Sad news for NASORLO and Utah.. Fred Hayes, State Park Director and Utah’s SLO passed away unexpectedly last week. See the following. NASORLO’s condolences go out to the Hayes family, Utah State Parks and to his other friends in that great state. Fred Hayes, Director of the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation, has Passed Away
The Outdoor Industries Association has produced a white paper describing the roles of the newly created leadership offices for outdoor recreation. The report describes the efforts in Washington, Utah and Colorado. Five other states have created this position recently. The main purpose seems to be as follows.. ‘ A dual focus of economic development and […]
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It should be noted a recent survey showed state LWCF grants program has only been using 15% of it’s allocations for acquisition and that 75% is used for infrastructure updates, expansion and major maintenance… ed. note.. Article.. Daily Sentinel – Grand Junction, CO. ” Maintain the old, or buy the new ? When your car […]
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THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW! To ensure LWCF and GOMESA funding remains robust for the state and local outdoor recreation grant programs. The following are materials to be used to support the State Assistance Program of the LWCF’s ongoing funding for FY 21 and beyond You will find information in these materials needed to […]
The following are two items of interest related to possible changes and threats to park land conversions in the future. The first is language proposed to be inserted into the new Infrastructure legislation that addresses LWCF and the second is a prediction by NRPA that other conversions and threats to park lands are becoming evident. […]
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The following gives you some information on the issue of Training discussed at the 2017 Annual Meeting in Little Rock. A training Committee, chaired by Eric Feldbaum NH is developing priorities and action items to address the needs as expressed by members. A Training Survey was completed by NPS in 2012.. See below attached. From […]
Here are materials to use related to the NRPA Park Champions local parks advocacy effort. A program NASORLO strongly supports. Park Champion website Park Champion Advocacy Toolkit NRPA fact sheets and resources (note that we are in the process of updating and redesigning all fact sheets) Park Champions PP presentation Oct. 19th
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Today, Rep. Bordallo introduced the LWCF Parity for Territories and DC Act, with all 6 Members of Congress representing U.S. territories and the District of Columbia as original cosponsors: Resident Commissioner González-Colón (R-PR) Rep. Holmes Norton (D-DC) Rep. Radewagen (R-AS) Rep. Sablan (D-NMI) Rep. Plaskett (D-USVI) Press Release: https://bordallo.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bordallo-introduces-lwcf-bill-fully-fund-public-parks-and-outdoor This noncontroversial, bipartisan bill would simply provide a […]
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Here are the handouts and materials, plus a summary of the 2017 Annual Meeting in Little Rock. Keep looking and more materials will be added as they become available.. Conference Update for you. Our registration numbers were up a bit from 2016, with 37 states being represented and voting. Comments from participants indicated an excellent balance […]
Fred Hayes, Utah SLO passes away
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenSad news for NASORLO and Utah.. Fred Hayes, State Park Director and Utah’s SLO passed away unexpectedly last week. See the following. NASORLO’s condolences go out to the Hayes family, Utah State Parks and to his other friends in that great state. Fred Hayes, Director of the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation, has Passed Away
State Leaders for Outdoor Recreation Offices in the States described
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThe Outdoor Industries Association has produced a white paper describing the roles of the newly created leadership offices for outdoor recreation. The report describes the efforts in Washington, Utah and Colorado. Five other states have created this position recently. The main purpose seems to be as follows.. ‘ A dual focus of economic development and […]
LWCF ….Maintain the old, or buy the new ?
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenIt should be noted a recent survey showed state LWCF grants program has only been using 15% of it’s allocations for acquisition and that 75% is used for infrastructure updates, expansion and major maintenance… ed. note.. Article.. Daily Sentinel – Grand Junction, CO. ” Maintain the old, or buy the new ? When your car […]
NASORLO LWCF Advocacy Tool Kit Update 10-15-20
/in LWCF Advocacy and Funding Tool Kit, Member Info /by Doug EikenTHE TIME TO ACT IS NOW! To ensure LWCF and GOMESA funding remains robust for the state and local outdoor recreation grant programs. The following are materials to be used to support the State Assistance Program of the LWCF’s ongoing funding for FY 21 and beyond You will find information in these materials needed to […]
Is there a Controversial 6 (f ) conversion in your future ??
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThe following are two items of interest related to possible changes and threats to park land conversions in the future. The first is language proposed to be inserted into the new Infrastructure legislation that addresses LWCF and the second is a prediction by NRPA that other conversions and threats to park lands are becoming evident. […]
Training update – November 2017
/in Member Info, Training /by Doug EikenThe following gives you some information on the issue of Training discussed at the 2017 Annual Meeting in Little Rock. A training Committee, chaired by Eric Feldbaum NH is developing priorities and action items to address the needs as expressed by members. A Training Survey was completed by NPS in 2012.. See below attached. From […]
Park Champions Materials and Information to use
/in LWCF Advocacy and Funding Tool Kit, Member Info /by Doug EikenHere are materials to use related to the NRPA Park Champions local parks advocacy effort. A program NASORLO strongly supports. Park Champion website Park Champion Advocacy Toolkit NRPA fact sheets and resources (note that we are in the process of updating and redesigning all fact sheets) Park Champions PP presentation Oct. 19th
LWCF Distribution Parity for Territories and DC introduced..
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenToday, Rep. Bordallo introduced the LWCF Parity for Territories and DC Act, with all 6 Members of Congress representing U.S. territories and the District of Columbia as original cosponsors: Resident Commissioner González-Colón (R-PR) Rep. Holmes Norton (D-DC) Rep. Radewagen (R-AS) Rep. Sablan (D-NMI) Rep. Plaskett (D-USVI) Press Release: https://bordallo.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bordallo-introduces-lwcf-bill-fully-fund-public-parks-and-outdoor This noncontroversial, bipartisan bill would simply provide a […]
NASORLO Leadership 2018
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenHere is the file with the new NASORLO Leadership and Board Members elected at the 2017 Annual Meeting in Little Rock. NASORLO Leadership 2018
NASORLO Annual Meeting Proceedings, Summary and Materials
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenHere are the handouts and materials, plus a summary of the 2017 Annual Meeting in Little Rock. Keep looking and more materials will be added as they become available.. Conference Update for you. Our registration numbers were up a bit from 2016, with 37 states being represented and voting. Comments from participants indicated an excellent balance […]