Attached is our Federal LWCF State Administrative Fact Sheet shared with Congressional staff in an effort support our request for permission to use up to 7% of our state/territory allocation for administration of the program. ( Similar to the national rec. trails program ). We are trying to find the means to do this through […]
The latest and most accurate update on the status of the expired LWCF..Oct. 25th 2018. Lapsed Conservation Fund Awaits Lame-Duck Congress: BGOV OnPoint By Adam M. Taylor | October 25, 2018 03:53PM ET | Bloomberg Government The debate over simply extending the Land and Water Conservation Fund or making it permanent could be resolved […]
Contents of a letter from Joel Lynch related to a directive from OMB related to the delay and reduction of GOMESA funds. ( Ed. comment.. it appears mandatory funds are not mandatory, unless other mandatory funds are reduced.. go figure..) I wanted to give you all a heads up that OMB has informed agencies with […]
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 Eiken2018-10-25 09:28:032018-11-15 17:34:56GOMESA allocations delayed/reduced and LWCF re-authorization held up ? 11-14-18
Larry Jackson, 23, shoots hoops at Hunter Park in Wilkinsburg every day. Hunter Park in the Pittsburgh suburbs can’t compare in size or prestige to the Gettysburg battlefield, but the two attractions have a common funding source in their past.Larry Jackson spends so much time at the small park in Wilkinsburg that his basketball has gone […]
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 Eiken2018-10-22 11:01:082018-10-22 11:01:08This Federal Program helped pay for a Park near you, now it’s future is in limbo !
Here is the latest list NASORLO has of key contacts in each state.. Probably more accurate than the outdated SLO list below.. But to find out possible contacts in each state, you might want to check both.. KeyLWCFAdministrators2020August Here is what NPS sent to me as the latest list of official SLOs and Alternate SLOs.. […]
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 Eiken2018-10-16 10:24:122020-11-25 12:57:04LWCF Contacts list for each state – August 2020
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 […]
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 Eiken2018-10-04 16:30:512023-04-26 16:07:15The organizational history of NASORLO through 2023
Here are the official documents related to the 100 million dollar regular apportionment for LWCF and the 61 million dollar + GOMESA for FY 18.. FY18 LWCF Apportionment Certificate Letter on FY18 LWCF Apportioment – Copy
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 Eiken2018-09-21 09:37:492018-09-21 10:26:24FY 18 Apportionment and Letter released 9-21-18
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 […]
The following is a summary of an updated report and a link to it, from the Congressional Research Service on the history, evolution and issues related to LWCF. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act of 1965 was enacted to help preserve, develop, and ensure access to outdoor recreation facilities to strengthen the health […]
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 […]
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 Eiken2018-09-18 16:50:432018-09-18 17:31:26Secretary Zinke announces $ 100 million in LWCF grants for state and local use.
NASORLO requests an Administrative Fee for LWCF
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenAttached is our Federal LWCF State Administrative Fact Sheet shared with Congressional staff in an effort support our request for permission to use up to 7% of our state/territory allocation for administration of the program. ( Similar to the national rec. trails program ). We are trying to find the means to do this through […]
LWCF awaits a Lame Duck Congress..The latest update
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThe latest and most accurate update on the status of the expired LWCF..Oct. 25th 2018. Lapsed Conservation Fund Awaits Lame-Duck Congress: BGOV OnPoint By Adam M. Taylor | October 25, 2018 03:53PM ET | Bloomberg Government The debate over simply extending the Land and Water Conservation Fund or making it permanent could be resolved […]
GOMESA allocations delayed/reduced and LWCF re-authorization held up ? 11-14-18
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenContents of a letter from Joel Lynch related to a directive from OMB related to the delay and reduction of GOMESA funds. ( Ed. comment.. it appears mandatory funds are not mandatory, unless other mandatory funds are reduced.. go figure..) I wanted to give you all a heads up that OMB has informed agencies with […]
This Federal Program helped pay for a Park near you, now it’s future is in limbo !
/in News & Events /by Doug EikenLarry Jackson, 23, shoots hoops at Hunter Park in Wilkinsburg every day. Hunter Park in the Pittsburgh suburbs can’t compare in size or prestige to the Gettysburg battlefield, but the two attractions have a common funding source in their past.Larry Jackson spends so much time at the small park in Wilkinsburg that his basketball has gone […]
LWCF Contacts list for each state – August 2020
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info /by Doug EikenHere is the latest list NASORLO has of key contacts in each state.. Probably more accurate than the outdated SLO list below.. But to find out possible contacts in each state, you might want to check both.. KeyLWCFAdministrators2020August Here is what NPS sent to me as the latest list of official SLOs and Alternate SLOs.. […]
The organizational history of NASORLO through 2023
/in History of NASORLO, Member Info /by Doug EikenNASORLO 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 […]
FY 18 Apportionment and Letter released 9-21-18
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenHere are the official documents related to the 100 million dollar regular apportionment for LWCF and the 61 million dollar + GOMESA for FY 18.. FY18 LWCF Apportionment Certificate Letter on FY18 LWCF Apportioment – Copy
NASORLO Congressional visit takeaways 9-18-18
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenThanks 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 […]
Updated Congressional Overview of LWCF 2018
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThe following is a summary of an updated report and a link to it, from the Congressional Research Service on the history, evolution and issues related to LWCF. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act of 1965 was enacted to help preserve, develop, and ensure access to outdoor recreation facilities to strengthen the health […]
Secretary Zinke announces $ 100 million in LWCF grants for state and local use.
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenWASHINGTON – 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 […]