The Land Water Conservation Fund is set to expire, thanks to a partisan Congress. Adam M. Sowards PERSPECTIVEJune 8, 2018 In 2015, Congress allowed the Land and Water Conservation Fund to lapse. The LWCF functions like a trust fund, where Congress directs offshore oil and gas royalties into conservation projects; it remains very popular across the […]
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 16:26:522018-06-08 17:30:06Article: Reckoning with History: The devolution of conservation’s trust fund
There have been many questions about the role of the recently created Outdoor Recreation Offices in the states and how they relate to the work of NASORLO. The following article about the Advisory Board in Michigan sums up the role of these offices. In addition, there is also a link to a workshop on these […]
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 Eiken2018-05-31 08:01:122018-07-12 15:22:58New Outdoor Recreation Offices.. What are they and how do they relate to NASORLO
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program Grants Thursday, May 3, 2018 1:00-2:00 PM EDT, 10:00-11:00 AM PDT The National Park Service has announced the opening of the application process for the 2018 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP), a nationally competitive grant program funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The ORLP offers grants specifically to help create and […]
Here is an email from Joel Lynch, Chief of Rec. Grants for NPS.. I am pleased to announce the opening of the 2018 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) notice of funding opportunity which offers nationally competitive grants specifically to help create and improve state and locally-owned park and other outdoor recreation areas in ways […]
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 Eiken2018-04-13 14:00:342018-04-13 14:00:34NPS Releases Applications for FY 16-17 ORLP Grant Program
Here are the notes from the March call with Emily Ferguson – NPS- There were a couple of items that necessitated this follow up e-mail: ORLAP – the density requirements have not changed for the FY2017 applications: eligibility is still based on the 2010 Census data identifying urban areas and cities of 50k + people Grants […]
I had previously sent the Membership this in Feb. 2018: …. The next 9 months are crucial in maintaining the momentum to create Equity in the distribution of the LWCF for the states and territories. We have made significant progress in the past 3 years, but with reauthorization and the budget issues in Congress, we cannot […]
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 Eiken2018-03-23 08:51:342018-03-23 10:52:11Budget Message and NASORLO priorities update for the Membership – 3-23-18
On Wednesday ( Feb 14th ) , the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released numbers detailing the economic power of the outdoor recreation industry, showing it comprises 2 percent ($373.7 billion) of the entire 2016 U.S. Gross Domestic Product.It’s an impressive figure puts it on the scale like construction (4.3 percent); legal services (1.3 percent); […]
Submit Payment The NASORLO Annual Business meeting was held on Tuesday, Oct. 13th, from 2 PM to 5 PM Eastern Time. The following attachments were presented, action taken and issues discussed. Highlights and survey results will be posted by the end of the month.. Keep checking.. A. NASORLO 2020 Annual Business Meeting Final Agenda 10-09-20 […]
The following are the 45 Mayors who make up the Mayors for Parks Coalition. This group seeks to encourage funding for parks in urban and metropolitan parks and work closely with NRPA, NASPD and NASORLO through the City Parks Alliance and other state LWCF Coalition partners. They are actively seeking other city mayors to join […]
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 Eiken2018-03-09 10:26:112018-03-09 10:26:11City Parks Alliance – Mayors for Parks List
Here are key findings from research conducted by NRPA and the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University for the Economic Impact of Local Parks Report. ****************************************************************************************************************************** America’s local park and recreation agencies generated $154 billion in economic activity in 2015, nearly $81 billion in value added and more than 1.1 million jobs that boosted […]
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 Eiken2018-03-09 10:16:082018-03-09 10:16:08Find out the Economic Impact of Local Parks Here !!
Article: Reckoning with History: The devolution of conservation’s trust fund
/in Articles, Member Info /by Doug EikenThe Land Water Conservation Fund is set to expire, thanks to a partisan Congress. Adam M. Sowards PERSPECTIVEJune 8, 2018 In 2015, Congress allowed the Land and Water Conservation Fund to lapse. The LWCF functions like a trust fund, where Congress directs offshore oil and gas royalties into conservation projects; it remains very popular across the […]
New Outdoor Recreation Offices.. What are they and how do they relate to NASORLO
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenThere have been many questions about the role of the recently created Outdoor Recreation Offices in the states and how they relate to the work of NASORLO. The following article about the Advisory Board in Michigan sums up the role of these offices. In addition, there is also a link to a workshop on these […]
ORLP Grants Webinar.. Free to interested parties
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenOutdoor Recreation Legacy Program Grants Thursday, May 3, 2018 1:00-2:00 PM EDT, 10:00-11:00 AM PDT The National Park Service has announced the opening of the application process for the 2018 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP), a nationally competitive grant program funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The ORLP offers grants specifically to help create and […]
NPS Releases Applications for FY 16-17 ORLP Grant Program
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenHere is an email from Joel Lynch, Chief of Rec. Grants for NPS.. I am pleased to announce the opening of the 2018 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) notice of funding opportunity which offers nationally competitive grants specifically to help create and improve state and locally-owned park and other outdoor recreation areas in ways […]
NPS Monthly Compliance Call notes and LWCF grants information
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenHere are the notes from the March call with Emily Ferguson – NPS- There were a couple of items that necessitated this follow up e-mail: ORLAP – the density requirements have not changed for the FY2017 applications: eligibility is still based on the 2010 Census data identifying urban areas and cities of 50k + people Grants […]
Budget Message and NASORLO priorities update for the Membership – 3-23-18
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenI had previously sent the Membership this in Feb. 2018: …. The next 9 months are crucial in maintaining the momentum to create Equity in the distribution of the LWCF for the states and territories. We have made significant progress in the past 3 years, but with reauthorization and the budget issues in Congress, we cannot […]
New Economic Impact Numbers for Outdoor Recreation – Feb 2018
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenOn Wednesday ( Feb 14th ) , the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released numbers detailing the economic power of the outdoor recreation industry, showing it comprises 2 percent ($373.7 billion) of the entire 2016 U.S. Gross Domestic Product.It’s an impressive figure puts it on the scale like construction (4.3 percent); legal services (1.3 percent); […]
2020 NASORLO Annual Business Meeting Files and Attachments – ( Updated with Zoom videos & Summaries 1-15-21 )
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenSubmit Payment The NASORLO Annual Business meeting was held on Tuesday, Oct. 13th, from 2 PM to 5 PM Eastern Time. The following attachments were presented, action taken and issues discussed. Highlights and survey results will be posted by the end of the month.. Keep checking.. A. NASORLO 2020 Annual Business Meeting Final Agenda 10-09-20 […]
City Parks Alliance – Mayors for Parks List
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info /by Doug EikenThe following are the 45 Mayors who make up the Mayors for Parks Coalition. This group seeks to encourage funding for parks in urban and metropolitan parks and work closely with NRPA, NASPD and NASORLO through the City Parks Alliance and other state LWCF Coalition partners. They are actively seeking other city mayors to join […]
Find out the Economic Impact of Local Parks Here !!
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenHere are key findings from research conducted by NRPA and the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University for the Economic Impact of Local Parks Report. ****************************************************************************************************************************** America’s local park and recreation agencies generated $154 billion in economic activity in 2015, nearly $81 billion in value added and more than 1.1 million jobs that boosted […]