Park reservations, revenues from park receipts, trash collection and recycling, lawn mowing, fuel dispensing, inventories of consumables and traffic control are among the areas of concern. Maintenance and operations for state parks and related facilities are directed by the regional park managers in conjunction with the central office. Other facilities are operated in a variety of ways. Information and education has long been available through the state park system through nature walks, evening lectures and shows, and good use of park bulletin boards. Opportunities for even wider effectiveness are possible using the Internet.
Automation provides new opportunities for marketing Vermont's recreational resources .
New tools are available for getting the word out to potential customers. More complete records would be available to provide improved support for the decisions we make. Historical records would be available for future market trend analyses and improved long range strategic planning. Initiatives should focus not only on central office systems but also on supplying regional managers, maintenance shops, park contact stations, and field engineers and crews with the proper tools and training to improve their effectiveness and efficiency. There may be some limited opportunities.