Conservation
and Planning
Mission Statement
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To provide
professional assistance
in the development and
operation
of tourism and
recreation opportunities.
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What We Do (Division Functions): The
Research and Development Division provides statistical research and analysis,
and economic development and planning assistance to the Department and to
communities throughout the state. This Division also administers federal
grant funds for outdoor recreational development.
Values: In support of the mission
statement, we are committed to:
- Managing available funds efficiently and
investigating alternative revenue sources and means to increase revenues for
the accomplishment of the mission.
- Emphasizing sustainable tourism development
to allow for respectful use of the resource without excessive developmental
modifications and citizen quality of life degradation.
- Ensuring excellence in the pursuit of our
mission by investing in qualified and experienced professionals and their
continued training.
- Promoting ethical administration and use of
resources whether it is the prudent use of federal matching funds, state
owned facilities and land, or state tax dollars.
- Providing quality research and information
as a fundamental part of the technical support afforded to decision-makers
in the tourism economy.
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reserved.
