contents april columns 8 Perspectives departments 12 Research Speak Up Barbara Tulipane, CAE 10 Editor's Letter fPark Agencies: Contributors to Sustainability in their Communities 12 A Threat to Our Legacy Gina Mullins-Cohen fPark Pulse: Americans Support for the PHIT Act 14 18 Advocacy 16 Community Center Environmental Career Forecasting Sonia Myrick Turning the Tide on a Generation Left Inside Jackie Ostfeld 20 Future Leaders 48 NRPA Update fMeet the NRPA Conservation Advisory Panel 48 fParks & Recreation Crossword 50 fNRPA Connect Hot Topics 52 fMember Benefit: Camp Season on a Budget 52 fNow Available: The Annual Summary of Key Findings from NRPA Park Metrics 53 fGet Ready to Celebrate National Water Safety Month in May 53 fMember Spotlight: Adriane Clutter 54 Bringing Whitewater Kayaking to Your Community Brian Bevacqua, CPRP 22 Law Review Park Permit for Commercial Wedding Photos James C. Kozlowski, J.D., Ph.D. 28 Health and Wellness The Health Benefits of Small Parks and Green Spaces Kathleen L. Wolf, Ph.D. fProfessional Development Calendar 55 30 Social Equity 56 Operations From Sea to Shining Sea Selling a Beach Redesign Project Roland Richardson 58 Products 60 Marketplace 63 Advertiser Index 64 Park Bench Peace Amid Chaos The Basin and Range National Monument. (Photo by Julian Kilker) Page 20 6 Parks & Recreation | A P R I L 2 0 1 7 | W W W. PA R K S A N D R E C R E AT I O N . O R G