A section for those who want to support the state grants portion of LWCF and are actively engaged in advocacy or assisting in securing matching funds for state and local projects.
After the pomp and circumstance of enacting the Great American Outdoors Act — the “holy grail” of conservation legislation for which advocates have been clamoring for decades — the Trump administration has missed a key deadline for implementation of the landmark law. Furthermore, the administration is offering no guidance about when it plans to turn […]
Follow the link to the information on how to participate … ie.. The Speakers are great !!! All you ever need, or want to, know on LWCF State grants. President Lanterman, Vice President Feldbaum, Kyle Simpson from NRPA and Joel Lynch from NPS. Ask questions and interact with these professionals.. Good News In Parks Show […]
Fwd: “Special Edition”, Good News In Parks! – October 26th (1:00pm-2:15pm). Eastern Time. Answer questions and receive information on the revitalized LWCF. No cost to register.. See the program details below to find out how to register. The show offers professionals the opportunity to earn CEUs accredited by (IACET) International Association of Continuing Education and […]
For an article on how the Great American Outdoors Act, a long desired goal for parks and recreation advocates, passed recently, go to the following link to the LWCF Coalition web site. https://www.lwcfcoalition.com/blog/the-great-american-outdoors-act-from-start-to-finish?fbclid=IwAR3m0QSWNg5JZBex0OoiW-mtYtE73YfJb393c9kKxEcxBeJv6B-yyr7KTeE
The Game Time corporation has a 55 page guide to assist you in finding options for funding parks and recreation projects in your state and hometown. Go to the following link, fill out some information and they will allow you to download this guide. Go to the link and follow the instructions to get your […]
Article and Post from the Wilderness Society 8-04-20 Official Press Release… “Great American Outdoors Act” signed into law, permanently guaranteeing full LWCF funding WASHINGTON, August 4, 2020 — With today’s signing of the “Great American Outdoors Act” into law, the Land and Water Conservation Fund is now permanently and fully funded at $900 million a year, something […]
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. […]
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
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, […]
AFWA # 1 – Draft – Their first draft recommended a 6 year temporary reduction of the LWCF grants to 25%. Not in the final draft letter # 2. AFWA # 2 – Recommending relaxation of 6 f provisions and allow use of LWCF for deferred maintenance on LWCF lands, plus 10% for state LWCF […]
