How the GAOA passed Congress… An Overview from the Start to the Finish!

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

PlayCore/Game Time state and local parks/recreation funding information and sources.

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 […]

Statements on the Great American Outdoor Act signed into law today, August 4, 2020

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 […]

House Passes the Great American Outdoors Act ! President Lanterman Comments..

Washington (CNN)The House voted on Wednesday to approve a sweeping and historic conservation and public lands bill that President Donald Trump has pledged to sign into law. NASORLO President, Linda Lanterman KS had this to say about this effort: “The passing of this landmark bill is a true testament to the power of grassroots efforts […]

Hoyer sets House vote for HR 1957 – GAOA – for July 22 !!

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) yesterday released plans for the coming weeks. Francis Chung/E&E News The House has set a date for consideration of the “Great American Outdoors Act,” along with spending and defense legislation. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) announced last night that lawmakers would debate and vote next week on a […]

Great Summary GAOA by State Congressional Media Service

Please access the posted link to learn all about the GAOA.. fyi Great American Outdoors Act Summary

Michigan Conservation groups praise movement on ‘Great American Outdoors’ bill

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 […]

Vote on Great American Outdoors Act in the House on the week of July 20th!!

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.  […]

Governors Laud Passage of Great American Outdoor Act in the Senate and encourage the House to consider the measure.

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 […]

Estimating State Share if GAOA passes

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                                    […]