Planning & Management
We help organizations plan for current use and future investment while balancing recreation, conservation, community goals, and development needs.
- Visitor use planning and capacity management
- Recreation and tourism planning
- Conservation and protected area planning
- Destination management and development
- Strategic assessments to guide capital planning and investment decisions
- Trail, marina, and waterfront planning
- Off-highway vehicle (OHV) planning and assessment
- Risk and management assessments
Applied Research & Evaluation
ORI conducts applied studies and evaluations designed to support planning, management, and implementation decisions.
- Visitor surveys, interviews, and focus groups
- Community and recreation needs assessments
- Program and facility evaluation
- Performance and impact assessments
- Visitor education and interpretation evaluation
- Trail, ecological, and site condition assessments
- Public perception and attitude research related to land use, recreation, and energy development
- Stakeholder mapping and typology development
- Clear, decision-focused technical reporting
*ORI’s applied research supports planning and management decisions and is conducted independently of academic research programs.
Economic & Workforce Insights
We provide data and analysis to help organizations understand economic value, workforce needs, and community impacts.
- Economic impact studies
- Workforce and labor needs assessments
- Socioeconomic and visitation monitoring
- Tourism and recreation sensitivity analysis
- Seasonal use forecasting and displacement modeling
- Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators
Energy & Regulatory Support
ORI provides applied consulting support for energy and infrastructure projects where recreation, tourism, and community considerations intersect with regulatory requirements.
- Baseline recreation resource inventories for:
-National Environmental Policy Act reviews
-Fed Energy Regulatory Commission licensing
-Shoreline Management Plans
-Recreation Plans - Recreation, visual, aesthetic, and socioeconomic analysis to support environmental reviews
- Stakeholder and public engagement planning
- Public comment coding, analysis, and response development
- Alternatives analysis to support regulatory filings and decision-making
*ORI’s work in this area supports compliance, planning, and implementation and is conducted in a consulting capacity.
Grant Support
ORI supports organizations throughout the grant process, from early strategy to on-the-ground implementation.
- Grant strategy and funding alignment
- Technical grant writing & proposal development
- Supporting documentation & data development
- Implementation planning and reporting support
*ORI’s grant support focuses on technical writing, proposal development, and implementation assistance and is provided in a consulting capacity.
Marketing Support & Behavioral Insights
ORI helps organizations design and evaluate marketing and public education efforts informed by visitor behavior and community values.
- Audience research and segmentation
- Message testing and campaign evaluation
- Visitor experience and satisfaction tracking
- Place-based storytelling and community voice integration
- Public education and behavior-change strategies
Mapping & Technical Services
We provide clear, accessible spatial tools to support planning, communication, and implementation.
- Mapping and GIS services
- Spatial analysis for recreation and tourism planning
- Custom maps for reports, trails, and public engagement
Facilitation & Engagement
ORI designs and leads productive conversations that help groups move forward together.
- Visitor surveys, interviews, and focus groups
- Stakeholder meeting design and facilitation
- Cross-sector collaboration support
- Public comment coding, analysis, and response development
- Consensus-building and group decision-making
