Program NET STORC 2019

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Day 1 Tuesday Oct 8

Experience the sustainable tourism & outdoor recreation opportunities that Astoria has to offer by joining one of the field workshops! Site Visits all day and half day.

Workshops and Tours are a la carte, i.e. separate fee per trip.

More information, with links to sign up, are available at: https://extensiontourism.net/stor-2019-at-a-glance/#day1

  • Maritime Museum Tour and Movie
  • Fort Clatsop to Sea Hike with Interpretive Tour at Fort Clatsop
  • Canon Beach/Haystack Rock Tour and Lunch
  • High Life Adventures Zip Line
  • Underground and Above-Ground Walking Tours of Astoria
  • Guided Fishing Trip on Columbia River
  • Guided Mushroom Hunt Near Seaside
  • Columbia River Eco Tours

4:30-6:30 Check-In, Poster Set-up & Social, -Holiday Inn

Meet others, network, share stories of your days adventure. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres. 
Holiday Inn Express 204 W Marine Drive Astoria, OR
Local representatives of the community will join the social and share stories of Astoria and the role of tourism and outdoor recreation throughout.

Dinner on your own – Options will be provided to help people connect with each other while exploring town.

Day 2 • Wednesday, October 9 • The Loft at the Red Building • 20 Basin Street Suite F

9:00 a.m. –

10:15 a.m.

Welcome

Shelby Walker – Director of Oregon Sea Grant

Miles Phillips & Frank Burris, Co-Chairs, National Extension Tourism Design Team Bruce Jones, Astoria Mayor, & David Reid, Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce

Mac Burns, Clatsop County Historical Society

 

 

Red Loft Building

10:15 a.m.

Break

 

10:30 am

-12:00

p.m.

Keynote Presentations & Panel Q&A

Triple bottom line from industry perspective…

•       Kristin Dahl, Vice President, Destination Development at Travel Oregon

•       Angie Briggs, Vice President, Industry Relations – US Travel

•       Cynthia Messer and Andy Northrop, Moderators

 

 

Red Loft Building

12:00 p.m.

– 1:00 p.m.

LUNCH

Cailin O’Brien-Feeney, Director for Office of Outdoor Recreation-Oregon Lee Davis, Oregon State University Outdoor Recreation Economy Initiative

Red Loft Building

1:00 p.m. –

3:00 p.m.

General Session

1:00-1:30 Jim Coey, former Mayor of Oak Ridge – Outdoor Recreation as Community Development 1:30-1:45 Don Albrecht, Director, Western Rural Development Center

1:45-3:00 Panel, Agency Collaboration Opportunities for Tourism & Outdoor Recreation

•                      Don Albrecht, Director Western Rural Development Center USDA Red Loft Building

•                      Tim O’connell, USDA Rural Development National Outdoor Recreation Lead

•                      Bob Ratcliffe, National Park Service

 

•                      Moderator: Frank Burris, Oregon Sea Grant – Watershed Management Educator & Oregon Coast Trail, Mid-Coast Coordinator

3:00 p.m.

– 4:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions — See following pages

4:00 p.m.

– 5:00 p.m.

General Session Invited Speaker/s

Agency View

Facilitator: Kevin Leahy, Clatsop (Local County) Economic Development Resources Betsy Johnson: State Representative

 

 

Red Loft Building

5:00 p.m.

– 5:20 p.m.

Regional Rural Tourism Success Story

Travel Southern Oregon Coast and Oregon South Coast Regional Tourism Network

 

Red Loft Building

5:20 p.m.

Opening Dinner & Poster Session – Poster Authors in Attendance

Red Loft Building

6:45 p.m.

Poster Awards                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Red Loft Building

 

Day 2 • Wednesday, October 9 • Concurrent Sessions • 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

Presentation Title and Presenters

Abstract

Track

Holiday Inn Express #1

Moderator:

Formation of State Offices of Outdoor Recreation
Jordan Smith

 

The formation of State Offices of Outdoor Recreation and an analysis of their ability to partner with Federal Land Management Agencies

.

Recreation Economy

 

Total Net Economic Value of Oregonians’ Participation in Outdoor Recreation

Randall Rosenberger

 

The total net economic value for recreation participation in Oregon by Oregonians is estimated to be

$54.2 billion (2018 USD) annually based on 2017 use levels for 56 outdoor recreation activities.

Economic, Environmental, and Social Impacts of Tourism and Recreation

Using a National Data Set to Understand Mountain Bikers’ Spending Habits and Amenity Preferences When Traveling

Danny Twilley and Melissa S. Weddell

Understanding who is traveling to mountain bike, where they are spending money, and what amenities and activities they are looking for is crucial in planning, development, and activation of any trail system.

We will present data from a national study of 11,420 respondents who travel to mountain bike.

 

Recreation Economy

Holiday Inn Express #2

Moderator:

A Look into the Future: Sea Grant’s 10-Year Visioning Plan for Sustainable Coastal Tourism

April Turner, Bryan Fluech

 

To build an effective national Sea Grant presence in coastal tourism, state Sea Grant programs with the support of the National Sea Grant Office and federal, state, and local partners developed a visioning plan to build capacity, skills, and institutional structure to assist communities with tourism.

Case Studies on Innovative and Promising Practices in Sustainable Tourism

Multi-State Survey on Critical Success Factors for Agritourism

Lisa Chase, Penny Leff, Cynthia Messer, Doolarie Singh-Knights, Mary Stewart

A large-scale study of agritourism is underway, encompassing several U.S. states and other countries. Extension and research faculty will share the goals, methods, and preliminary findings for this integrated project, and will discuss how additional states can participate in this groundbreaking study.

 

Agritourism

The State of Extension and Tourism: Capacity and Opportunities for Cooperative Extension

Doug Arbogast, Daniel Eades

We will highlight survey results identifying the types of Extension tourism programs offered across the

U.S. and programmatic gaps and challenges. We also will identify learnings from

tourism-related activities and resources to identify unmet tourism-related opportunities in individual

U.S. counties.

 

Tourism Research and Evaluation

Red Loft Building

Moderator:

Enabling sustainable rural tourism development through customized policy supports

Nicole Vaugeois

We advocate for customized supports for communities/regions with different levels of dependence on tourism. The session presents a typology that was developed using grounded theory and data obtained through extensive fieldwork with rural communities within British Columbia from 2005-2015.

 

Tourism Research and Evaluation

Seasonal Labor Needs in a Minnesota Destination: Exploring challenges and opportunities

Cynthia Messer

 

Presentation shares findings of two qualitative studies conducted between 2016 and 2018 in two tour- ism reliant counties in Minnesota to gain perspective on current and future workforce challenges facing the lodging sector and the second explored a potential labor pool to address workforce shortages.

 

Tourism Research and Evaluation

Spawning Sustainable Tourism Initiatives via Regional Collaboration

Andy Northrop and Garrett Ziegler

MSU Extension sustainable tourism educators partnered with Michigan Tourism Strategic Plan to deliver sustainable tourism trainings across Michigan’s 10 Prosperity Regions. This session will provide an overview of the collaboration, the educational program, the results, and conclusions learned.

Community and Regional Planning and Development

 

Day 3 • Thursday, October 10 • The Loft at the Red Building • 20 Basin Street Suite F

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

The Importance of Guides/Tour Operators and Training for your Community – Stephen Hatfield, Dan Moore, Miles Phillips

Red Loft Building

10:00 a.m.

Networking Break

Red Loft Building

10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions – See following pages

12:00 p.m.

Walking Tours with Lunch: Lunch on the town (pay on your own) field workshop tours – Hosted tours to experience Astoria and how tourism helped Astoria recover and thrive.

12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sea Grant Annual Meeting – Room number The Bridgewater Bistro – attached to the Loft Mtg Center. Lunch during meeting

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions — See following pages

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions — See following pages

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Formal Closing Session – Integration of Tourism Vision for Network Sea Grant and Land Grant

Red Loft Building

6:00 p.m.

Dinner – On your own and In Town Activities – See Suggestions

(To be Announced pre planned restaurants as destinations for people to meet!)

 

Day 3 • Thursday, October 10 • Concurrent Sessions • 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 

Presentation Title and Presenters

Abstract

Track

Holiday Inn Express #1

Moderator:

Customer Service in the Tsunami Zone

Frank A. Burris, Miles Phillips, and Patrick Corcoran

Visitor-related businesses in Coastal Oregon are having difficulty hiring Customer Service trained employees, and desire local, affordable, Customer Service trainings. We will describe a pilot training program developed by Oregon State University to assess: demand and cost-effectiveness of providing trainings and receptiveness of clients to receiving tsunami education during these trainings.

Tourism Education, Training, and Certification Programs

 

T3 Accelerator Coaching Program

Suzanne Ainley

T3 Accelerator Coaching Program is assisting tourism business owners/operators access training solu- tions to develop and grow successful businesses in Ontario’s most visited four-season tourism destina- tion. Specifically designed for owners and senior managers of independently operated tourism enter- prises, the T3 Coaching Program provides ongoing coaching, resources and advice.

Tourism Education, Training, and Certification Programs

The Hawai’i Ecotourism Association’s Long Road to a Sustainable Tour Certification Program

Linda J. Cox, Lauren Blickley

Protecting the Hawai’i’s natural and cultural resources is a major issue across the State. HEA’s Sustain- able Tourism Certification Program is one of two nationwide programs and HEA is partnering with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s tour certification. This presentation overviews this Sustainable Tourism Certification Program and plans for its future.

Tourism Education, Training, and Certification Programs

Holiday Inn Express #2

Moderator:

Aquaculture Tours in Rhode Island: Opportunities for Cross-Learning and Conflict Resolution

Jennifer McCann, Azure Cygler, Dave Beutel

 

As aquaculture grows in Rhode Island there is a need to share this industry with the general public in meaningful, interactive ways. Tours of the farms serve to connect citizens directly with growers and help to work through tough use conflicts and educate about the ecological value of aquaculture.

Tourism Education, Training, and Certification Programs

Promoting Sustainable Ecotourism through Innovative Guide Training

Martin Main and Shelly Johnson

We will describe the Florida Master Naturalist Program, a training program for ecotour guides, educa- tors, and others to be more effective at promoting understanding, respect, and conservation of natural resources.

Tourism Education, Training, and Certification Programs

The Block Island Wind Farm and its Impacts on Tourism and Recreation

Jennifer McCann, Tiffany Smythe, David Bidwell, Amelia Moore, Hollie Smith

 

Using the Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF) as a case study, we will present indicators to evaluate the effects of offshore wind energy projects on recreation and tourism, to communicate research on how the BIWF has impacted the community, and to share lessons learned to help other communities.

 

Tourism Research and Evaluation

Red Loft Building

Moderator:

Organizing Georgia’s First Coastal Tourism Conference and Lessons Learned

Bryan Fluech and Mark Risse

 

In response to the growing importance of tourism in coastal Georgia, the University of Georgia’s Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant program is organizing the state’s first coastal tourism conference. We will describe the program’s outcomes and lessons learned from organizing such an event.

Case Studies on Innovative and Promising Practices in Sustainable Tourism

 

Windward O’ahu Tourism Impact Assessment- wHow much is too much?

Dolan Eversole

 

The City and County of Honolulu has requested support from the University of Hawai’i Sea Grant Pro- gram (Hawai’i Sea Grant) to develop a social impact analysis project to calculate visitor impacts, distinct from area residents at selected Windward Oahu beach communities (Kailua and Waimanalo).

Economic, Environmental, and Social Impacts of Tourism and Recreation

 

 

Trans-disciplinary University Engagement for Sustainable Tourism Planning

Daniel Eades, Doug Arbogast, Peter M. Butler, Eve Faulkes

 

We implemented transdisciplinary planning and design activities to support the development of a cul- tural tourism performance agenda for a rural, Appalachian county. We demonstrate how this approach successfully engages the community, scaffolds outputs to create synergies between researchers and research outputs, and leads to community implementation

Case Studies on Innovative and Promising Practices in Sustainable Tourism

 

Day 3 • Thursday, October 10 • Concurrent Sessions • 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 

Presentation Title and Presenters

Abstract

Track

Holiday Inn Express #1

Moderator:

Health Benefits from Oregonian’s Outdoor Recreation Participation

Randall Rosenberger

Adult Oregonians participation in 30 outdoor recreation activities in 2017 is estimated to result in up to $1.416 billion in health benefits. Close-to-home non-motorized linear / trail- based activities account for the largest proportion of estimated health benefits.

Economic, Environmental, and Social Impacts of Tourism and Recreation

A New Research Strategy for Sustainable Recreation and Tourism

Monika Derrien

This presentation describes a new research strategy for sustainable outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism, produced by a multi-agency group that was led by the USDA Forest Service and informed by hundreds of researchers and practitioners. Its research focus areas seek to inspire interdisciplinary research partnerships to meet pressing management needs.

 

Tourism Research and Evaluation

Baileys Mountain Bike Trail System: Connecting Communities and Innovative Financing

Danny Twilley, Dawn McCarthy and Seth Brown

The Baileys Mountain Bike Trail System is a planned 88-mile destination-level, mountain bike optimized trail system that connects directly to local communities on National Forest Land. Utilizing an extensive collaborative network and innovative financing, the project is shovel ready in under 3 years.

Case Studies on Innovative and Promising Practices in Sustainable Tourism

Holiday Inn Express #2

Moderator:

 

Balancing Nature and Commerce in Gateway Communities: Creating Collaborative Results

Kendra Briechle

Let’s share sustainable tourism successes! Hear ideas from 20 years of our Balancing Nature and Commerce program and the National Summit for Gateway Communities. Learn about sustainable tourism clusters and value chains that deliver a “home-grown competitive advan- tage” through asset-based economic development, business integration & partnerships.

Economic, Environmental, and Social Impacts of Tourism and Recreation

 

Canceled: Geotourism: Sustainable Tourism Without Sacrificing Community Value

Sheena Pate and Stephanie Vielle

Crown of the Continent Geotourism Council celebrates exceptional environment, culture and heritage. International transboundary partnership provides opportunities to inspire visitors and residents while contributing to regional well-being. As Blackfeet Nation reintroduces bison to landscape they look to capitalize on visitors and ensure sustainability and respect of culture-heritage past and present.

Placemaking and Capacity-Building for

Community-driven Tourism

Building Capacity to Drive Community-Tourism via Visitor “First Impressions” Tourism Assessments

Andy Northrop

Learn how MSU Extension’s First Impressions Tourism Assessments, comprehensive commu- nity assessments conducted by unannounced first-time visitors, help communities learn about their strengths and weaknesses and spawn leadership and action.

Placemaking and Capacity-Building for Community-driven Tourism

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Moderator:

 

Agribusiness Clusters as Paradigm Shifters in Regional Marketing

Doolarie Singh-Knights

 

Agribusinesses & agritourism operations have the raw ingredients to create authentic tourism experiences, but face challenges to entrepreneurship and collaboration. Hear how agribusi- ness clusters are helping to build destination viability and enhance risk mitigation in tourism.

 

Agritourism

 

Expanding Agritourism in Butte County, California – Case Study Report

Penny Leff, Shermain Hardesty, Holly George

Diverse Butte County stakeholders collaborate to support agritourism development and par- ticipation, resulting in a “Passport Weekend,” a marketing program, and the county government’s agritourism-friendly programs, which appear to be generating continued growth of farm & ranch agritourism.

 

Agritourism

From Farmers Market to Farm Stay – Promoting to a Foodie, Experience-Seeking Demographic

Scottie Jones

What do farmers markets and farm stays have in common, besides fresh food? The de- mographics of their customers and guests. So why wouldn’t you take the opportunity to cross-market if you could? Farm Stay USA tested a project in Oregon and worked with 4 local farmers market groups do just that.

 

Agritourism

 

Day 3 • Thursday, October 10 • Concurrent Sessions • 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

Presentation Title and Presenters

Abstract

Track

Red Loft Building

Moderator:

Marketing Wines in Lesser Known Regions: A Comparison of Wineries in the South-Central US

Stacy Tomas

As wine tourism is gaining popularity across the US, many small wineries struggle to make informed decisions on marketing strategies, due to the lack of market data and in- formation available. This project will highlight the findings of an analysis of 925 wineries from 6 states in the south-central US.

 

Agritourism

“Taste our Place” Montana: A Program for Sustainable Culinary Tourism

Jan Stoddard

Taste our Place seeks to increase the sourcing, purchase, and use of Montana-made and -grown ingredients, enhancing culinary tourism, and increasing income and market opportunities for local agriculture and food producers. Despite budget challenges and collaboration across agencies, tourism partners & businesses, this program is a success.

 

Agritourism

The “West Virginia Agritourism Initiative” — Planning for Profitability and Risk Mitigation

Doolarie Singh-Knights

WV farmers are exploring agritourism as an emerging agribusiness opportunity because of its flexibility, and income-diversification and cash-flow potential for small operations. The “WV Agritourism Initiative” is a short-course designed to enhance the viability and profitability of agritourism enterprises through training, mentoring and networking.

 

Agritourism

Holiday Inn Express #1

Moderator:

 

Connecting Downtowns and Trails

Lisa Chase and Charlie French

Natural resources are an important community asset. Local economies grow when forests, trails, and waters are cared for, used by residents and visitors, and linked to downtowns. We will provide insights from our collaborative knowledge, research, and experience in programming connecting downtowns with trails for economic vibrancy.

 

Recreation Economy

Economic and social contributions of the Beltrami County Fair in Minnesota

Xinyi Qian, Brigid Tuck

The Beltrami County Fair in Minnesota generated an estimated $1,070,281 of economic activity in 2018, mainly by fair attendees and vendors. Attendees enjoyed

the atmosphere (53.5%) and seeing family and friends (62.6%) at the Fair. More than 70% of vendors believed the Fair was a positive event for the county.

Economic, Environmental, and Social Impacts of Tourism and Recreation

County Level Advocacy & Partnership Leads to Increased $$$ for Extension Programs

Cindy Reeves

Successful advocacy and partnership with County decision-makers is critical to increase funding support for cash-strapped local Cooperative Extension programs. An intensive and successful advocacy effort in Maui County will be shared with participants to im- prove their advocacy skills for easy replication within their home counties.

Community and Regional Planning and Development

Holiday Inn Express #2

Moderator:

Enhanced Performance and Visitor Satisfaction in Artisan Businesses: A Case Study of the Evaluation of the Économusée® Model in British Columbia

John Predyk and Nicole Vaugeois

We will describe an innovative model that was developed to enhance business perfor- mance and visitor satisfaction in the artisan sector. The Économusée® model promotes the preservation of traditional knowledge and local entrepreneurship by utilizing cultural tourism to showcase artisans and encourage the consumption of local artisanal products.

Case Studies on Innovative and Promising Practices in

Sustainable Tourism

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaborative Corridor Management: The Case of New Hampshire Route 1A/1B Byway Corridor

Robert A. Robertson

This case study describes a comprehensive Corridor Management Plan for New Hamp- shire’s Coastal Scenic Byway. It highlights the collaborative efforts and some unique strat- egies for engaging a wide range of stakeholders, the value of replication, and techniques that assist in the implementation of the recommendations derived from the process.

Case Studies on Innovative and Promising Practices in

Sustainable Tourism

 

Poster Session Information

 

Poster Title and Author(s)

Abstract

Red Loft Building

Students Explore Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Careers through 4-H GORP

Elissa Wells

 

4-H GORP (Guide and Outfitter Recognition Program) is an afterschool club curriculum designed to guide high school students as they explore careers in outdoor recreation tourism, gain marketable skills in the field and connect with summer job opportunities.

What is Agritourism?

Lisa Chase, Mary Stewart, Brian Schilling, Becky Smith, and Michelle Walk

The term “agritourism” is defined differently around the U.S. and the world. A common understanding is needed for clear com- munication, consistent measurement, informed policies, and effective programs. We present a conceptual framework of agritour- ism that is meant to stimulate discourse and progress toward the goal of a common understanding.

Survey of Online Marketing Success and Pricing for Oregon Coast Fishing Guides and Tour Operators, and how to cheaply study conduct in your area

Miles Phillips

This poster provides methods and results of a longitudinal study that can be implemented in your region to enhance overall data available for community tourism and outdoor recreation stakeholders. The goals of the study were to: identify businesses that offer kayaking, whale watching, and salmon fishing; document the products and prices offered by these businesses; and measure the efficacy of these businesses’ marketing by their presence in Google search results.

 

The Promising Practice of Agritourism

Trevor C. Lane

Agritourism is a promising practice for small farms and ranches. Success means overcoming agritourism startup barriers. A qual- itative study using Knowledge, Motivation, and Organizational (KMO) Influences as a framework revealed the barriers and how operators are served. The study revealed how to increase knowledge, foster motivation, and use organizational resources.

 

The Range Recreation Civic Center: Measuring its economic and social value

Xinyi Qian and Brigid Tuck

 

The Range Recreation Civic Center (RRCC) in Minnesota is a curling arena and event center. Using survey data and IMPLAN (an input-output model), researchers found the RRCC (1) generated an estimated total of $2.4 million in economic activity, and (2) contributed to quality of life and built community ties across generations.

Towards a future comparative analysis of destination planning and development support models

Daniel Clasen

 

Many U.S. states provide different methods of destination development and planning support for local communities. Are some more effective than others? To conduct a future comparative analysis, a clear framework of development and planning support models must be established.

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Miles Phillips, Oregon State University Extension Service/Oregon Sea Grant (Co-Chair) 
Frank Burris, Oregon State University Extension/Oregon Sea Grant (Co-Chair)

  • Andy Northrop, Michigan State University Extension
  • April Turner, South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
  • Cynthia Messer, University of Minnesota Tourism Center
  • Diane Van Wyngarden, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
  • Don Albrecht, Western Rural Development Center
  • Doolarie Singh-Knights, West Virginia University
  • Doug Arbogast, West Virginia University Extension Service
  • Geoffrey Sewake, University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension
  • Holly George, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Kristen Devlin, Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development
  • Lindsay Davis, Oregon State University Extension Service
  • Lisa Chase, University of Vermont Extension
  • Nicole Vaugeois, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
  • Rick O’Connor, Florida Sea Grant
  • Stacy Tomas, Oklahoma State University
  • Steven Burr, Utah State University Extension
  • Amelia Moore, University of Rhode Island
  • Andy Northrop, Michigan State University
  • April Turner, South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
  • Azure Cygler, University of Rhode Island
  • Brigid Tuck, University of Minnesota Extension
  • Bryan Fluech, Georgia Sea Grant
  • Charlie French, University of New Hampshire
  • Cindy Reeves, University of Hawai’i at Manoa
  • Cynthia Messer, University of Minnesota Tourism Center
  • Dan Moore, Pandion Consulting
  • Daniel Clasen, Arizona State University
  • Daniel Eades, West Virginia University Extension Service
  • Danny Twilley, Ohio University
  • Dave Beutel, Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council
  • David Bidwell, Univeristy of Rhode Island
  • Dawn McCarthy, Wayne National Forest Service
  • Dolan Eversole, Hawai’i Sea Grant
  • Doolarie Singh-Knights, West Virginia University
  • Doug Arbogast, West Virginia University Extension Service
  • Elissa Wells, Oregon State University
  • Eve Faulkes, West Virginia University
  • Frank Burris, Oregon State University Extension Service/Oregon Sea Grant
  • Hollie Smith, University of Oregon
  • Holly George, University of California
  • Jan Stoddard, Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development
  • Jennifer McCann, University of Rhode Island
  • John Predyk, Vancouver Island University
  • Kendra Briechle, The Conservation Fund
  • Lauren Blickley, Hawai’i Ecotourism Association
  • Linda J. Cox, University of Hawai’i
  • Lisa Chase, University of Vermont Extension
  • Mark Risse, University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
  • Martin Main, University of Florida
  • Mary Stewart, Oregon State University Extension Service
  • Melissa S. Weddell, Appalachian State University
  • Miles Phillips, Oregon State University Extension Service/Oregon Sea Grant
  • Monika Derrien, U.S. Forest Service
  • Nicole Vaugeois, Vancouver Island University
  • Patrick Corcoran, Oregon Sea Grant
  • Penny Leff, University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and

Education Program

  • Peter M. Butler, West Virginia University
  • Randall Rosenberger, Oregon State University
  • Robert A. Robertson, University of New Hampshire
  • Seth Brown, Quantified Ventures
  • Scottie Jones, U.S. Farm Stay Association
  • Sheena Pate, Crown of the Continent Geotourism Council
  • Shelly Johnson, University of Florida
  • Shermain Hardesty, University of California
  • Stephanie Vielle, Blackfeet Nation
  • Stacy Tomas, Oklahoma State University
  • Stephen Hatfield,
  • Suzanne Ainley, The Ainley Group
  • Tiffany Smythe, U.S. Coast Guard Academy
  • Trevor Lane, Washington State University
  • Xinyi Qian, University of Minnesota
  • Garrett Ziegler, Michigan State University