Here is the latest list NASORLO has of key contacts in each state.. Probably more accurate than the outdated SLO list below.. But to find out possible contacts in each state, you might want to check both.. KeyLWCFAdministrators2020August Here is what NPS sent to me as the latest list of official SLOs and Alternate SLOs.. […]
NASORLO was organized as a 501 c 4 non profit in North Dakota 1969 and redesignated to a 501 c 6 in 2014. It’s role was stewardship and advocacy for the State Assistance Program of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. It’s beginnings are outlined in the following attachment. It’s historical documents and materials from […]
Here are the official documents related to the 100 million dollar regular apportionment for LWCF and the 61 million dollar + GOMESA for FY 18.. FY18 LWCF Apportionment Certificate Letter on FY18 LWCF Apportioment – Copy
Thanks again Lauren and Susan for letting me join in meetings yesterday! I’ve written my takeaways from those conversations down, and welcome anyone’s additional insight/perspective. Also included the below article in case you all didn’t see this interview with Sen. Burr on his recent attention to LWCF. Major takeaways following mtgs with staff from […]
The following is a summary of an updated report and a link to it, from the Congressional Research Service on the history, evolution and issues related to LWCF. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act of 1965 was enacted to help preserve, develop, and ensure access to outdoor recreation facilities to strengthen the health […]
WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Ryan K. Zinke today announced a $100 million distribution from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 States, the Territories, and the District of Columbia for state-identified outdoor recreation and conservation projects. LWCF funds are non-taxpayer dollars derived from Outer Continental Shelf lease revenues and are awarded […]
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) For decades, governors have used LWCF grants to fund parks and other outdoor recreation initiatives. This program has been an instrumental tool for states to address their conservation needs. We encourage you to quickly reach an agreement on reauthorization. Any lapse would create budgetary uncertainties for states that […]
The following summary provided by Lewis Ledford NASPD Exec. Dir. summarizes House action on the reauthorization of LWCF. It contains almost everything NASORLO has asked for.. and is a compromise with promise to resolve state and territorial issues related to this matter. It may impact GOMESA to a degree, but NASORLO feels it is a […]
National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers ( NASORLO ) Our Mission is: We are the primary advocate for the State Assistance program of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. We do this through providing information, training, collecting data and preparing reports for use by the Department of Interior, Congress, our members, partners and communities […]
The following are four articles, including California’s veto of their Office and a signed accord related to the growing Outdoor Recreation Offices in the states. The OREC movement gains momentum (July) ‘Confluence’ gathering works toward debut of national platform to strengthen and align state-level efforts. DREW SIMMONS From left to right: Luis Benitez, director of […]
