AFWA # 1 – Draft – Their first draft recommended a 6 year temporary reduction of the LWCF grants to 25%. Not in the final draft letter # 2. AFWA # 2 – Recommending relaxation of 6 f provisions and allow use of LWCF for deferred maintenance on LWCF lands, plus 10% for state LWCF […]
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 Eiken2020-05-21 13:33:582020-06-07 18:32:19NASORLO’s and Various letters to Congress and DOI about LWCF grants and stimulus options 5-22-20
Here is a report from the Attorney General of California about restrictions on the closing of, or leasing of State Park property. fyi CA AG on Park Property
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 Eiken2020-05-20 13:21:422020-05-20 13:21:42California AG on Closing Park Property
Here is the letter NRPA sent asking for full and dedicated funding through the Great American Outdoors Act ( S 3422 ) among other things. fyi NRPA Letter on Stimulus
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 Eiken2020-04-29 11:19:422020-04-29 11:19:42NRPA Corna virus 19 Letter to Congress April 2020
Here is the letter sent to Secretary of Interior Bernhardt from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies requesting changes to address the fiscal impact on states from federal requirements, including reducing the required matching funds. LWCF was included to be reduced from 50% to 25% for a period of 6 years.. fyi.. AFWA Letter […]
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 Eiken2020-04-13 16:35:412020-04-13 16:35:41Letter to the Secretary from the Assn. of Fish and Wildlife Agencies concerning lowering the state match for fed programs.. LWCF to 25% match
From: Joel Lynch \\signed\\ Chief, State and Local Assistance Programs Division Subject: FY2020 Apportionment and Latest Grant Cycle Update The purpose of this memorandum is to update our LWCF Partners with regards to a number of ongoing changes since my March 17, 2020 memo, as well as provide a copy of the FY2020 apportionment certificate. […]
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced $227,125,000 will be distributed from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 states, five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia for specified park and outdoor recreation and conservation projects. This represents an increase of $57 […]
This information was sent out by SORP. It can provide you with information about a variety of outdoor recreation research, applications, best practices and information. Past Webinars – Available for Viewing Ordinarily we allow access to our past webinars for members of SORP only, but with everyone experiencing some form of quarantine – we decided […]
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March 19, 2020. The Seattle Times editorial board As Congress provides economic support amid the coronavirus pandemic, it should also fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and a backlog of National Parks maintenance work. Before the virus crisis spread in the U.S., Congress was moving toward fully funding these programs to support outdoor […]
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 Eiken2020-03-20 10:06:552020-03-20 10:19:35Seattle Times Editorial: Congress must support parks and open-space fund
Alexandra Lange is the architecture critic at Curbed magazine. ” People often see parks as a destination for something specific, like soccer fields, barbecues or playgrounds, and all of those functions must now be avoided. But that doesn’t make the parks any less valuable. I’m sheltering in place in Brooklyn with my family, and every […]
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 Eiken2020-03-20 09:59:142020-03-20 10:21:16Futurist – Parks priority due to changes caused by the pandemic
A victory for conservation may be imminent. Congress looks poised to pass a bill that will provide stable annual spending streams from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for the foreseeable future. If the bill passes, the entire $900 million that goes into the fund each year, most of it from offshore oil and gas lease […]
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 Eiken2020-03-13 08:08:152020-03-13 08:28:02Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund: Three Next Steps
NASORLO’s and Various letters to Congress and DOI about LWCF grants and stimulus options 5-22-20
/in LWCF Advocacy and Funding Tool Kit, Member Info /by Doug EikenAFWA # 1 – Draft – Their first draft recommended a 6 year temporary reduction of the LWCF grants to 25%. Not in the final draft letter # 2. AFWA # 2 – Recommending relaxation of 6 f provisions and allow use of LWCF for deferred maintenance on LWCF lands, plus 10% for state LWCF […]
California AG on Closing Park Property
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenHere is a report from the Attorney General of California about restrictions on the closing of, or leasing of State Park property. fyi CA AG on Park Property
NRPA Corna virus 19 Letter to Congress April 2020
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenHere is the letter NRPA sent asking for full and dedicated funding through the Great American Outdoors Act ( S 3422 ) among other things. fyi NRPA Letter on Stimulus
Letter to the Secretary from the Assn. of Fish and Wildlife Agencies concerning lowering the state match for fed programs.. LWCF to 25% match
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenHere is the letter sent to Secretary of Interior Bernhardt from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies requesting changes to address the fiscal impact on states from federal requirements, including reducing the required matching funds. LWCF was included to be reduced from 50% to 25% for a period of 6 years.. fyi.. AFWA Letter […]
FY 2020 Apportionment Memo, Detail and other pertinent LWCF grants information NPS 4-10-20
/in Member Info /by Doug EikenFrom: Joel Lynch \\signed\\ Chief, State and Local Assistance Programs Division Subject: FY2020 Apportionment and Latest Grant Cycle Update The purpose of this memorandum is to update our LWCF Partners with regards to a number of ongoing changes since my March 17, 2020 memo, as well as provide a copy of the FY2020 apportionment certificate. […]
Secretary Bernhardt announces $ 227,125,000 LWCF Apportionment for 2020
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenDate: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced $227,125,000 will be distributed from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 states, five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia for specified park and outdoor recreation and conservation projects. This represents an increase of $57 […]
Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals ( SORP ) make their catalog of previous training Webinars available at no cost !
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenThis information was sent out by SORP. It can provide you with information about a variety of outdoor recreation research, applications, best practices and information. Past Webinars – Available for Viewing Ordinarily we allow access to our past webinars for members of SORP only, but with everyone experiencing some form of quarantine – we decided […]
Seattle Times Editorial: Congress must support parks and open-space fund
/in News & Events /by Doug EikenMarch 19, 2020. The Seattle Times editorial board As Congress provides economic support amid the coronavirus pandemic, it should also fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and a backlog of National Parks maintenance work. Before the virus crisis spread in the U.S., Congress was moving toward fully funding these programs to support outdoor […]
Futurist – Parks priority due to changes caused by the pandemic
/in News & Events /by Doug EikenAlexandra Lange is the architecture critic at Curbed magazine. ” People often see parks as a destination for something specific, like soccer fields, barbecues or playgrounds, and all of those functions must now be avoided. But that doesn’t make the parks any less valuable. I’m sheltering in place in Brooklyn with my family, and every […]
Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund: Three Next Steps
/in Member Info, News & Events /by Doug EikenA victory for conservation may be imminent. Congress looks poised to pass a bill that will provide stable annual spending streams from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for the foreseeable future. If the bill passes, the entire $900 million that goes into the fund each year, most of it from offshore oil and gas lease […]