As the President signs S 47, permanent re-authorization of LWCF with a 40% set aside for state programs the question remains.. What did Congress mean when it said 40% for states. NASORLO was told the original compromise said it was for state outdoor recreation grants through the State Assistance Program of LWCF. Which meant if […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2019-03-12 10:10:252019-03-13 11:36:27LWCF and S 47….When is 40% NOT 40%
Trump to sign LWCF bill after proposing to defund program Kellie Lunney, E&E News reporter Published: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and House Natural Resources Chairman Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) doing an interview about the recently approved public lands package. The president is set to sign it today. @RepRaulGrijalva/Twitter […]
Kellie Lunney, E&E News reporter Published: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 The House voted last night to send public lands legislation to the president. C-SPAN The House last night overwhelmingly passed a massive, bipartisan public lands package, securing well over the two-thirds’ support needed to pass the legislation under suspension. The measure, which the Senate passed 92-8 […]
FEB 26, 2019 MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON — A wide-ranging bill that revives a popular conservation program, adds 1.3 million acres of new wilderness, expands several national parks and creates five new national monuments has won congressional approval. The measure is the largest public lands bill approved by Congress in more than a decade. […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2019-02-27 08:17:552019-02-27 10:02:56Bipartisan Congress approves major conservation bill February 26th.
The House early this week will vote on the broad, bipartisan public lands package that the Senate overwhelmingly passed earlier this month. The “Natural Resources Management Act,” S. 47, is slated for consideration tomorrow under suspension of the rules, according to the House floor schedule for the week of Feb. 25. House leadership typically places on the suspension […]
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After lands package, lawmakers prepare for ‘next big lift’ Kellie Lunney, E&E News reporter Published: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 The vote sheet for the Senate’s public lands package, which passed yesterday. Kellie Lunney/E&E News The Senate overwhelmingly passed a broad package last night with more than 110 land and water bills, including language to permanently renew […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2019-02-13 09:04:162019-02-13 09:04:16LWCF – Permanent Re-Authorization with State Equity..On to the House!!
Here is a summary of Senate action on S 47, Public Lands legislation with LWCF reauthorization included ( 40% state share and permanent reauthorization ). A plurality of senators yesterday voted to kill two amendments to a broad public lands package that would have threatened the overall legislation’s survival. The Senate adjourned for the week […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2019-02-08 10:37:112019-02-08 10:37:11Up to Date.. 2-8-09 – Action on LWCF re-authorization through S 47
Rep. Raúl Grijalva, the likely next chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, said yesterday that he plans to reintroduce legislation to permanently reauthorize the lapsed Land and Water Conservation Fund “as soon as we’re sworn in” in early January. “Absolutely,” said the Arizona Democrat when asked whether LWCF renewal would be a stand-alone bill […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2018-12-26 14:26:302018-12-29 08:38:55It Could be Good News for the States LWCF program in new Congress !!
The following are summaries of several late assessments of the effort to get a LWCF re-authorization into the last minute deliberations of Congress. The outcome is that it WAS NOT authorized.. BUT.. a commitment seems to be made by the Leadership to bring it up again after the first of the year. However, maintaining a […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2018-12-21 15:18:032018-12-21 15:18:06Lame Duck a dud for LWCF… but progress was made..much work ahead !!
LWCF and S 47….When is 40% NOT 40%
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenAs the President signs S 47, permanent re-authorization of LWCF with a 40% set aside for state programs the question remains.. What did Congress mean when it said 40% for states. NASORLO was told the original compromise said it was for state outdoor recreation grants through the State Assistance Program of LWCF. Which meant if […]
Presidents signs.. then defunds LWCF in 2020 !
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenTrump to sign LWCF bill after proposing to defund program Kellie Lunney, E&E News reporter Published: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and House Natural Resources Chairman Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) doing an interview about the recently approved public lands package. The president is set to sign it today. @RepRaulGrijalva/Twitter […]
LWCF Re-Authorization.. The backgroud
/in Articles, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenKellie Lunney, E&E News reporter Published: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 The House voted last night to send public lands legislation to the president. C-SPAN The House last night overwhelmingly passed a massive, bipartisan public lands package, securing well over the two-thirds’ support needed to pass the legislation under suspension. The measure, which the Senate passed 92-8 […]
Bipartisan Congress approves major conservation bill February 26th.
/in Advocacy and Funding, Articles, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenFEB 26, 2019 MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON — A wide-ranging bill that revives a popular conservation program, adds 1.3 million acres of new wilderness, expands several national parks and creates five new national monuments has won congressional approval. The measure is the largest public lands bill approved by Congress in more than a decade. […]
Good News..S 47..with State Equity to be voted on this week!
/in Advocacy and Funding, Articles, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThe House early this week will vote on the broad, bipartisan public lands package that the Senate overwhelmingly passed earlier this month. The “Natural Resources Management Act,” S. 47, is slated for consideration tomorrow under suspension of the rules, according to the House floor schedule for the week of Feb. 25. House leadership typically places on the suspension […]
LWCF – Permanent Re-Authorization with State Equity..On to the House!!
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenAfter lands package, lawmakers prepare for ‘next big lift’ Kellie Lunney, E&E News reporter Published: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 The vote sheet for the Senate’s public lands package, which passed yesterday. Kellie Lunney/E&E News The Senate overwhelmingly passed a broad package last night with more than 110 land and water bills, including language to permanently renew […]
Up to Date.. 2-8-09 – Action on LWCF re-authorization through S 47
/in LWCF Advocacy and Funding Tool Kit /by Doug EikenHere is a summary of Senate action on S 47, Public Lands legislation with LWCF reauthorization included ( 40% state share and permanent reauthorization ). A plurality of senators yesterday voted to kill two amendments to a broad public lands package that would have threatened the overall legislation’s survival. The Senate adjourned for the week […]
S 47 – Senate LWCF re-authorization on the Calendar ( 1-09-19 )
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenIt Could be Good News for the States LWCF program in new Congress !!
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenRep. Raúl Grijalva, the likely next chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, said yesterday that he plans to reintroduce legislation to permanently reauthorize the lapsed Land and Water Conservation Fund “as soon as we’re sworn in” in early January. “Absolutely,” said the Arizona Democrat when asked whether LWCF renewal would be a stand-alone bill […]
Lame Duck a dud for LWCF… but progress was made..much work ahead !!
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThe following are summaries of several late assessments of the effort to get a LWCF re-authorization into the last minute deliberations of Congress. The outcome is that it WAS NOT authorized.. BUT.. a commitment seems to be made by the Leadership to bring it up again after the first of the year. However, maintaining a […]