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11. Recreation Economy for Rural Communities - Resources
Reviewed: Jan 2026

Offers information and resources related to the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities program, which supports rural community efforts to develop outdoor recreation economies. Discusses revitalization projects through the program, including investment in broadband service and spaces for outdoor activities. Offers examples of funded projects.

...outdoor recreation economies. Discusses revitalization projects through the program, including investment in broadband service and spaces...

12. Improving Physical Activity and Outdoor Recreation in Rural Alabama Through Community Coalitions - Resources
Date: Aug 2019

Describes a community-based obesity reduction and prevention initiative which used community coalitions to implement research-based interventions. Interventions focused on improving opportunities for physical activity in 14 Alabama counties with high rates of obesity. Reports on the types of interventions implemented and their potential reach.

...Outdoor Recreation in Rural Alabama Through Community Coalitions --- Describes a community-based obesity reduction and prevention...

13. Indoor Particulate Matter in Rural, Wood Stove Heated Homes - Resources
Date: Apr 2015

Examines 96 homes in rural Montana, Idaho, and Alaska using wood stoves as the primary source of heating to determine the mass of indoor particulate matter (PM) and particle number concentrations, quantify outdoor PM penetrating the indoor environment, and identify predictors of concentrations and infiltration of outdoor PM. Includes pre-intervention indoor air sampling data by demographic and home characteristics, wood stove and usage, activities in or near the home, and weather.

...outdoor PM penetrating the indoor environment, and identify predictors of concentrations and infiltration of outdoor...

14. Healthy Monadnock Alliance - Models & Innovations
Reviewed: Nov 17, 2025

Healthy Monadnock is a community-wide initiative that aspires to provide "better health and wellness for all" residents of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.

...Outdoor Recreation Resource Maps: In partnership with the Keene Public Library, the Monadnock Outdoors workgroup...

15. Facing Unique Challenges, Rural Communities Find Unique Solutions to Protect Against Wildfire Smoke Exposure - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Feb 8, 2023

Across the rural West, an awareness of the health impacts of poor air quality – and how to minimize those impacts – is growing. - The Rural Monitor

...outdoor recreation often revolve around outdoor work, exposing employees to unhealthy air throughout the workday...

16. Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Rural Areas Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Jul 18, 2022

Provides resources and information on cancer risks, prevention and screening, access to cancer treatment, and cancer survivorship in rural areas.

...outdoor air quality, can cause an increased risk for cancer. A 2017 Morbidity and Mortality...

17. Sun Protection Behavior Beliefs Among Adults Living in Rural United States: A Qualitative Study in Minnesota - Resources
Date: Sep 2025

Presents a study on perceptions and beliefs about sun-protective behavior among rural Minnesotans. Breaks down data by demographic characteristics, such as age, education, and whether participants had an outdoor job, among other measures. Looks at time spent outside and discusses participants' perceptions about protective behaviors.

...outdoor job, among other measures. Looks at time spent outside and discusses participants' perceptions about...

18. Wildfire Smoke as an Occupational Risk Factor: Clinician's Guide - Resources
Date: Jan 2025

Report discusses the health concerns associated with wildfire smoke exposure for farmworkers, and other outdoor workers. Highlights state-level air quality policies for workers in several western states and outlines best practices for clinicians.

...outdoor workers. Highlights state-level air quality policies for workers in several western states and outlines...

19. AmeriCorps State and National Grants - Funding
Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

Funding for programs that are designed to strengthen communities and solve local problems, including those found in rural and underserved areas. Funding priorities include serving historically underrepresented communities, services for veterans, access to youth mental health and substance use services, public safety, outdoor recreation, and support for families.

...outdoor recreation, and support for families. --- AmeriCorps State and National Grants This funding record is inactive...

20. Communities, Climate Change, and Health Equity: Lessons Learned in Addressing Inequities in Heat-Related Climate Change Impacts: Proceedings of a Workshop-in Brief - Resources
Date: 2023

Summary of a National Academies' Environmental Health Matters Initiative workshop in June 2023 discussing differences in outcomes for extreme heat. Highlights challenges with data gathering, recent policy changes, capacity building, and partnerships. Includes discussion of rural specific challenges, occupational health for farmworkers and other outdoor workers, and healthcare access.

...outdoor workers, and healthcare access. --- Communities, Climate Change, and Health Equity: Lessons Learned in Addressing...