CHAPTER 2 - RECREATION MANAGEMENT

EP 1130-2-550

15 Nov 96

2-1. Purpose. This chapter establishes guidance for the administration and management of

USACE recreation programs and facilities at civil works water resource projects.

2-2. Background.

a. Programs and activities related to outdoor recreation have as their design base:

(1) the following mission statement:

"

The Army Corps of Engineers is the steward of the lands

and waters at Corps water resources projects. Its Natural

Resources Management Mission is to manage and conserve those

natural resources, consistent with ecosystem management

principles, while providing quality public outdoor recreation

experiences to serve the needs of present and future generations.

In all aspects of natural and cultural resources management,

the Corps promotes awareness of environmental values and adheres

to sound environmental stewardship, protection, compliance and

The Corps manages for long-term public access to, and use

of, the natural resources in cooperation with other Federal, State,

and local agencies as well as the private sector.

The Corps integrates the management of diverse natural

resource components such as fish, wildlife, forests, wetlands,

grasslands, soil, air, and water with the provision of public

recreation opportunities. The Corps conserves natural resources

and provides public recreation opportunities that contribute to the

quality of American life."

(2) and, the following program objectives:

(a) To provide a quality outdoor recreation experience which includes an accessible, safe

and healthful environment for a diverse population,

(b) To increase the level of self sufficiency for the Corps recreation program,

(c) To provide outdoor recreation opportunities on Corps of Engineers administered land

and water on a sustained basis, and

(d) To optimize the use of leveraged resources to maintain and provide quality public

experiences at Corps water resources projects.

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