Tool Shed: Resource Management

Resource Management

Resource management is the efficient and effective development of an organization's resources when they are needed. Such resources may include the financial resources, inventory, human skills, production resources, or information technology (IT) and natural resources. This area contains resources applicable to the essential components of a comprehensive project management plan to execute and monitor a project successfully.

Put Some spring in Your Risk Management Program

Peter Erndwein, Delaware Valley Insurance Trusts

No lawn in shaded areas? Read on.

Rewriting the Woods; Restoring Native Landscapes from Invasive Takeover

Ryan Varner, Northampton Parks and Recreation

Guide to establishing a lawn area.

How Inspections Create Organizational Value

Scott Belair, CCPI, CPSI

Don’t run away from Track and field issues, Read about them here.

Risky Play, Real Benefits

Tony Norquist

Several videos on how to adjust Gym Equipment.

Climber Safety; Know the Ropes

Berliner Play Equipment Informational

Short guide on rope safety and maintenance. Provided by Anna Ranck during PRPS Annual Conference 2026

Overview of Pennsylvania’s Recreational Use of Land and Water Act

Andrew M. Loza and Debra Wolf Goldstein, Esq. (2019). Justin Hollinger, Esq., and Loza updated (2026)

Agencies rights on public Use.

Recognize Hazardous Defects in Trees

US Forest Service Northeastern Area Pub# NA-FR-01-96

This publication by the US forest Service can help you to identify trees in a hazardous state

Designing and Maintaining a Pool Maintenance Plan

Michelle Gable, AFO, CPO

An overview of the necessary elements for developing a pool maintenance plan.

Guidelines for Maintaining Streams in Your Community

PA DEP Pamphlet

Does DEP need to be called before you work in a stream? This pamphlet guides that decision.

Overview of PA’s Recreational Use of Land and Water Act

WeConservePA

An information sheet outlining the protections and liabilities of the Recreational Use Act for municipal and private landowners.

Lawn Management Through the Seasons

Peter Landschoot, PhD Former Professor of Turfgrass Science PSU

A concise information article with annual turf management chart for athletic field and lawn management in Pennsylvania.

Parks Under Pressure: Improving resilience through asset management

Jennifer Pekins

A realistic look at the pressures our parks face and how we can begin to navigate them.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Guidebook

Self-Published

In the 5th installment of this 7-part series, the author provides you with step-by-step instructions on how to handle a pesticide accident.

Three Reasons Employees Fail to Meet Expectations and How Leaders Can Help

Chris Stevenson, The Empower Group

Leaders need to set the tone for their team to manage resources and foster a collaborative environment.

Canada Geese: The Bird Control Challenge of the Decade

Marcia Anderson, PhD, U.S. EPA

Having trouble with Geese at your park, ponds or open spaces? Then this article is a must-read