Entries by Doug Eiken

NPS State Project Pages

The National Park Service is in the process of creating comprehensive data on all projects and activities supported by NPS with each of the states.  They have implemented the website at  http://www.nps.gov/(stateinitials) where you use the state abbreviation in the address to get your state data..  [ For example.  www.nps.gov/mo will take you to the data for the state of Missouri […]

Benefits, benefits, benefits

To be an advocate for parks.. one must know, remember and articulate the benefits derived from the out of doors.  Go to www.naspd.org and scroll down the listings under the home icon, you will find a site with a listing of key benefits, along with other links to benefit studies and research, including extensive listing […]

The Work to Be Done… Advocacy

In this article from the May 2011 NRPA Magazine, Phillip Ginsburg, General Manager of the San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department, makes key points that not making investments in parks is a big mistake.  He cites key benefits of parks, including parks ability to attract businesses, parks create jobs, parks positively impact property values and increase the […]

Current NASORLO Priorities – 2010 Annual Meeting

The 2010-11 NASORLO priorities developed by the membership at the 2010 Annual Meeting are to 1.  Develop more informational materials on the state assistance program.  2.  Increase advocacy and presence in DC. 3.  Work on broadening the stateside coalition.  4.  Ensure SCORP changes meet state needs.  5.  Provide members with ongoing training and information.  See […]