NASORLO’s and Various letters to Congress and DOI about LWCF grants and stimulus options 5-22-20

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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 administration.

       AFWA Letter to Congress_COVID-19Job Stimulus Opportunities_draft2 (1)

DOI response to AFWA letters – Basically saying they can do nothing, Congress must act to make changes.

       DOI response to AFWALetter_ScottCameronDOI

NRPA requests of Leadership – Full fund LWCF and one time major increase for ORLP

NRPA Letter on Stimulus

TNC Letter on Stimulus –  Basically pass GAOA.. full and dedicated funding of LWCF.

2020 TNC Corona Response Recommendations 3_30_20 Final

NASORLO Letters

LettersDOILeadership5-21-20signed

CPA NRPA Letters on Stimulus

CPA Letter to Congress about ORLP and urban grants

Speaking points to the Senate from Susan M.  about LWCF   grants in Delaware.  You can use as a draft for your comments..

  • Delaware has nearly 200 sites where LWCF Stateside funds were invested in parks making new or improved facilities.  Most of these were embedded inside of communities – urban, rural, and in-between.
  • Over 44,000 sites nationwide have seen LWCF park assistance in nearly every county in the US and US Territories; sites include cities, towns, and county parks, as well as state parks.
  • In 2017,  the City of Wilmington was awarded a urban park LWCF grant to add to and refresh Father Tucker Park.  Located in the Westside community, the park is vital for urban neighborhood play, cultural gatherings, and sports activity.  Sen. Carper is quoted on July 27, 2017, that the $300,000 grant (matched 50:50) will “breathe new life back” into the neighborhood.
  • Outdoor recreation is both intrinsic and measurable. We know 96% of Delawareans report outdoor recreation has a place in their lives.  55% go outdoors for physical fitness.  In our most densely populated areas, outdoor recreation ranks highly as a needed community offering.   (DE 2018-2024 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan)
  • These are unprecedented times calling for unprecedented action. The severity of this pandemic and social justice matters at our doorstep have amplified the need for places to heal, grow, inspire, play and create. While America is blessed with great outdoor places yet not everyone has access.
  • GAOA will fill outdoor recreation gaps where people need it the most; it will make better the places we visit now; it is a deposit in the vital threads in our community fabric.
  • Societal returns are more important than ever. When we invest in community parks we immerse our children in nature, we introduce families of all backgrounds to the great outdoors.  These investments return yields of community vibrancy, community cohesion, better health.