A section for those who want to support the state grants portion of LWCF and are actively engaged in advocacy or assisting in securing matching funds for state and local projects.
In an issue of Science Dailey newsletter, a Oregon research project is presented that indicates, ” One way to help address the epidemic of obesity in the United States is improve access to pleasant hiking trails and an ambitious parks and recreation programs.. “ This study cites on example in West Virginia where a community with high obesity […]
In the November 2011 issue of NRPA’s digital Parks and Recreation magazine, Jon Wisbey of the NRPA lobbying firm, analyzes the impact Tea Party efforts have on the current Congress and outlines steps needed to effectively deal with this movement when advocating for parks and recreation funding. Go to page 29 and read through page […]
The attached link will take you to the November 2011 Parks and Recreation digital magazine. Go to page 35 and read a detailed summary of the 6(f) process as examined by a court case involving an attempt to change a 6(f) determination at Empirie-Fulton Ferry State Park in New York. The legal analysis, done by […]
The American Trails organization provides persons interested in trails with the latest information to understand and know what to do as an advocate for ongoing funding for trails. Please go to.. for this information http://www.americantrails.org/resources/fedfund/RTPreauthCRT09.html
The Outdoor Foundation Releases 2011 Outdoor Recreation Participation Study Report shows recreation remains key part of American lifestyle with strong outdoor participation across geographies and encouraging trends among youth Nearly 50 percent of all Americans ages six and older participated in outdoor recreation last year, according to a new study released today by The Outdoor […]
Outdoor Nation Grants to Defend LWCF, Clean Air and Water Courtesy of the Outdoor Industry Association When it comes to advocating for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and other federal programs that help kids enjoy the outdoors, few voices carry as much weight as those of the children themselves. With that in mind, a […]
Frank Hugelmeyer, of the Outdoor Industry Association of America spoke at the 2011 State Park Director’s meeting in Custer State Park ( SD ) and showed what a portion of the national economy is driven by the outdoor industry. He cited Association findings and other research that shows the scope of the industry within the economy, from […]
At the upcoming NASORLO meeting in Wilmington, Delaware the National Association of Recreation Resource Planners will unveil the recommended changes to the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. ( See Attachment ) ReframingScorp_2011 FINAL The SCORP is a five year plan that assesses the availability of outdoor recreation resources in each state and sets state priorities […]
In 2006 the Outdoor Industry Association of America conducted economic impact statements for 21 states. Copy and paste this web address ( http://www.outdoorindustry.org/national-economic-impact-reports.php?action=detail&research_id=52 ) to see the specific data for the states of Alaska Montana Tennessee Arizona Nevada Utah California New Hampshire Vermont Colorado New Mexico Washington Idaho New York West Virginia Louisiana North Carolina […]
Attached is a guide for Advocates to use to support the LWCF. It was prepared by the LWCF Coalition… This has the majority of focus on the federal side of the program, but the information is valuable. Stateside advocates using this should edit where necessary to focus on the values and benefits to local communities of the state […]
