kids stay in line; or shag the kick that went 30 yards to the right or left from where it was intended to go. These are the individuals that make this program what it is and they are the passionate people that promote this program to the level it is today. One of my most memorable moment as the Denver Broncos PPK Regional Chairman came on January 11, 2014. That was the day that the USA Football/National Football League Punt, Pass & Kick National Finals were held in Denver for the very first time. The event was held at the Christian Valor High School football field and as is common in Colorado this time of year, snow had to be removed in order for us to conduct the competition. It was fun meeting all the participants from all over the country. The most entertaining participants were the kids from Hawaii representing the San Diego Chargers. They were more interested in playing in the snow banks than the actual competition. Following the competition I had the honor of assisting our USA Football/ NFL PPK Representative, Evelyn White in presenting the awards to the winners at a luncheon in their honor at the hotel. It was a goal of mine to have the Denver Broncos PPK Region host a National PPK Finals and I feel very fortunate that this goal was met beyond my expectations! It would be safe to say that during my 30 years as a committed PPK volunteer, I have had the privilege to have the opportunity to positively touch the lives of over 100,000 young people because of this tremendous program! I am proud of that fact and I would like to thank USA Football/ NFL PPK for giving me the opportunity to be part of one of the finest youth programs in the country!

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Effective Teams…Appreciating Generational Differences By Melissa M. Chew, CPRP and Dylan Packebush, MBA, CPRP

In the movie Oblivion, Sally asks Victoria, “Are you an effective team?” To which she confidently replies “Damn right we are.” Her assurance comes from knowing and understanding her partner’s strengths and weaknesses; effectively utilizing his skills and talents.

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Appreciating Diversity We’re not all alike; they should affirm strengths and cover weaknesses. Leadership may vary from time to time, yet members should be tasked with areas best suited for their expertise and personality. Recognizing these attributes is not a threat, but rather an effective and efficient way to accomplish the work.

Being an Effective Team Knowing team diversity allows a leader to use individuals’ contributions. Millennials add excitement, energy, and new ways of doing things. Try their ideas and processes and technology. Boomers have years of experience to call upon;

successes and failures formulate who they are. Call upon that expertise. Nathaniel Koloc in his article entitled Why Baby Boomers and Millennials Make Great Teams says “at the core of the Millennial energy is potential and at the core of Boomer energy is experience”.

Celebrating Success Lastly, don’t forget to celebrate success to which all generations contribute. Brilliant Living cites celebrating success as a reason to make us open to changeability: • To learn and adapt

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The goal of any working relationship is to produce the best end result. Personal feelings and preconceived notions often get in the way. By focusing on outcomes, every member of the team has something to which they immediately relate. Disagreement within a team structure should be handled respectfully and as part of the creative process. Millennials may come up with creative new ideas that need a Boomer’s experience to refine; Boomers may need new ways to problem solve, while a Millennial may just have the answer. People want to feel like they’ve provided real value towards the team and its accomplishments, regardless of age category.

• Motivation • Feeling good • Generating “happy chemicals” • Sharing success Boomers and Millennials can make a great team. They bring skills and attributes that make fun and effective projects. The key is about respecting other enough to take the time to communicate and utilize skills and talents effectively and appropriately. But then isn’t that what relationships are all about?

Melissa M. Chew, CPRP is a Project Consultant with GreenPlay, LLC and is based in Arizona. Melissa has a degree in Natural Resources Management form Colorado State University, and further certification in Volunteer Management and Public Administration. She has 36 years of experience in Parks and Recreation and occasionally speaks on different topics including Personality Traits: Understanding and Appreciating our Differences. Personal pursuits include living the active adult lifestyle and creating purpose. She can be contacted at melissac@greenplayll.com or 928.499.9612. Dylan Packebush, MBA, CPRP is a Project Consultant with GreenPlay, LLC and is a proud Alaskan living in Denver, Colorado. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Recreation from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Master’s Degree of Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Business from the University of Oregon. He believes in the passionate pursuits of constant re-creation of body, mind, and spirit. He is a lover of stories, often blending one into the next to anyone that will listen. His own pursuits include: ice cream, arts and music, CrossFit, and finding the perfect Americano. He can be contacted at dylanp@greenplayllc.com or 303.483.1850.

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THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES

for Advancing Outdoor Recreation and Conservation (SHIFT) The Seven Principles for Advancing Outdoor Recreation and Conservation, or the SHIFT Principles, are an addition to the North American Model of Wildlife Management which Colorado currently uses and an effort to further refine an outdoor ethic that promotes both recreational enjoyment and thoughtful conservation of Colorado’s special places. Colorado Parks and Wildlife believes in preserving our state’s outdoor way of life. As leaders in conservation and through the formal action of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in November 2016, Colorado became the first state to adopt these SHIFT Principles. We believe that the SHIFT Principles are a call for unity and can be the platform that leaders in Colorado’s conservation, land management, and outdoor recreation industry stand upon to support, discuss and balance outdoor recreation and sustainable management practices of habitat and wildlife in Colorado. Colorado Parks & Wildlife is asking their conservation and outdoor recreation partners to bring Colorado’s SHIFT Principles back to their organization’s leadership to garner support so our momentum can continue to grow.

Why SHIFT? We believe the uniquely American public land heritage is a privilege and a birthright, and Colorado’s abundant open space and outdoor recreation opportunities contribute to our quality of life and economic vitality. Coloradans and our visitors enjoy spectacular

landscapes in which to work, play and live. We celebrate the contributions of all sectors of our economy to sustaining a healthy balance of our state’s ecosystems. Responsible recreation respects all interests on lands and waters, and works to eliminate conflicts. For these reasons, Coloradans feel compelled to care for and conserve landscapes, waterways and wildlife to sustain them and eliminate conflicts for generations to come by adopting the following principles: 1. Outdoor recreation and conservation require that a diversity of lands and waters be publicly owned, available for public access, and cared for properly. 2. Within Colorado’s diversity of land and waters, private land provides a balance of conservation and access for outdoor recreation and conservation of landscapes. 3. Both recreation and conservation are needed to sustain Colorado’s quality of life. Both are beneficial to local economic well-being, for personal health, and for sustaining Colorado’s natural resources 4. All recreation has impact. Coloradans have an obligation to minimize these impacts across the places they recreate and the larger landscape through ethical outdoor behavior. 5. Proactive management solutions, combined with public education, is necessary to care for land, water and wildlife, and to provide the protections needed to maintain quality recreation opportunities.

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6. Physical, biological and social science must inform the management of outdoor recreation. 7. Stable, long-term, and diverse funding sources are essential to protect the environment and support outdoor recreation.

Who is involved? The SHIFT Principles originally emerged from a brainstorming session and meetings with key stakeholders in Wyoming on Land Conservation, Wilderness Advocacy & HumanPowered Outdoor Recreation. These representatives sought to develop stronger partnerships between natural allies for the benefit of conservation and identify areas to reduce the division among interest groups as a key component to successful conservation efforts.

Why is SHIFT important? The continued growth in Colorado urban and rural populations and the shifting demographics make it extremely important that we reach out to all Coloradans and provide them an avenue to connect to the beautiful landscapes and incredible and diverse wildlife species around them. The SHIFT principles, essentially a code of ethics, help us in expanding the awareness of our responsibility to our wildlife and natural resources in Colorado.

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Business Taxation Litigation Real Estate

Ms. Powell is a special districts attorney working as

Employment

general and special counsel to fire protection, park and

Environmental

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Energy

contracts and intergovernmental agreements, special district

Bankruptcy

organization and authority formation, and boundary

Estate Planning

realignments, as well as advice and assistance on all

Special Districts

aspects of statutory compliance, board meeting procedures,

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elections and personnel matters. 303.628.3629 epowell@irelandstapleton.com

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