The following are the joint letters the LWCF State Partners sent to Congress about the FY 2020 LWCF appropriations.. Basically asking for full funding, but if not, at least $ 175 million, with ORLP getting $ 25 million, NPS Admin $ 4 + million and the rest in formula grants to the states and territories.. […]
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), ranking Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will introduce today bipartisan legislation to provide permanent, full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, his office confirmed last night. The “Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act” would make funding for the LWCF mandatory at its current authorized annual level of $900 […]
For documentation purposes NASORLO is listing below links to previous attempts to revitalize the LWCF and to restore robust and guaranteed funding for state outdoor recreation grants. Each of these significant efforts were the result of national studies which showed the need for and benefits of state and local outdoor recreation and the values to […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2019-04-04 21:23:142021-04-28 10:06:47A brief history of efforts in the last 32 years to restore equity to state outdoor recreation grants. Updated 8-29-20
The following file shows how funds will be appropriated under the new LWCF re-authorization act, P.L. 116-9. Basically, there are three changes. 1. Permanently authorizes LWCF. 2. Provides states and territories with a 40% share of total LWCF which now includes in it’s total for calculating the 40%, annual distribution from GOMESA. 3. And makes […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2019-03-29 13:00:272019-03-29 19:39:06Funding for States and Territories under P.L. 116-9 – John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act is detailed.
Bernhardt on LWCF: ‘I’m a believer’ Kellie Lunney, E&E News reporter Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt today reassured senators concerned about the administration’s paltry fiscal 2020 budget request for the Land and Water Conservation Fund that he would work with them “to make things land in the right place.” The Colorado native praised Congress for […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2019-03-28 15:32:402019-03-28 15:32:40New Interior Secretary is a ” believer ” in LWCF !
Dozens of outdoor recreation business owners across the country are calling on congressional appropriators to put $900 million into the Land and Water Conservation Fund in fiscal 2020. “Outdoor recreation is an $887 billion — and growing — industry,” the group wrote in a lettertoday to Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), the […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2019-03-25 16:42:452019-03-25 16:42:45Outdoor Industry tells Congress to full fund LWCF!
As the President signs S 47, permanent re-authorization of LWCF with a 40% set aside for state programs the question remains.. What did Congress mean when it said 40% for states. NASORLO was told the original compromise said it was for state outdoor recreation grants through the State Assistance Program of LWCF. Which meant if […]
https://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.png00Doug Eikenhttps://www.nasorlo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/site_header_logoShort.pngDoug Eiken2019-03-12 10:10:252019-03-13 11:36:27LWCF and S 47….When is 40% NOT 40%
Trump to sign LWCF bill after proposing to defund program Kellie Lunney, E&E News reporter Published: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and House Natural Resources Chairman Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) doing an interview about the recently approved public lands package. The president is set to sign it today. @RepRaulGrijalva/Twitter […]
Kellie Lunney, E&E News reporter Published: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 The House voted last night to send public lands legislation to the president. C-SPAN The House last night overwhelmingly passed a massive, bipartisan public lands package, securing well over the two-thirds’ support needed to pass the legislation under suspension. The measure, which the Senate passed 92-8 […]
FY 2020 Appropriations Letters
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenThe following are the joint letters the LWCF State Partners sent to Congress about the FY 2020 LWCF appropriations.. Basically asking for full funding, but if not, at least $ 175 million, with ORLP getting $ 25 million, NPS Admin $ 4 + million and the rest in formula grants to the states and territories.. […]
Bipartisan bill calls for mandatory LWCF funding
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenSen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), ranking Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will introduce today bipartisan legislation to provide permanent, full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, his office confirmed last night. The “Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act” would make funding for the LWCF mandatory at its current authorized annual level of $900 […]
A brief history of efforts in the last 32 years to restore equity to state outdoor recreation grants. Updated 8-29-20
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenFor documentation purposes NASORLO is listing below links to previous attempts to revitalize the LWCF and to restore robust and guaranteed funding for state outdoor recreation grants. Each of these significant efforts were the result of national studies which showed the need for and benefits of state and local outdoor recreation and the values to […]
Funding for States and Territories under P.L. 116-9 – John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act is detailed.
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThe following file shows how funds will be appropriated under the new LWCF re-authorization act, P.L. 116-9. Basically, there are three changes. 1. Permanently authorizes LWCF. 2. Provides states and territories with a 40% share of total LWCF which now includes in it’s total for calculating the 40%, annual distribution from GOMESA. 3. And makes […]
New Interior Secretary is a ” believer ” in LWCF !
/in Articles, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenBernhardt on LWCF: ‘I’m a believer’ Kellie Lunney, E&E News reporter Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt today reassured senators concerned about the administration’s paltry fiscal 2020 budget request for the Land and Water Conservation Fund that he would work with them “to make things land in the right place.” The Colorado native praised Congress for […]
Outdoor Industry tells Congress to full fund LWCF!
/in Advocacy and Funding, Articles, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenDozens of outdoor recreation business owners across the country are calling on congressional appropriators to put $900 million into the Land and Water Conservation Fund in fiscal 2020. “Outdoor recreation is an $887 billion — and growing — industry,” the group wrote in a lettertoday to Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), the […]
Correct LWCF funding options S 47
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenHere is the corrected file on 40% funding options for state grants in S 47, as signed today.. S 47 LWCF Funding Possibilities Corrected
LWCF and S 47….When is 40% NOT 40%
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenAs the President signs S 47, permanent re-authorization of LWCF with a 40% set aside for state programs the question remains.. What did Congress mean when it said 40% for states. NASORLO was told the original compromise said it was for state outdoor recreation grants through the State Assistance Program of LWCF. Which meant if […]
Presidents signs.. then defunds LWCF in 2020 !
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenTrump to sign LWCF bill after proposing to defund program Kellie Lunney, E&E News reporter Published: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and House Natural Resources Chairman Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) doing an interview about the recently approved public lands package. The president is set to sign it today. @RepRaulGrijalva/Twitter […]
LWCF Re-Authorization.. The backgroud
/in Articles, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenKellie Lunney, E&E News reporter Published: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 The House voted last night to send public lands legislation to the president. C-SPAN The House last night overwhelmingly passed a massive, bipartisan public lands package, securing well over the two-thirds’ support needed to pass the legislation under suspension. The measure, which the Senate passed 92-8 […]