Thanks again Lauren and Susan for letting me join in meetings yesterday! I’ve written my takeaways from those conversations down, and welcome anyone’s additional insight/perspective. Also included the below article in case you all didn’t see this interview with Sen. Burr on his recent attention to LWCF. Major takeaways following mtgs with staff from […]
The following is a summary of an updated report and a link to it, from the Congressional Research Service on the history, evolution and issues related to LWCF. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act of 1965 was enacted to help preserve, develop, and ensure access to outdoor recreation facilities to strengthen the health […]
WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Ryan K. Zinke today announced a $100 million distribution from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 States, the Territories, and the District of Columbia for state-identified outdoor recreation and conservation projects. LWCF funds are non-taxpayer dollars derived from Outer Continental Shelf lease revenues and are awarded […]
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 Eiken2018-09-18 16:50:432018-09-18 17:31:26Secretary Zinke announces $ 100 million in LWCF grants for state and local use.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) For decades, governors have used LWCF grants to fund parks and other outdoor recreation initiatives. This program has been an instrumental tool for states to address their conservation needs. We encourage you to quickly reach an agreement on reauthorization. Any lapse would create budgetary uncertainties for states that […]
The following summary provided by Lewis Ledford NASPD Exec. Dir. summarizes House action on the reauthorization of LWCF. It contains almost everything NASORLO has asked for.. and is a compromise with promise to resolve state and territorial issues related to this matter. It may impact GOMESA to a degree, but NASORLO feels it is 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 Eiken2018-09-14 07:53:132018-09-15 12:28:08Last Minute Action to Reauthorize LWCF and state grants passes key House Committee
National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers ( NASORLO ) Our Mission is: We are the primary advocate for the State Assistance program of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. We do this through providing information, training, collecting data and preparing reports for use by the Department of Interior, Congress, our members, partners and communities […]
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 Eiken2018-09-01 14:46:142020-02-18 12:22:52NASORLO Orientation Program for New Members 2020 Edition
The following are four articles, including California’s veto of their Office and a signed accord related to the growing Outdoor Recreation Offices in the states. The OREC movement gains momentum (July) ‘Confluence’ gathering works toward debut of national platform to strengthen and align state-level efforts. DREW SIMMONS From left to right: Luis Benitez, director of […]
There have been questions asked that, if LWCF is not re-authorized by Oct. 1… and is delayed until a later date, what happens to all the requirements/funding.. etc.. The following email from Joel Lynch in a similar situation in 2015 will let you know the program and it’s requirements will continue.. fyi.. State Partners As […]
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 Eiken2018-06-14 08:09:292018-06-14 08:09:29What if LWCF expires in October 2018?
Attached is the letter from President Imgrund to Tim Hogsett which was read to his family and friends during the retirement ceremony on June 1, 2018. Tim has served NASORLO well, with his recent Board support and the four years of his Presidency.. He led us during some of the most important times in our […]
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 Eiken2018-06-10 20:34:042018-06-10 20:34:04Past President Tim Hogsett Retired – June 1
Washington D.C. – With the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) scheduled to expire on September 30th, the League of Conservation Voters and state partners today announced a $1 million campaign calling on Congress to reauthorize and fully fund America’s best parks program. The announcement comes days before LCV’s annual Lobby Day on June 6, when […]
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 Eiken2018-06-08 17:31:332018-06-08 17:31:33League of Conservation Voters 1 Million dollar campaign to re-authorize LWCF
NASORLO Congressional visit takeaways 9-18-18
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenThanks again Lauren and Susan for letting me join in meetings yesterday! I’ve written my takeaways from those conversations down, and welcome anyone’s additional insight/perspective. Also included the below article in case you all didn’t see this interview with Sen. Burr on his recent attention to LWCF. Major takeaways following mtgs with staff from […]
Updated Congressional Overview of LWCF 2018
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThe following is a summary of an updated report and a link to it, from the Congressional Research Service on the history, evolution and issues related to LWCF. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act of 1965 was enacted to help preserve, develop, and ensure access to outdoor recreation facilities to strengthen the health […]
Secretary Zinke announces $ 100 million in LWCF grants for state and local use.
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenWASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Ryan K. Zinke today announced a $100 million distribution from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 States, the Territories, and the District of Columbia for state-identified outdoor recreation and conservation projects. LWCF funds are non-taxpayer dollars derived from Outer Continental Shelf lease revenues and are awarded […]
NGA supports LWCF re-authorization now!!
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenLand and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) For decades, governors have used LWCF grants to fund parks and other outdoor recreation initiatives. This program has been an instrumental tool for states to address their conservation needs. We encourage you to quickly reach an agreement on reauthorization. Any lapse would create budgetary uncertainties for states that […]
Last Minute Action to Reauthorize LWCF and state grants passes key House Committee
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenThe following summary provided by Lewis Ledford NASPD Exec. Dir. summarizes House action on the reauthorization of LWCF. It contains almost everything NASORLO has asked for.. and is a compromise with promise to resolve state and territorial issues related to this matter. It may impact GOMESA to a degree, but NASORLO feels it is a […]
NASORLO Orientation Program for New Members 2020 Edition
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenNational Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers ( NASORLO ) Our Mission is: We are the primary advocate for the State Assistance program of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. We do this through providing information, training, collecting data and preparing reports for use by the Department of Interior, Congress, our members, partners and communities […]
Outdoor Recreation Offices Overview and Update 9-19-18
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThe following are four articles, including California’s veto of their Office and a signed accord related to the growing Outdoor Recreation Offices in the states. The OREC movement gains momentum (July) ‘Confluence’ gathering works toward debut of national platform to strengthen and align state-level efforts. DREW SIMMONS From left to right: Luis Benitez, director of […]
What if LWCF expires in October 2018?
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenThere have been questions asked that, if LWCF is not re-authorized by Oct. 1… and is delayed until a later date, what happens to all the requirements/funding.. etc.. The following email from Joel Lynch in a similar situation in 2015 will let you know the program and it’s requirements will continue.. fyi.. State Partners As […]
Past President Tim Hogsett Retired – June 1
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenAttached is the letter from President Imgrund to Tim Hogsett which was read to his family and friends during the retirement ceremony on June 1, 2018. Tim has served NASORLO well, with his recent Board support and the four years of his Presidency.. He led us during some of the most important times in our […]
League of Conservation Voters 1 Million dollar campaign to re-authorize LWCF
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenWashington D.C. – With the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) scheduled to expire on September 30th, the League of Conservation Voters and state partners today announced a $1 million campaign calling on Congress to reauthorize and fully fund America’s best parks program. The announcement comes days before LCV’s annual Lobby Day on June 6, when […]