About NERR: The National Environment and Recreation Research Symposium or NERR (formerly the Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium) fosters quality information exchange between recreation and travel resource managers and researchers throughout North America. The forum provides opportunities for managers from different agencies, states, and governmental levels to discuss current issues and problems in the field. The Symposium also provides students with the opportunity of presenting their research in a setting that is both positive and constructive. The Symposium is organized by the National Environment and Recreation Research Association (NERRA), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to recreation research and education.