Outdoor Recreation Use and Indicators of the Ecological, Physical, and Social Characteristics of Recreation Settings in the Central Wasatch: Phase 1 Interim Report

Authors

Jordan W. Smith, Utah State UniversityFollow
Anna B. Miller, Utah State UniversityFollow
Chase C. Lamborn, Utah State UniversityFollow
Christopher Monz, Utah State UniversityFollow
Danya Rumore, University of UtahFollow

Document Type

Report

Publisher

Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Publication Date

7-15-2021

First Page

1

Last Page

84

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore how outdoor recreation use and its associated impacts can be quantified and monitored over time within the canyons. Establishing indicators of the ecological, physical, and social characteristics of recreation settings throughout the canyons is an essential first step to quantifying and monitoring change. Our goal is to establish a set of indicators that are collaboratively generated and grounded in the best-available science and reflect the unique needs and concerns of the diverse stakeholders and interest groups who use, manage, and depend on the canyons. Through the work detailed below, the Central Wasatch Commission, the State of Utah, and the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest will gain a clear understanding of what data on outdoor recreation use currently exist and what data are essential to understand the ecological, physical, and social characteristics of recreation settings.

Recommended Citation

Smith, Jordan W.; Miller, Anna B.; Lamborn, Chase C.; Monz, Christopher; and Rumore, Danya, "Outdoor Recreation Use and Indicators of the Ecological, Physical, and Social Characteristics of Recreation Settings in the Central Wasatch: Phase 1 Interim Report" (2021). All Current Publications. Paper 2206.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2206