Arizona State Data Sheets

To access the Arizona State Data Sheets go to: 4pg_Fact_Sheet_Arizona2 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 […]

Alabama Data Sheets

To access the Alabama data sheets click the following: 4Pg_Fact_Sheet_Alabama_2   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   […]

Alaska Data Sheets

To access the Alaska state data sheet, click here: 4pg_Fact_Sheet_Alaska_2 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 and […]

Protected: Interviews Pre Summit and Report on Proceedings and Recommendations Post Summit

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Presentations from the Summit

Attached is a summary and a PP file from each of the presentations at the LWCF in Denver, April 11-12, 2013.  Dr. Haas gave an historical perspective, Fearn pointed out the need to be more inclusive in developing partners for LWCF, Lynch’s presentation relates to the organization and development of the State Assistance Program, both […]

Find your state’s most current State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

The following link to the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals ( SORP ) takes you to your state’s outdoor recreation plan.  Go to: http://www.recpro.org/scorps

Veterans Comment on the value of the outdoors to healing and addressing why LWCF needs to be fully funded!

See these short videos from Vet Voice Foundation members sharing their view on why Congress needs to continually support full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Rex Hegdahl – Washington  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1dK6ojzdNs&sns=em Andres Lazo – New Mexico  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqDr0Cx4m1g Bernie Digman – New Mexico  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8NlDEM_yMw Vitali Mostovoj –  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7jB_B6hxAI Martin Ledezma – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7jB_B6hxAI Tom Mullins – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7jB_B6hxAI  

NASPD Supports LWCF at Summit and in Washington DC effort

Thanks to NASPD President Geigis for reporting this in her monthly newsletter. NASPD’S LEADERSHIP IN PROMOTING THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATIONFUND (LWCF) LWCF Denver Summit Update:Domenic Bravo (WY), Bill Bryan(MO) and Tom Wolfe (DC Rep) have been busy coordinating theLWCF Summit to be held in Denver, CO on April 11-12. The Summit, sponsored by NASPD and NASORLO, […]

National Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation released.

The Outdoor Industry Association has released national data on the economic impact of outdoor recreation.  Go to the link below to find specific state by state outdoor recreation economic impact data. http://www.outdoorindustry.org/advocacy/recreation/economy.html

Low Income neighborhoods lack key amenities and maintenance to be used for youth activity

The Inequality of Playgrounds By Emily Badger Low-income, minority neighborhoods in cities are often heavily disinvested places, with less money spent there on road repair, civic infrastructure or cultural projects than in other parts of town. This pattern, it appears, may even extend to public parks, with the result that the children who need exercise […]