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 […]
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
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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 […]
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
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
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, […]
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
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 […]
Wyoming Senator John Barrasso was presented with the National Leadership Award for his support for state grants by the stateside LWCF Coalition. Domenic Bravo, President of NASORLO presented the award in the Senator’s office on March 20th. The National Recreation and Parks Association, National Association of State Park Directors and America’s State Parks were […]
