ASHBURN, Va., Sept. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is set to expire in just one week’s time and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) calls on Congress to take swift action to permanently reauthorize this landmark law and equitably fund the State Assistance Program that supports local […]
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Here is a summary of the Annual Meeting The Constitution was changed to allow flexibility for Regional Board member elections. The basic change allows an “ at large “ election of a Board Member to fulfill a term on the Board in that Region, in the event there are no Regional SLO’s or ASLO’s available […]
[Ed. Note: In our May issue, Chairman Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-1), of the House Natural Resources Committee, penned an article titled, “The Case for LWCF Reform,” In response, the committee’s Ranking Member, Rep. Raul Grijalva (AZ-3), provided an op-ed in our June issue. This month, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) adds her thoughts to the discussion. All messages […]
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Cities count on parks money For 50 years, Fort Worth and hundreds of other American cities have built parks with the help of the National Park Service through its Land and Water Conservation Fund. Fort Worth alone has received more than $3 million, including $805,000 to combine with state and local money for trails, sports fields […]
Valuing and protecting our city parks on Father’s Day – and every day By Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker (D) and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett (R) This weekend families across America will spend Father’s Day outside with their kids in their local park. What most of them don’t know is that many of these […]
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NG KIDS Published on April 18, 2015 comments 3 8 science-backed reasons for letting your kids play outdoors written by Edward Shepard The average American boy or girl spends as few as 30 minutes in unstructured outdoor play each day. Only 6% of children nine to 13 play outside on their own in a typical week. But if you’re reading this, you probably already […]
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CORPUS CHRISTI – A longtime wrong has been righted, giving state parks the funding that was stolen from them by a sneaky Texas Legislature. This week, the Texas Senate passed House Bill 158, which is sponsored by Republican Rep. Lyle Larson of San Antonio, effectively giving 94 percent of the sales tax revenue collected on […]
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In this Fed. Rec. Report Sec. Jewell and others push for a straight renewal of the LWCF by the end of Sept. NASORLO takes exception to this, because there is no guarantee of fairness or equity for the State Assistance Program.. With a straight reauthorization, the level of state grants is likely to be far […]
In the following article, Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee ( a key committee involved with LWCF reauthorization ) gives his view on LWCF and it’s need for changes. Restoration of equity for the State Assistance Program is a key concern of his. fyi.. The Case for LWCF Reform by Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) […]
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Congratulations to Delaware SLO Bivens, ASLO Moerschel and the staff of Delaware State Parks for this great recognition.. The Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP) and the National Park Service (NPS) have selected Delaware for the 2015 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) Excellence Award. Each year the SORP Board of Directors and NPS presents […]
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Local Parks – 140 Billion Impact and over 1 Million Jobs !!! NRPA Report
/in Advocacy and Funding, News & Events /by Doug EikenASHBURN, Va., Sept. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is set to expire in just one week’s time and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) calls on Congress to take swift action to permanently reauthorize this landmark law and equitably fund the State Assistance Program that supports local […]
2015 NASORLO Annual Conference Materials and Information.
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenHere is a summary of the Annual Meeting The Constitution was changed to allow flexibility for Regional Board member elections. The basic change allows an “ at large “ election of a Board Member to fulfill a term on the Board in that Region, in the event there are no Regional SLO’s or ASLO’s available […]
Senator Murkowski’s comments on LWCF reauthorization and State Grants
/in Advocacy and Funding, LWCF Advocacy and Funding Tool Kit, Member Info /by Doug Eiken[Ed. Note: In our May issue, Chairman Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-1), of the House Natural Resources Committee, penned an article titled, “The Case for LWCF Reform,” In response, the committee’s Ranking Member, Rep. Raul Grijalva (AZ-3), provided an op-ed in our June issue. This month, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) adds her thoughts to the discussion. All messages […]
Fort Worth Star Telegram – Cities count on parks money ( LWCF )
/in Advocacy and Funding, News & Events /by Doug EikenCities count on parks money For 50 years, Fort Worth and hundreds of other American cities have built parks with the help of the National Park Service through its Land and Water Conservation Fund. Fort Worth alone has received more than $3 million, including $805,000 to combine with state and local money for trails, sports fields […]
Mayors promote city parks and LWCF with Father’s Day message!
/in Advocacy and Funding, News & Events /by Doug EikenValuing and protecting our city parks on Father’s Day – and every day By Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker (D) and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett (R) This weekend families across America will spend Father’s Day outside with their kids in their local park. What most of them don’t know is that many of these […]
8 more reasons we need more parks and recreation areas close to home..
/in Advocacy and Funding, News & Events /by Doug EikenNG KIDS Published on April 18, 2015 comments 3 8 science-backed reasons for letting your kids play outdoors written by Edward Shepard The average American boy or girl spends as few as 30 minutes in unstructured outdoor play each day. Only 6% of children nine to 13 play outside on their own in a typical week. But if you’re reading this, you probably already […]
Texas restores dedicated funding for state and local parks
/in Advocacy and Funding, News & Events /by Doug EikenCORPUS CHRISTI – A longtime wrong has been righted, giving state parks the funding that was stolen from them by a sneaky Texas Legislature. This week, the Texas Senate passed House Bill 158, which is sponsored by Republican Rep. Lyle Larson of San Antonio, effectively giving 94 percent of the sales tax revenue collected on […]
Fed. Rec. Report – May 29 – Jewell wants a straight reauthorization
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info /by Doug EikenIn this Fed. Rec. Report Sec. Jewell and others push for a straight renewal of the LWCF by the end of Sept. NASORLO takes exception to this, because there is no guarantee of fairness or equity for the State Assistance Program.. With a straight reauthorization, the level of state grants is likely to be far […]
The Case for LWCF Reform – Rep. Bishop, Chair of House NR Committee
/in Advocacy and Funding, Articles, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenIn the following article, Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee ( a key committee involved with LWCF reauthorization ) gives his view on LWCF and it’s need for changes. Restoration of equity for the State Assistance Program is a key concern of his. fyi.. The Case for LWCF Reform by Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) […]
Delaware receives NPS/SORP Top SCORP Planning Award for 2015 !
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenCongratulations to Delaware SLO Bivens, ASLO Moerschel and the staff of Delaware State Parks for this great recognition.. The Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP) and the National Park Service (NPS) have selected Delaware for the 2015 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) Excellence Award. Each year the SORP Board of Directors and NPS presents […]