The following article from the current issue of Parks and Recreation magazine, outlines the basic legal principles of mineral extraction issues related to properties protected under the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. A must read for all those concerned and interested in oil and gas exploration on and around parks. Go to the following […]
Attached is the Nov update on possible upcoming Congressional actions related to LWCF and the state assistance program Congressional Update 11-01-12 on LWCF issues
The following link goes to a statement by Stacey Pine, from the NRPA Public Policy office addressing a general misunderstanding that was perpetuated by a recent CBS story on LWCF. Important information for LWCF state and local grant advocates.. http://www.nrpa.org/Blog/LWCF-More-than-Just-a-Federal-Landing-Acquisition-Program/
Attached to this email are the handouts for the 2012 Annual meeting in Austin, TX NASORLO Welcome Letter 2012 NASORLO Annual Business Meeting Minutes9-22-11 Executive Director 2012 Annual Meeting Report to the Membership NASORLO Business Meeting Agenda 2012 NASORLO Reauthorization Survey Results Revised 3rd Qtr 2012 NASORLO Fiscal Report NASORLO.SCORP.2012.v3 SCORP comments from 2012 Conference […]
In the spring meeting of the National Association of Recreation Resource Planners ( NARRP ) SCORP planners from several states, including Louisiana gave a presentation and received input on SCORP planning. The following links give NASORLO members the presentations made and the input received in those sessions.. Here are the links. Summary of SCORP session […]
Participation in Outdoor Recreation at a Five-Year High Courtesy of the Outdoor Industry Association The Outdoor Foundation has released the 2012 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, which shows that participation in outdoor recreation reached a five-year high in 2011. Nearly 50 percent of all Americans — or 141.1 million people — ages six and older engaged […]
08/15/2012 – Study released this week.. fyi MILWAUKEE, WI – Highlighting the reversal of decades of declining numbers, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the results of a comprehensive national survey of outdoor recreation showing a significant increase in hunters and a double-digit increase in anglers over the past five years. “Seeing more […]
The following emphasize the importance of having trails and walking paths close to the population. A priority of the State Assistance program of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund.. fyi.. CDC’s New Report Brings the Importance of Walking to Center Stage Courtesy of America Walks We are excited to tell you that, today, the […]
Here are some bullet points to address DOI efforts to take stateside funding in FY 13 to implement their national competitive grants program. Let me know if this works or if you need more info. ( Stacey Pine, NRPA ) · The President’s FY13 budget proposes using State Assistance funding to fund a competitive grant program. […]
NPS announced a re-alignment of their State Assistance program, which you all received. The NASORLO Board was informed, that even though this is a movement of the program lower in the NPS Org chart, it actually would seem to be better for us and their program..See the following statement from Tom Wolfe our NASORLO representative, […]
