New Secretary of Interior Jewell ” Big Believer in LWCF State Assistance”

Written by: Joel Pannell, Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, National Recreation and Park Association Last Tuesday NRPA President and CEO, Barbara Tulipane, met with the new Secretary for the Department of Interior (DOI), Sally Jewell, to discuss the federal agency’s role in championing community parks. NRPA has an enduring interest in cultivating a relationship with any DOI […]

Research shows living near parks make a difference

Thanks to SORP for publishing the following: Living Near a Green Park; The “Life-Satisfaction” Factor Courtesy of the Bird Education Network by Paul Baicich Living near a park — an urban park with green space, one that is nature-filled and bird-filled — can make a difference in lowering mental distress and raising a feeling of […]

State LWCF Data Pages for 2017

Scroll down and find, within the category of Data Pages Available for States,  are located the latest 2017 summaries of the benefits of the LWCF, with special focus on the State and Local Assistance Program for outdoor recreation.  Thank you to the National Recreation and Park Association ( NRPA ) and to those states responding […]

History of LWCF from it’s inception to 2014

Here is a link to a Congressional Research Service update report of 2014 on the LWCF.  It gives a very good overview of the program and it’s history, including annual appropriations and percentages.. It is worth looking at and printing for your reference and advocacy purposes.   https://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL33531.pdf

Wyoming State Data Pages

To access the Wyoming State Data Sheets go to: 4pg_Fact_Sheet_Wyoming2 To obtain other data sheets related to the LWCF see the following. LWCF Coalition data sheets go to: http://www.lwcfcoalition.org/usa-conservation.html Then find your state on the left and click to find the data sheet.   NRPA LWCF state and local assistance summary document: http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/nrpaorg/Professional_Development/Conferences_and_Schools/Legislative_Forum/Printed_Materials/LWCF-Overview-Flyer.pdf   Cut […]

Wisconsin State Data Pages

To access the Wisconsin State Data Sheets go to: 4pg_Fact_Sheet_Wisconsin2 To obtain other data sheets related to the LWCF see the following. LWCF Coalition data sheets go to: http://www.lwcfcoalition.org/usa-conservation.html Then find your state on the left and click to find the data sheet.   NRPA LWCF state and local assistance summary document: http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/nrpaorg/Professional_Development/Conferences_and_Schools/Legislative_Forum/Printed_Materials/LWCF-Overview-Flyer.pdf   Cut […]

West Virginia State Data Pages

To access the West Virginia State Data Sheets go to: 4pg_Fact_Sheet_WestVirginia2 To obtain other data sheets related to the LWCF see the following. LWCF Coalition data sheets go to: http://www.lwcfcoalition.org/usa-conservation.html Then find your state on the left and click to find the data sheet.   NRPA LWCF state and local assistance summary document: http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/nrpaorg/Professional_Development/Conferences_and_Schools/Legislative_Forum/Printed_Materials/LWCF-Overview-Flyer.pdf   […]

Washington State Data Sheets

To access the Washington State Data Sheets go to: 4pg_Fact_Sheet_Washington2 To obtain other data sheets related to the LWCF see the following. LWCF Coalition data sheets go to: http://www.lwcfcoalition.org/usa-conservation.html Then find your state on the left and click to find the data sheet.   NRPA LWCF state and local assistance summary document: http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/nrpaorg/Professional_Development/Conferences_and_Schools/Legislative_Forum/Printed_Materials/LWCF-Overview-Flyer.pdf   Cut […]

Virginia State Data Sheets

To access the Virginia State Data Sheets go to: 4pg_Fact_Sheet_Virginia2 To obtain other data sheets related to the LWCF see the following. LWCF Coalition data sheets go to: http://www.lwcfcoalition.org/usa-conservation.html Then find your state on the left and click to find the data sheet.   NRPA LWCF state and local assistance summary document: http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/nrpaorg/Professional_Development/Conferences_and_Schools/Legislative_Forum/Printed_Materials/LWCF-Overview-Flyer.pdf   Cut […]

Vermont State Data Pages

To access the Vermont State Data Sheets go to: 4pg_Fact_Sheet_Vermont2 To obtain other data sheets related to the LWCF see the following. LWCF Coalition data sheets go to: http://www.lwcfcoalition.org/usa-conservation.html Then find your state on the left and click to find the data sheet.   NRPA LWCF state and local assistance summary document: http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/nrpaorg/Professional_Development/Conferences_and_Schools/Legislative_Forum/Printed_Materials/LWCF-Overview-Flyer.pdf   Cut […]