Entries by Doug Eiken

The organizational history of NASORLO through 2023

NASORLO was organized as a 501 c 4 non profit in North Dakota 1969 and redesignated to a 501 c 6 in 2014.  It’s role was stewardship and advocacy for the State Assistance Program of the Land and Water Conservation Fund.  It’s beginnings are outlined in the following attachment.  It’s historical documents and materials from […]

NASORLO Congressional visit takeaways 9-18-18

Thanks again Lauren and Susan for letting me join in meetings yesterday! I’ve written my takeaways from those conversations down, and welcome anyone’s additional insight/perspective. Also included the below article in case you all didn’t see this interview with Sen. Burr on his recent attention to LWCF.   Major takeaways following mtgs with staff from […]

Secretary Zinke announces $ 100 million in LWCF grants for state and local use.

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 […]

NGA supports LWCF re-authorization now!!

  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 […]

NASORLO Orientation Program for New Members 2020 Edition

National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers ( NASORLO ) Our Mission is:  We are the primary advocate for the State Assistance program of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. We do this through providing information, training, collecting data and preparing reports for use by the Department of Interior, Congress, our members, partners and communities […]