Sometimes local academic institutions have information that can help you understand the bigger picture with studies on recreation trends, economic impacts, and demographics. He said-She said. Keep good notes. You will be more effective, learn more, and leave a better legacy of your efforts if you take good notes. Keep in one place everything associated with the proposal, including a calendar, note book, and binder.
Good things take time to develop.
But in this highly mobile society people move on, so in case you leave for another job, or the ranger leaves for another park, keep accurate records on file. That way new participants can rapidly get up to speed and momentum will not be lost. One last thing. Don't take it too seriously. At the end of the day it will matter less who won than how well you played the game.