Federal Recreation Reports ( Latest for 5-29-15 )

Here is the latest info on goings on with the federal agencies and with federal policy. FPRBulletin#43-29-15 FedPReportF515March13 F1015May29

New Natural Resources Committee Chair, Rep. Rob Bishop UT.. on plans to change LWCF..

Article from the Washington Examiner.. March 23, 2015.. Rep. Rob Bishop has a radical plan for changing public land policy, and it starts with an experiment in his home state of Utah. The Republican is known for shaking things up with his dry sense of humor and occasional belligerence toward Obama administration officials. Easily identified […]

Access State SCORPs Here

By opening the attached file and accessing the file for each state, you will have access to the latest State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans and state by state priorities for each state as provided by the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals.. https://www.recpro.org/scorp-library  

GOP pushing for changes in LWCF ! Stateside is mentioned as a priority..

The following is the beginning of an extensive article on discussion in the Senate and House about the re-authorization of LWCF.  The full article is available by clicking the link after the opening paragraphs.. Key issues.. The new Congress wants change in the program.  The state program is mentioned as being underfunded or prioritized.  The […]

Government encourage to measure economic impacts to the economy from public parks and waters.

The following is an excerpt from The Center for American Progress article encouraging government to better measure the economic impact of the nations parks and waterways.. For the complete article.. cut and paste the following ….  https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/green/report/2015/01/21/103062/the-government-should-begin-to-measure-americas-powerful-outdoor-economy/#.VO3de4KfnrQ.mailto The business of the outdoors The economic arguments for protecting public lands and waters are so deeply rooted […]

California Parks assessment stresses the need for more and diverse parks addressing the urbanization of the state.

A recent Op Ed piece in the San Jose Bee pointed out the results of a two year study that emphasized the need for California State Parks to be more inclusive.  In addition, the authors indicated new parks were needed to serve diverse populations and the urbanization of the state.  … California is changing and […]

NASORLO’s LWCF State Grants Tool Box and Advocacy Materials – Updated…7-10-15

The following are the LWCF materials to be used by advocates, SLO’s and ASLO’s to educate, inform and encourage support from your  Governor, elected officials and other key constituents  related to to LWCF stateside.  In addition, I have posted NRPA’s Congressional Visit Tool Kit ( Play close attention to the speaking points listed on Pg […]

City Parks Alliance Releases new report on the benefits of LWCF for cities !!

On January 21, 2015 the City Parks Alliance, along with the leadership of the Mayors for Parks announced the release of a comprehensive report on the value and benefits of Parks and the LWCF to our nation’s cities.  The report can be found in the attachment below, along with a photo of Mike Boots White […]

NASORLO W 9 and IRS Certification Letter

Here are the two (2) documents that show NASORLO as a registered and certified 501 c ( 4 ) non profit organization. 2015 W 9   2015 W 9

10 Reasons to be Thankful for Parks and Recreation

NRPA’s Thanksgiving message list 10 reasons to be thankful for parks and recreation.  They are listed below for your benefit and to forward to others as you wish !! So here are the 10 reasons why we are thankful for parks and recreation this year and every year. 1.  Parks and recreation allow us to become healthy and stay […]