The following has been sent out to SLO’s referring to the need for immediate action related to the Senate deliberation and vote on S 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act which permanently funds the LWCF at the $ 900 million dollar level. Currently, states and territories are to receive a 40% share of the appropriation, […]
The attached file lists the prioritized issues the LWCF Modernization committee has on it’s agenda. The highest priorities are those that we hope to work out with NPS during the postponed face to face retreat that was scheduled for April. We hoped to reschedule that retreat at some point in the future.. Reform table with […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged House Leadership to include a “Restoration and Resilience Jobs” program in future economic recovery packages. As unemployment surges past 30 million American workers, […]
AFWA # 1 – Draft – Their first draft recommended a 6 year temporary reduction of the LWCF grants to 25%. Not in the final draft letter # 2. AFWA # 2 – Recommending relaxation of 6 f provisions and allow use of LWCF for deferred maintenance on LWCF lands, plus 10% for state LWCF […]
Here is a report from the Attorney General of California about restrictions on the closing of, or leasing of State Park property. fyi CA AG on Park Property
Here is the letter NRPA sent asking for full and dedicated funding through the Great American Outdoors Act ( S 3422 ) among other things. fyi NRPA Letter on Stimulus
Here is the letter sent to Secretary of Interior Bernhardt from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies requesting changes to address the fiscal impact on states from federal requirements, including reducing the required matching funds. LWCF was included to be reduced from 50% to 25% for a period of 6 years.. fyi.. AFWA Letter […]
From: Joel Lynch \\signed\\ Chief, State and Local Assistance Programs Division Subject: FY2020 Apportionment and Latest Grant Cycle Update The purpose of this memorandum is to update our LWCF Partners with regards to a number of ongoing changes since my March 17, 2020 memo, as well as provide a copy of the FY2020 apportionment certificate. […]
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced $227,125,000 will be distributed from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 states, five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia for specified park and outdoor recreation and conservation projects. This represents an increase of $57 […]
This information was sent out by SORP. It can provide you with information about a variety of outdoor recreation research, applications, best practices and information. Past Webinars – Available for Viewing Ordinarily we allow access to our past webinars for members of SORP only, but with everyone experiencing some form of quarantine – we decided […]
