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 […]
Senator Udall CO presents the case for full and dedicated funding for LWCF. https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4885941/user-clip-udall-lwcf&fbclid=IwAR3diCTCthf4k0ByQikYH14aVJKdAUapJ6p0VykccZILKSZxz37R6HxmbDg Here is the speech by Senator Udall’s father Stewart Udall in support of the newly introduced LWCF Act in March 1963..fyi UdallLWCF1963Speech
Some have asked the current members of the NASORLO LWCF Modernization Committee and what does the Committee do. Here is a response from Doug Beck, Chair ME. Who is on the modernization committee and what is the purpose? The modernization committee is made up of members of the National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison […]
The following has been sent out to SLO’s referring to the need for immediate action related to the Senate deliberation and vote on S 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act which permanently funds the LWCF at the $ 900 million dollar level. Currently, states and territories are to receive a 40% share of the appropriation, […]
Here is a link to an article about the Great American Outdoors Act currently being deliberated in Congress. A good summary of the situation at the end of May 2020. https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/the-biggest-change-to-public-lands-in-our-lifetime
The attached file lists the prioritized issues the LWCF Modernization committee has on it’s agenda. The highest priorities are those that we hope to work out with NPS during the postponed face to face retreat that was scheduled for April. We hoped to reschedule that retreat at some point in the future.. Reform table with […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged House Leadership to include a “Restoration and Resilience Jobs” program in future economic recovery packages. As unemployment surges past 30 million American workers, […]
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 […]
Here is a report from the Attorney General of California about restrictions on the closing of, or leasing of State Park property. fyi CA AG on Park Property
Here is the letter NRPA sent asking for full and dedicated funding through the Great American Outdoors Act ( S 3422 ) among other things. fyi NRPA Letter on Stimulus
