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"Over the past century, even in challenging economic times,
land and water conservation and outdoor recreation have
been central to our country’s prosperity and well-being. What
is at stake, now and for future generations, is the health of
our people, our economy, our communities, and the lands
and waters on which we depend—in short, the quality of
life we enjoy. In conservation, as in so many other areas
of life, Americans have risen to the occasion before and
are now called upon to do so again."

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Background Papers and Additional Resources

A series of background papers and related publications which provide information
on key conservation and recreation resources as well as summaries of
important funding programs can be found on the Resources for the Future
website at www.rff.org/ORRGpubs.

The backgrounders cover a range of topics including climate change, local
park systems, Western public lands, state park systems, and the relationship
between outdoor recreation, health, and wellness.