Do You Love Outdoor Recreation!  Have a Say in How Recreation Looks in the Future in Nevada!

The Nevada Division of State Parks and Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation need your input on outdoor recreation in Nevada. The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is a ten-year plan that establishes priorities to address unmet needs for public outdoor recreation land throughout Nevada. This plan establishes criteria for funding outdoor recreation projects in Nevada, through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program, and guides the acquisition and development of public parks, trails, and other outdoor recreation sites. Public input is critical for creating a comprehensive plan that addresses the outdoor recreation needs in Nevada.

We invite all Nevadans to participate in a brief 10-15 minute survey that will gauge the public's usage, demand, and preferences for various types of outdoor recreation activities. The scope of the public survey includes ALL outdoor recreation opportunities throughout Nevada. The information collected will be used to help the state, local, and tribal communities establish priorities related to the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities in Nevada.

The public outdoor recreation survey is available online at 2027-2036 Nevada Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) | State Parks. For questions or comments regarding the SCORP or the survey, please email me at jkeillor@parks.nv.gov.     

You can also directly access the survey through the following links:

English:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NVSCORP

Spanish:

https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/NVSCORPespanol

Please reach out with any questions—and thank you again for your input and assistance in this process.

STATE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASE – 

The federal government has recently increased the standard mileage rate for transportation expenses from $0.67 per mile to $0.70 per mile.

1. For an employee using his/her own vehicle for the State's convenience, the mileage reimbursement rate has increased to $0.67 per mile from $0.70 per mile.

2. For an employee using his/her own vehicle for the employee's convenience, the employee will be reimbursed at one-half the standard mileage reimbursement rate, which has been increased to $0.335 per mile from $0.35 per mile.

The rates are effective January 1, 2025, and will remain in effect throughout the calendar year. The GSA rate tables are located at: Per diem rates | GSA

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS

As an ongoing part of the implementation of the State’s new financial system, there will be an additional shutdown of the financial system from October 6, 2025, to October 18, 2025. During this period no financial transactions can be processed.

From Friday, October 3, 2025, to Monday, October 20, 2025, no financial transactions, or reimbursements will be processed by the State of Nevada.

WebGrant claims will need to be submitted in WebGrants no later than the end of business Friday, September 19, 2025, to be processed and paid by Friday, September 26, 2025. If there are any errors or omissions on the draw, it will be returned for correction and may not be paid until after October 20, 2025.

Please note that there may be extended delays, or issues during this update to the financial system. We encourage all grantees to communicate any concerns, or potential issues prior to September 19, 2025, so we can work to mitigate any impacts.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Elyse or Tamara at emjolly@parks.nv.gov or tamara.obrien@parks.nv.gov.

Please reach out if you need any further clarification or assistance with anything on this matter.