OSMP Community & Partnerships

Environmentally Sustainable

Open Space & Mountain Parks

FY 2024 Budget

Program Budget Overview

Description

  • The OSMP Community & Partnerships division engages community members around the mission and vision of OSMP. This division coordinates public-facing community efforts in planning, education and outreach, and Ranger services, including development of the OSMP Master Plan; Trail Study Area and other system plans; volunteer projects and services, as well as the Junior Ranger Program; and visitor engagement, emergency response, and law enforcement.

Summary of 2024 Budget Enhancements/Realignments:

  • The 2024 Budget includes the conversion of six positions from temporary to standard year-round roles. The seasonal and temporary workforce is critical to work plan accomplishment and service delivery across land management functions, and some seasonal and temporary positions have shifted over time to become standard FTE as business needs shift. Three of the six position conversions support the Ranger program and will help the department accomplish its priority of increasing Ranger presence on the land. Two of the positions support OSMP and city equity initiatives and focus on increased bilingual programming in the Education and Outreach workgroup and accelerated equity programming and recruitment of Latinx youth in the Junior Ranger workgroup. Non-personnel dollars support community partnership initiatives, including increased funding for the Bridge House Ready to Work and Growing Up Boulder partnerships.

Sustainability, Equity and Resilience (SER) Goal area: Environmentally Sustainable

  • Objectives
    • Accelerates progress towards the community’s ambitious climate and energy goals through a culture of shared environmental stewardship across Boulder.
    • Provides affordable programming to diverse populations to increase access to and participation in local climate actions.

Program Outcomes

  • Heighten community understanding of land management efforts.
  • Cultivate leaders in stewardship.
  • Connect youth to the outdoors.
  • Welcome diverse backgrounds and abilities.
  • Update planning framework.
  • Enhance communication with visitors.

Measurements

Measurements for the program incorporate guidance from the OSMP Master Plan and continue to be evaluated for alignment with program outcomes and SER objectives.

  • Connect communities and neighbors to the land and heighten understanding of OSMP management, inspiring involvement and stewardship.
  • Advance skill-building and training for volunteers and stewards through expanded mentorship and leadership opportunities that increase OSMP’s capacity to address needs and support career development in open space management. Measures also include volunteer participation rates and satisfaction feedback.
  • Job skills development and ensure youth get outside more by offering a continuum of educational and service-learning opportunities that fosters youth interest, competence and confidence in enjoying and conserving nature.
  • Foster discovery, enjoyment, safety and stewardship though a coordinated outreach effort including programming and presence on the system to welcome, engage and inform visitors across the system.
  • Refine OSMP planning methods and products to better inform and prioritize the efficient use of limited funding.