Sen. Barrasso floats LWCF bill to revive state grants Phil Taylor, E&E reporterPublished: Friday, November 20, 2015 Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today unveiled a new bill that would reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund for a decade and require that significantly more money go to states.Barrasso’s bill would require 60 percent of money appropriated […]
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 Eiken2015-11-20 13:09:182015-11-20 15:12:48Senator Barrasso unveils a bill to restore original intent and formula of LWCF
Here is a summary of the official Administration position on Rep. Bishop’s bill proposal to reauthorize the LWCF with 50% set aside for state, local and urban outdoor recreation grants.. From the Mountain News Editor’s Notes… In the Rockies today, the Obama administration weighs in on debate about the future of the Land and Water […]
Rep. Bishop makes case for reforming LWCF Phil Taylor, E&E reporter Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 House Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) this morning sought to rally support for his bill to overhaul the Land and Water Conservation Fund, arguing that federal spending under the 50-year-old program is “out of balance” and “wrong.” Bishop […]
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 Eiken2015-11-18 22:33:062015-11-18 22:33:06Summary of LWCF Hearing in House 11-18-15
Attached is a summary of the Conference Committee action in 1976 that stripped the LWCF from a 60% share of the proceeds, to no guarantee. It should be noted that there was no criticism of the state and local use of the fund, but internal discussions seemed to drive the change so that federal land […]
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Here is the link to obtain your states economic impact assessment of local parks from a study conducted the the National Recreation and Park Association… http://www.nrpa.org/parkeconreport-state-charts/
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Committee to review Bishop bill overhauling LWCF Phil Taylor, E&E reporter Published: Monday, November 16, 2015 This story was updated at 4:06 p.m. EST. The House Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday will review a draft bill to overhaul the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a major step in what’s become a testy debate over how […]
Here are links to a discussion draft of a proposed revision of the LWCF by Chairman Bishop of the House NR Committee. This draft restores a 50% share to state and local grants, although there are other diversions proposed that are quite controversial. NASORLO is supportive of the state focus of this bill, but is […]
These links sheds light on the question of what has happened to the state grants portion of LWCF over the years and why state grants have been diminished, even though they were guaranteed a 60% share of LWCF, when the Act originally was drafted. For your review and information LWCF History CRS 2014 Print this […]
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 Eiken2015-11-04 11:15:352015-11-04 11:15:35A Summary of the History of LWCF and How states lost the battle for LWCF cash!
The National Governors Association today urged congressional leaders to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund before it expires tomorrow night, marking the latest show of bipartisan support for the 50-year-old law. The governors sent a letter to the leaders of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources and House Natural Resources committees, warning that expiration would […]
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Senator Barrasso unveils a bill to restore original intent and formula of LWCF
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenSen. Barrasso floats LWCF bill to revive state grants Phil Taylor, E&E reporterPublished: Friday, November 20, 2015 Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today unveiled a new bill that would reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund for a decade and require that significantly more money go to states.Barrasso’s bill would require 60 percent of money appropriated […]
The Administration opposes Bishop LWCF reauthorization
/in News & Events /by Doug EikenHere is a summary of the official Administration position on Rep. Bishop’s bill proposal to reauthorize the LWCF with 50% set aside for state, local and urban outdoor recreation grants.. From the Mountain News Editor’s Notes… In the Rockies today, the Obama administration weighs in on debate about the future of the Land and Water […]
Summary of LWCF Hearing in House 11-18-15
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenRep. Bishop makes case for reforming LWCF Phil Taylor, E&E reporter Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 House Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) this morning sought to rally support for his bill to overhaul the Land and Water Conservation Fund, arguing that federal spending under the 50-year-old program is “out of balance” and “wrong.” Bishop […]
The loss of the state 60% share – the rest of the story !!
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenAttached is a summary of the Conference Committee action in 1976 that stripped the LWCF from a 60% share of the proceeds, to no guarantee. It should be noted that there was no criticism of the state and local use of the fund, but internal discussions seemed to drive the change so that federal land […]
NRPA Releases State by State economic impact of local parks
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenHere is the link to obtain your states economic impact assessment of local parks from a study conducted the the National Recreation and Park Association… http://www.nrpa.org/parkeconreport-state-charts/
The latest on Bishop LWCF Hearing ( Energy and Environment News )
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenCommittee to review Bishop bill overhauling LWCF Phil Taylor, E&E reporter Published: Monday, November 16, 2015 This story was updated at 4:06 p.m. EST. The House Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday will review a draft bill to overhaul the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a major step in what’s become a testy debate over how […]
Rep. Bishop – Discussion Draft of LWCF Reauthorization
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenHere are links to a discussion draft of a proposed revision of the LWCF by Chairman Bishop of the House NR Committee. This draft restores a 50% share to state and local grants, although there are other diversions proposed that are quite controversial. NASORLO is supportive of the state focus of this bill, but is […]
A Summary of the History of LWCF and How states lost the battle for LWCF cash!
/in Advocacy and Funding, Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThese links sheds light on the question of what has happened to the state grants portion of LWCF over the years and why state grants have been diminished, even though they were guaranteed a 60% share of LWCF, when the Act originally was drafted. For your review and information LWCF History CRS 2014 Print this […]
Governors urge extension of LWCF
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThe National Governors Association today urged congressional leaders to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund before it expires tomorrow night, marking the latest show of bipartisan support for the 50-year-old law. The governors sent a letter to the leaders of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources and House Natural Resources committees, warning that expiration would […]
NGA Sends letter in support of LWCF Reauthorization 9-28-15
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenHere is the latest letter supporting LWCF reauthorization from the National Governors Association.. NGA Letter on LWCF Reauthorization – 29 Sept 2015