The document outlines the conceptual planning process for the Backcountry Wilderness Area from 2015-2017. It includes timelines, public outreach events, and key inputs received. The plan considered amenities like a covered pavilion, horse stables, ropes course, and archery range. While the conceptual plan was in process, the organization's youth programs grew substantially. The conclusion is that infrastructure costs are high and there are traffic concerns. The immediate future focus will be evaluating possibilities in the Basecamp area and continuing to develop youth programs, with potential future growth dependent on a new building.

3. CONCEPTUAL PLAN PROJECT
• TIMELINE
– Planning 2015
– Budgeted 2016 and 2017
– RFP, Selection Committee, Steering Committee
– OPEN HOUSES
• August, October, December, and February 2017
– DELEGATE UPDATES
• October and February

4. Conceptual Plan
• WEB-PAGE:
www.hrcaonline.org/BWAConceptualPlan

5. WHY?
• LONG HISTORY OF COMMITTEES….
– 1989 – 2000: OSCA PLAN
– 2002: 2002 Survey
– 2010 – 2011: 2012 Survey
– 2012: BPAAC
– 2015: BPAAC recommended amenities

6. MANAGING DOCUMENTS
• TWO
– 2000 OSCA PLAN
– 2002 Management Plan

7. 2000 OSCA PLAN
• Zoning Document
– What is allowed where
– Extensive studies
• Wildlife, Soil, Flood Plains, Habitats, Slopes, etc.
• Outlines Planning Areas
– The 1200 acres of the 8,200 that can be
“developed.”

8. PLANNING AREAS
– Less than 15% slope
– No Pine habitat
– No rockfall hazard areas
– No rock outcroppings
– No 100 year floodplain
– No “Best” wildlife areas
– Good access and infrastructure availability

9. Purpose of Planning Areas
• OSCA Plan States:
– “Utilize the revenue to HRCA from the use of 1200
acres to financially support the management of
OSCA and/or any other purposes deemed
appropriate by the HRCA Board of Directors that
benefit the community.”

10. Due Dilligence
• Obtained the Backcountry in 2009
• QUESTION:
– If we were to do something in the planning areas…
– What would it be
– Where would it go
– How much would it cost
– Measure community concerns, desires, challenges,
etc. through the public process

11. Public Process for the Plan
• Starting Point:
– Covered Pavilion
– Horse Stables
– Ropes/Adventure Course
– Archery Range
– Trails

16. KEY INPUT
• CONCERNS
– Wildlife, Traffic, Lighting, Cost
• SUPPORT
– Archery Range, Trails/Bike Park, Youth Programs

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31. Archery Range

32. MEANWHILE…
• While the Conceptual Plan was in process…
PROGRAM GROWTH FROM 2015 to 2017
• CAMPS
– Just over 100 to Almost 700 kids reached
• Net Rev: $100,000 to $170,000 and $236,000
in 2018

33. Program Success and Growth
• Basecamp
• Move of the horse operation
• Staff
• Increase in attendance
– 60 to 80% full
• Marketing, Word of Mouth, Quality Product

34. CONCLUSION
• CONCEPTUAL PLAN:
– Cost of Infrastructure is steep
– Community has concerns about traffic

35. IMMEDIATE FUTURE
FOCUS:
• Evaluate possibilities in the Basecamp Area
• Continue to develop and grow our programs
• Future growth will depend on a building of some
sort for year around programming.

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44. Gas Line

47. BACKCOUNTRY BBQ
• Tickets are on sale now
– $55
– Backcountry Conservation and Education Fund
– Catered dinner, beautiful evening in the
Backcountry
– Saturday, September 30th!