It was reported today the LWCF reauthorization with a 40% state share will not be taken up in the Lame Duck session.. see second story below.. However late tonite there is a chance something might be done to include it in the CR which was just passed in the Senate.. ( read the latest, as […]
PUBLIC LANDS Bishop aims to have LWCF deal ‘tied up’ early next week Kellie Lunney, E&E News reporter Published: Friday, November 30, 2018 Lawmakers and advocates rallied yesterday on Capitol Hill for reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. @LWCFCOALITION/Twitter Lawmakers are “amazingly close” to a deal that would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water […]
Here is the most recent summary of the House and Senate versions for LWCF. fyi Published: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Republican Reps. Paul Gosar of Arizona, Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Louie Gohmert of Texas are among the House Natural Resources Committee members opposed to bipartisan Land and Water Conservation Fund legislation. U.S. House/Wikipedia Six House […]
The latest and most accurate update on the status of the expired LWCF..Oct. 25th 2018. Lapsed Conservation Fund Awaits Lame-Duck Congress: BGOV OnPoint By Adam M. Taylor | October 25, 2018 03:53PM ET | Bloomberg Government The debate over simply extending the Land and Water Conservation Fund or making it permanent could be resolved […]
Larry Jackson, 23, shoots hoops at Hunter Park in Wilkinsburg every day. Hunter Park in the Pittsburgh suburbs can’t compare in size or prestige to the Gettysburg battlefield, but the two attractions have a common funding source in their past.Larry Jackson spends so much time at the small park in Wilkinsburg that his basketball has gone […]
Here are the official documents related to the 100 million dollar regular apportionment for LWCF and the 61 million dollar + GOMESA for FY 18.. FY18 LWCF Apportionment Certificate Letter on FY18 LWCF Apportioment – Copy
The following is a summary of an updated report and a link to it, from the Congressional Research Service on the history, evolution and issues related to LWCF. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act of 1965 was enacted to help preserve, develop, and ensure access to outdoor recreation facilities to strengthen the health […]
WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Ryan K. Zinke today announced a $100 million distribution from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 States, the Territories, and the District of Columbia for state-identified outdoor recreation and conservation projects. LWCF funds are non-taxpayer dollars derived from Outer Continental Shelf lease revenues and are awarded […]
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) For decades, governors have used LWCF grants to fund parks and other outdoor recreation initiatives. This program has been an instrumental tool for states to address their conservation needs. We encourage you to quickly reach an agreement on reauthorization. Any lapse would create budgetary uncertainties for states that […]
The following are four articles, including California’s veto of their Office and a signed accord related to the growing Outdoor Recreation Offices in the states. The OREC movement gains momentum (July) ‘Confluence’ gathering works toward debut of national platform to strengthen and align state-level efforts. DREW SIMMONS From left to right: Luis Benitez, director of […]
