Michigan conservation groups are praising the U.S. Senate’s passage last week of a bill that would provide hundreds of millions of dollars annually for restoration projects and act as an economic stimulus for the outdoor recreation industry. The Great American Outdoors Act — sponsored by Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado — would fully and permanently fund […]
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 Eiken2020-06-25 08:12:522020-06-25 08:13:53Michigan Conservation groups praise movement on ‘Great American Outdoors’ bill
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today announcing the House will vote on the Great American Outdoors Act in July: ( 6-23-20 ) “The House will consider the Great American Outdoors Act under a rule on the Floor during the work period at the end of July. […]
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 Eiken2020-06-23 11:34:262020-06-24 09:36:55Vote on Great American Outdoors Act in the House on the week of July 20th!!
Governors applaud the passage of S. 3422, ( now renumbered as HR 1957 ) the Great American Outdoors Act. This bipartisan legislation will help states to meet their outdoor recreation needs by providing stability and certainty in funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and it does much to address the substantial backlog of deferred maintenance […]
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 Eiken2020-06-18 12:29:462020-06-18 12:29:46Governors Laud Passage of Great American Outdoor Act in the Senate and encourage the House to consider the measure.
Here is an assessment, using Texas as an example, of the LWCF increases under GAOA compared to those from FY 20.. followed by an NPS assessment of thefthe various issues relative to GAOA and the state’s share. fyi […]
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 Eiken2020-06-12 14:33:252020-06-13 08:57:41Estimating State Share if GAOA passes
Senator Udall CO presents the case for full and dedicated funding for LWCF. https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4885941/user-clip-udall-lwcf&fbclid=IwAR3diCTCthf4k0ByQikYH14aVJKdAUapJ6p0VykccZILKSZxz37R6HxmbDg Here is the speech by Senator Udall’s father Stewart Udall in support of the newly introduced LWCF Act in March 1963..fyi UdallLWCF1963Speech
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 Eiken2020-06-09 16:44:552020-06-10 13:14:25Senate Testimony on the Great American Outdoors Act.. Full and Dedicated funding for LWCF. June 8, 2020
Some have asked the current members of the NASORLO LWCF Modernization Committee and what does the Committee do. Here is a response from Doug Beck, Chair ME. Who is on the modernization committee and what is the purpose? The modernization committee is made up of members of the National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison […]
The following has been sent out to SLO’s referring to the need for immediate action related to the Senate deliberation and vote on S 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act which permanently funds the LWCF at the $ 900 million dollar level. Currently, states and territories are to receive a 40% share of the appropriation, […]
Here is a link to an article about the Great American Outdoors Act currently being deliberated in Congress. A good summary of the situation at the end of May 2020. https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/the-biggest-change-to-public-lands-in-our-lifetime
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 Eiken2020-05-29 13:57:132020-05-29 13:57:13Biggest Change to Public Lands in a Lifetime! Meateater
The attached file lists the prioritized issues the LWCF Modernization committee has on it’s agenda. The highest priorities are those that we hope to work out with NPS during the postponed face to face retreat that was scheduled for April. We hoped to reschedule that retreat at some point in the future.. Reform table with […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged House Leadership to include a “Restoration and Resilience Jobs” program in future economic recovery packages. As unemployment surges past 30 million American workers, […]
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 Eiken2020-05-21 13:41:062020-05-22 15:54:12House Democrats Proposal for Stimulus Action on Restoration and Resilience 5-20-20
Michigan Conservation groups praise movement on ‘Great American Outdoors’ bill
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenMichigan conservation groups are praising the U.S. Senate’s passage last week of a bill that would provide hundreds of millions of dollars annually for restoration projects and act as an economic stimulus for the outdoor recreation industry. The Great American Outdoors Act — sponsored by Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado — would fully and permanently fund […]
Vote on Great American Outdoors Act in the House on the week of July 20th!!
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenWASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today announcing the House will vote on the Great American Outdoors Act in July: ( 6-23-20 ) “The House will consider the Great American Outdoors Act under a rule on the Floor during the work period at the end of July. […]
Governors Laud Passage of Great American Outdoor Act in the Senate and encourage the House to consider the measure.
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenGovernors applaud the passage of S. 3422, ( now renumbered as HR 1957 ) the Great American Outdoors Act. This bipartisan legislation will help states to meet their outdoor recreation needs by providing stability and certainty in funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and it does much to address the substantial backlog of deferred maintenance […]
Estimating State Share if GAOA passes
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenHere is an assessment, using Texas as an example, of the LWCF increases under GAOA compared to those from FY 20.. followed by an NPS assessment of thefthe various issues relative to GAOA and the state’s share. fyi […]
Senate Testimony on the Great American Outdoors Act.. Full and Dedicated funding for LWCF. June 8, 2020
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenSenator Udall CO presents the case for full and dedicated funding for LWCF. https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4885941/user-clip-udall-lwcf&fbclid=IwAR3diCTCthf4k0ByQikYH14aVJKdAUapJ6p0VykccZILKSZxz37R6HxmbDg Here is the speech by Senator Udall’s father Stewart Udall in support of the newly introduced LWCF Act in March 1963..fyi UdallLWCF1963Speech
2020 NASORLO LWCF Modernization Committee Summary
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenSome have asked the current members of the NASORLO LWCF Modernization Committee and what does the Committee do. Here is a response from Doug Beck, Chair ME. Who is on the modernization committee and what is the purpose? The modernization committee is made up of members of the National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison […]
A Request For Immediate Attention… Fully Funding LWCF
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info /by Doug EikenThe following has been sent out to SLO’s referring to the need for immediate action related to the Senate deliberation and vote on S 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act which permanently funds the LWCF at the $ 900 million dollar level. Currently, states and territories are to receive a 40% share of the appropriation, […]
Biggest Change to Public Lands in a Lifetime! Meateater
/in News & Events /by Doug EikenHere is a link to an article about the Great American Outdoors Act currently being deliberated in Congress. A good summary of the situation at the end of May 2020. https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/the-biggest-change-to-public-lands-in-our-lifetime
Modernization Committee Prioritized List of LWCF issues
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenThe attached file lists the prioritized issues the LWCF Modernization committee has on it’s agenda. The highest priorities are those that we hope to work out with NPS during the postponed face to face retreat that was scheduled for April. We hoped to reschedule that retreat at some point in the future.. Reform table with […]
House Democrats Proposal for Stimulus Action on Restoration and Resilience 5-20-20
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged House Leadership to include a “Restoration and Resilience Jobs” program in future economic recovery packages. As unemployment surges past 30 million American workers, […]