Draft Minutes: NASORLO Board Meeting 11-18-11

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Attached below are the minutes of the NASORLO Board of Directors on November 18, 2011. NASORLO Draft Board Minutes 11-18-2011

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2011 NASORLO Annual Business Meeting Minutes – Draft

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Attached are the minutes of the 2011 Annual Business meeting of the National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Officers.. NASORLO Annual Business Meeting Minutes9-22-11

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Science Daily notes P&R facility access fights obesity

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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 […]

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An Analysis of the Tea Party’s impact on federal Parks and Recreation Funding.

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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 […]

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A Legal Analysis of the 6(f) Process

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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 […]

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NASORLO Members Provide Input on National Competitive Grants Program.

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Attached to this Post is the latest information I have received related to the request from NPS and Interior to review the national competitive grants criteria.. Posted for your information and review.  Check back, as others come in, I will post them.. Georgia’s concerns. First impression.   UPARR program but with the states doing the leg […]

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America’s Great Outdoors ( AGO ) First Annual Report

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The AGO has released it’s first annual report.  Go to http://americasgreatoutdoors.gov/2011/10/12/americas-great-outdoors-progress-report-shows-conservation-recreation-gains-and-economic-benefits/ to read and download the report.

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A Summary of the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation – AGO Recommendation

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Attached is a Power Point program presented at the recent NASPD conference that shows the role of FICOR in implementing key components of the American’s Great Outdoors program..  FICOR was established through an Executive Order and was a key recommendation of the AGO. FICOR summary and update for NASPD FINAL Sep82011

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Outdoor Industry Leader Emphasizes Stonger Advocacy for the Outdoor Recreation Industry – Cites Research

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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 […]

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NARRP release new SCORP recommendations

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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 […]

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