Building Healthy Communities

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Parks
Park bench and dual lamp post under trees on a bright sunny day.
Creating a system of parks for all
Trails
People walk up and down a series of steps as the sun rises on the Muir Beach Overlook, a trail with
Creating a network of trails for public health and enjoyment
Water Trails
A group of kayakers on a river
Creating public access to explore our nation’s waterways
Health
A biker rides down a dirt trail with trees alongside a clear water river on a sunny day.
Developing outdoor recreation strategies that support community health goals
Heritage
Mesa Verde National Park’s Long House Cliff Dwelling Kivas on a sunny day with the cliff shadowing t
Helping communities preserve cultural connections to lands and waters
Natural Disasters
Bright orange flames burn tall trees in a smoke engulfed forest.
Assisting communities with natural disaster recovery
Accessibility
A wooden pedestrian bridge passes over a creek and tall green shrubbery.
Improving access to the nation’s lands and waters
Underutilized Spaces
An abandoned bridge crosses over a river under a cloudy grey sky.
Reimagining underutilized spaces for community use

Last updated: January 22, 2025

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