Podcasts about water conservation fund

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with Jesse Deubel, Executive Director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation. Jesse has been intricately involved with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and recently worked with BHA in Washington, DC to fight for the permanent re-authorization and full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Brandon and Jesse meet up in Delaware and chat alternative energy solutions, land and habitat management differences and similarities between the Midwest and Southwest and talk the importance of finding common ground no matter the political affiliation when it comes to conservation.  More information about Jesse Deubel and the New Mexico Wildlife Federation can be found here: Jesse Deubel - New Mexico Wildlife Federation - New Mexico Wildlife Federation (nmwildlife.org)

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Dec. 22  Give the gift of college! Learn how you can purchase a gift card for redemption into a 529 college savings account. A hiking/biking trail at Nitro's Ridenour Lake is set for a major expansion. And get in the spirit with WV holiday beers and movie pairings…on today's daily304. #1 – From SMART529 – Toys come and go, but a college education lasts forever. The most valuable gift you can give begins with as little as $1 when you open a SMART529 college savings account for the child in your life. One of the main advantages SMART529 has over other college saving strategies is its significant tax benefits. West Virginia residents may gain income tax benefits at the Federal and West Virginia state levels, including tax-deferred accumulation, tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses, and more. Already have a SMART529 savings account? Give the Gift of College is an online gift registry program that allows family and friends to contribute toward higher education. You can give gift cards online via email or physically in the mail (minimum $250. The card can easily be redeemed right into a college savings 529 account. To open an account or purchase a gift card, visit www.smart529.com and click on College Gifting. Read more: https://www.smart529.com/college-gifting/college-gifting-overview.html   #2 – From WOWK-TV – Within the next two years, a popular hiking trail in Nitro will be nearly quadrupled in length. Last month, the city of Nitro began an expansion project on the hiking trail along Ridenour Lake. Currently, the trail goes for about four miles. After the expansion, it will become 15 miles long. The project is being funded by a $330,000 grant, which was evenly split between the city of Nitro and the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The leading trailblazer on the project is a Nitro native named Tracy Toler. An avid outdoorsman, Toler says he has volunteered at the lake since he moved to Nitro seven years ago. Now he and a group of trail builders are using the grant money to make their beloved park even prettier. Read more: https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/ridenour-lake-in-nitro-expanding-hiking-biking-trails/   #3 – From WBOY-TV – The holiday season means more holiday-themed beers than you can shake a growler at, but we certainly won't stop you from trying. 12 News asked West Virginia's breweries to share what they've been brewing for the holiday season. Try an Alpenglow Fruit Gose from Big Timber Brewing. This tart beer is made with cranberries, fresh orange peel, rosemary, coriander and West Virginia salt. Pair it with a showing of “The Grinch.” Or how about Gingerbread Winter Ale from Freefolk Brewery. This spiced winter ale is a tribute to the Gingerbread Festival in Fayetteville. Maintain that warm holiday feeling with a viewing of “Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas.” Check out the rest of the story for more West Virginia beers and holiday movie pairings. And don't forget to leave a little something extra out for Santa! Read more: https://www.wboy.com/only-on-wboy-com/brews-news/west-virginias-newest-holiday-beers-you-can-try-right-now/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Robert Kent is the Texas State Director for The Trust for Public Land, where he leads a team of colleagues and volunteers working to make the health, climate, equity, and community benefits of parks and nature accessible to all. Born and raised in Dallas, Robert is passionate about building green, resilient cities in the Lone Star State.Since joining the TPL in 2014, Robert has led their work to develop a network of parks and trails across southern Dallas, help pass a $310 million bond package for parks and trails, develop an open space plan for City of Fort Worth, and acquire hundreds of acres of land for new parks throughout Texas, to name a few things. In 2009, Robert completed a 2,100-mile thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, followed by a coast-to-coast hike across Scotland in 2011.You will hear about Robert's formative time at Baylor University in my home town of Waco, TX, his international studies in Scotland, his Appalachian Trail thru-hike, and all about the TPL's work in Texas communities, from dusting off historic city plans for urban greenways and parks to the 2 billion dollar idea for a Texas Land and Water Conservation Fund.Head to TPL.org to find out more and to see some of the projects we discussed.

Welcome to She's Wild, the Podcast for Women in Land & Development. Today's guest is Heather Reading, the Conservation Division leader at Land Advisors Organization. With over 20 years of experience in land and water conservation, Heather is skilled in developing tailored strategies that benefit landowners while solving resource challenges, protecting drinking water supplies, and improving recreational opportunities. Heather helped shape the 2018 Farm Bill by working at local, state, and national levels to improve conservation programs and increase funding; she then directed multi-millions in Farm Bill funding to Arizona. She assisted in efforts to successfully pass the Great American Outdoors Act and worked at state and national levels to increase funding to the Land and Water Conservation Fund. She utilizes these sources to secure multi-million dollar funding awards for current projects and she's also developing new fund sources and creative financing strategies for conservation with corporate business partners.In this episode learn about Heather and her career journey from studying biology to working as the Land & Water Protection Director for The Nature Conservancy in Arizona to her current role as Conservation Division leader at the Land Advisors Organization. You also learn all about the Yavapai Ranch Project she's diligently working on conserving. Connect with Nancy:Instagram:https://instagram.com/nancysurakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysurak/Website: www.nancysurak.com Connect with Heather:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-reading-aa055b27/Learn more about the Yavapai Ranch:  http://www.yavapairanch.com/Heather's book recommendation: The Secret Knowledge of Water: Discovering the Essence of the American Desert by Craig Childs via Amazon: https://a.co/d/aDnZHY6Heather's YouTube Yoga Recommendation: Boho Beautiful https://www.youtube.com/c/bohobeautifulShe's Wild Sound Production by: Luke Surak, Surak Productions:  surakproductions@gmail.com

Happy April, everyone! It looks like spring, and the crew is getting excited! Shed antler hunting, buying a "new" jet boat, and razor clamming were on the docket this week. We talk about a new public property in Tennessee with some excellent elk habitat. We talk about corner crossing in Wyoming, killing big bucks to reduce CWD, and how the drought in Utah affects the available deer tags for the 2022 Utah general deer season. For a deeper dive, we look into the Land and Water Conservation Fund and explore how the $900 million could be used to gain more access for hunting! Email us at weekly@freshtracks.tv Check out the LWCF interactive map here: https://lwcf.tplgis.org/mappast/ Join Fresh Tracks+ For Early Access - https://www.freshtracks.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last month, Spartanburg City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City to pursue $300,000 in federal Land and Water Conservation Fund matching grant for improvements to trails and clearing of invasive species in wooded areas of Duncan Park, an opportunity identified as an early opportunity by a new community steering committee working with the National Park Service, the City, and to create a plan for improvements to the park that will increase its use and provide new recreation opportunities. The City's largest recreational asset at over 100 acres, Duncan Park is home to tennis courts, a playground, two recreational ball fields, historic Duncan Park stadium, a 14-acre lake, large wooded areas, four miles of natural surface trails, and one mile of paved trail. Last year, the City and PAL were selected by the National Park Service to receive expert consultation for a broad reimagining of Duncan Park. Through the process, the City and PAL will engage with stakeholders, surrounding neighborhood residents, and the broader Spartanburg community in creating a vision for the park that include multi-use trails, open spaces, and possible water recreation opportunities, with community gathering spaces linking recreational amenities to Historic Duncan Park Stadium. Today on the podcast, we're talking with PAL Executive Director Laura Ringo about the Duncan Park planning process, and we get an update on the group's latest trails work in Spartanburg.

On The Capitol Beach, Derek Brockbank speaks with two US Senators, Bill Cassidy (LA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), about their bill, the Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems (RISEE) Act, which ensures federal leasing revenue from offshore energy production – whether wind or traditional oil & gas – is used to build coastal resilience in the states and communities closest to that energy production. This bi-partisan bill forges an old-school political alliance across regional and political divides to ensure coastal communities get the same benefits that inland communities get from energy production, and will help to further establish the National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund as a “sister-fund” to the better established and more inland-focused, Land and Water Conservation Fund. As offshore wind projects expand across the country, and the Gulf of Mexico continues to supply oil and gas for the nation this bill could play a pivotal role in how the nation funds coastal resilience.

The great outdoors is what makes America great and Our guest, Derrick Crandall, who served as President and CEO of the American Recreation Coalition from 1981 to 2019 has proven that . He was also  the executive vice president of The Recreation Roundtable. As Counselor to the National Park Hospitality Association.  Mr. Crandall directs that organization's staff efforts. He is Chairman of the Board of The Corps Network and also serves as Co-Chair of the Coalition for Recreational Trails. He was a member of the President's Commission on Americans Outdoors (1985 to 1987). He received the Chevron Conservation Award and was named to the President's Commission on Environmental Quality in 1991. He was the initial Chairman of the Take Pride in America Advisory Board, appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, and served as Chair of the Take Pride in America Partners Council. He was a Founding Director of the National Forest Foundation, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. He has served on several national judging panels, including co-chairing the U.S. Department of the Interior's Take Pride in America award program. Among the dozens of public-policy programs in which he has played a central role are the National Scenic Byways Program, Recreation Fee Demonstration Program, Recreational Trails Program, Wallop-Breaux Program, and the National Recreation Lakes Study Commission. These efforts have been recognized in many ways, including induction into the RV Hall of Fame and receipt of the Annual Award of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. USA Today has described him as “the outdoor guru.” He received the Spirit of Take Pride Award in October 2004 and was recognized with a Centennial Award by the US Forest Service. He served as a member of the National Park Service Advisory Board Health and Recreation Committee. He has served in leadership roles on numerous community and philanthropic organizations including the executive committee of WOW-Wonderful Outdoor World. He is an honors graduate of Dartmouth College. No one has done more than Mr. Crandall to insure that the great outdoors is what makes America great. The Land and Water Conservation Fund that has been Protecting Lands and Giving Back to Communities for decades owes a debt of gratitude to Mr. Crandall and many other conservationist for their contributions. We will discuss those contributions on the podcast.Specialties: Mr. Crandall served on the Board of the American Society of Association Executives for seven years, including two terms as Vice Chairman. He received ASAE's Professional Performance Award in 1980, his Certified Association Executive recognition in 1990 and was named an ASAE Fellow in 1992.  Please join as we explore the great outdoors.

The groover is one of those words that has become an adjective, a noun and a verb and originally has nothing to do with the thing it defines.  The groover is that portable, leakproof and reusable river toilet that gets packed on so many overnight river trips.  It has become an essential tool for protecting the quality of the river corridor where humans travel for recreation.  This episode is a conversation with people who experienced the rivers when the need for the groover first emerged, and these are the people who did the work to develop and spread the groover as a tool across the western United States.  Selway Fabrication, sponsor of this episode & manufacturer of excellent modern groovers, offering 10% off their products for River Radius listeners until June 23, 2021.Desert River Kayak, Canoe and Float Tubes:  Helen Howard's company, a guest on today's episode.SWCA Environmental Consultants:  Steven Carothers' company, a guest today's episode.   BOOKS & ARTICLES“Hijacking a River” a book of the modern Grand Canyon history by Jeff Ingram, a guest on today's episode.“Lifetime Achievement Award” for Jeff Ingram, a guest on today's episode.1977 Downriver Magazine article by Steven Carothers, guest on today's episode.“Steve Carothers” in the Boatman's Quarterly, by Lew Steiger and Steven Carothers.  “Saving rivers just as they are has been good for Idaho,” by LuVerne Grussing, guest on today's episode.“Guest Opinion: Congress must reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund” by LuVerne Grussing, guest on today's episode.“Picking the Best River Toilet” from RiverBent.“They call me Groover Boy” by Kevin Fedarko, a story of carrying the groovers on commercial river trips in the Grand Canyon.  “Your guide to the Groover” by OARS. THE RIVER RADIUSWebsiteEmailInstagramFacebook   

Ashley Korenblat is the CEO of Western Spirit Cycling Adventures and founder of Outerbike, as well as the Managing Director of Public Land Solutions, a non-profit dedicated to “providing comprehensive recreation planning and stakeholder coordination to support effective and sustainable public land solutions.” She also previously served as IMBA Board chair. In this episode we ask Ashley: What is a “recreational asset?” Is this considered in strictly monetary terms, or are intrinsic values considered as well? How does PLS identify recreational assets and what does a typical plan look like? How significant is the Land and Water Conservation Fund in terms of recreation project funding in the US? Is there an opportunity to work with energy development companies on recreation plans? What are some of the ways trail advocacy groups could improve on their current land management and access strategies? What is the PLS stance on MTB Wilderness access? How does your advocacy background inform and connect with your trip offerings at Western Spirit? Learn more about Public Land Solutions at publiclandsolutions.org and Western Spirit at westernspirit.com. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

This week’s ASI SheepCast takes a look at the passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, the Senate introduction of the HAULS Act for livestock haulers, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Soon after the establishment of the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, Jerry Dillehay became the Administrator of the program in Tennessee.    Guiding the program for over twenty years, he made his contribution to hundreds of State and Local park projects throughout Tennessee.  He was also instrumental in the establishment of the Parks and … Continue reading "Interview with TRPA Fellow Jerry Dillehay" The post Interview with TRPA Fellow Jerry Dillehay appeared first on Mark Fraley Podcast.

On this episode of Homegrown Economies, Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Patrick Nolan, the Executive Director of the Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks.  Patrick talks about the programs the Friends oversees, working to support the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, how important the outdoors have been to communities as they deal with the isolation during COVID, and how our next Secretary of Interior will change the landscape of managing our public lands in historical ways.   

Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up from the Colorado Sun. It’s Friday February 12th, and we’re lucky to start the day with you. Today - Colorado has a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emission by 50% in 2030 - what does that mean for the transportation industry? And what are the biggest hurdles? But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”: Today, we’re going back to February 12th, 1933 when Charles Boettcher II, third in a line of Colorado tycoons, was kidnapped. He spent two weeks imprisoned in a basement in South Dakota while kidnappers coordinated the ransom. They finally released him on March 1st, dropping him back in Denver. Now our feature story. As Colorado and the nation look to shift to renewable energy, multiple options are on the table. Reporter Michael Booth spoke with reporter Lucy Haggard about the transportation industry’s efforts to adapt. Thanks for listening To read more about Colorado’s move to renewable energy, go to coloradosun.com.  Finally, here are a few stories that you should know about today: Thousands more Coloradans applied for unemployment last week as more people became eligible for federal benefits. But state economists say there’s no clear factor in the rise of new claims, as fraudulent filings since December 26 are complicating statistics. Another spike in applications is expected after more people become eligible on February 22. The U.S. Interior Department cancelled a Trump-era order Thursday that gave local and state officials the power to block conservation-oriented land and water purchases. Democrats and Republicans alike criticized the order, issued after the election in November, that functionally weakened the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The program has funded billions of dollars worth of work for more than five decades. Governor Jared Polis and four state lawmakers discussed their priorities for the upcoming legislative session in a virtual event hosted by The Colorado Sun Thursday night. Topics included to-go alcohol sales, removing fees from driver’s licenses, protecting personal information from immigration officials and reining in the governor’s executive powers. Read more coverage of the event at coloradosun.com. For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. Now, a quick message from our editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we hear from Lori Faeth, Government Relations Director of the Land Trust Alliance. Lori’s story takes us to Capitol Hill and the halls of Congress where she is a voice for those working in land and water conservation. We’ll learn about a decades long effort that led to the permanent funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the American Great Outdoors Act. And we’ll hear from Lori about key policy priorities for land trusts and get her thoughts on what the horizon looks like as the Biden-Harris Administration begins to take shape. Along the way, we’ll follow Lori’s career path and gain insight into her passion and experience that fuels being a successful advocate for conservation at the national scale. Our episode concludes with Lori sharing a note and tip about Big Bend National Park.To find out more about Lori Faeth’s work, go to the Land Trust Alliance. We’re excited to be able to bring Lori’s story to you. For photos and more information about our episodes, please visit RiverSpeak Podcast. Thank you for listening. All rivers have stories that ripple. I’m Dave Koehler. Be well, and do good work!

Lots of deer hunting talk as Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman kick off this week’s broadcast. Then they chat about the recent elk sightings in southern Minnesota. John Gale, the conservation director for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, then calls Rob from where he’s hunting in western Kansas to discuss the status of Land and Water Conservation Fund implementation. The show... The post Outdoor News Radio – November 21, 2020 appeared first on Outdoornews.

Critics say a U.S. Department of Interior order issued earlier this week guts a federal program that uses money from oil and gas drilling to buy land for recreation and conservation. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) received full funding of $900 million per year for the first time in its half-century history when the Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law in early August.

On our previous episode of Open Space Radio, which was part one of our Great American Outdoors Act coverage, we spoke with Happy Haynes, the executive director of Denver Parks and Recreation, about what the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act meant for access to quality parks and recreation opportunities in her city and the country as a whole. On today’s episode — part two of our coverage — we’ll be speaking with two members of Congress who played integral roles in getting this historic piece of legislation passed and subsequently signed into law last month.  Today we’re talking with Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, who coauthored the Great American Outdoors Act and was part of a bipartisan group of senators who introduced it in March of this year, as well as Representative Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, who also played a major role in the passage of this legislation. As you’ll hear from them in this episode, getting such strong bipartisan support in Congress on any type of legislation is a challenge, especially a once-in-a-generation conversation package like the Great American Outdoors Act. But, because of the advocacy and outreach from people like you — our listeners and NRPA members — the Great American Outdoors Act had support from both sides of the political aisle and is now officially law. This landmark legislation also fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which is the most important source of federal funding for park and recreation projects. Tune in to the full episode to learn: What local parks Senator Heinrich and Representative Fitzpatrick visit to get away from the stresses of Washington, D.C., and their favorite parks when they’re home in New Mexico and Pennsylvania, respectfully. Why the Great American Outdoors Act is so important to each of them personally, as well as what it means for the entire country. How the Great American Outdoors Act will benefit out local parks and ensure everyone has access to public spaces. What’s next to make sure all people have access to public parks and recreation, and more!

Amy Lindholm from the Appalachian Mountain Club joins us to discuss the Great American Outdoors Act, a bipartisan bill passed to improve our parks nationwide. Sources: Press Release about Great American Outdoors Act Land and Water Conservation Fund

Amy Lindholm from the Appalachian Mountain Club joins us to discuss the Great American Outdoors Act, a bipartisan bill passed to improve our parks nationwide. Sources: Press Release about Great American Outdoors Act Land and Water Conservation Fund

Earlier this year, President Trump called on Congress to send him a bill that would fully and permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and restore our national parks. On August 4, 2020, President Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law, accomplishing those exact objectives.

Episode 234 ~ August 6, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics John Van Barriger calls in from the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway to talk about the start of his paddling trip The Great American Outdoors Act has been signed into law, funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund and restoring National Parks When you are paddling […]

Episode 234 ~ August 6, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics John Van Barriger calls in from the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway to talk about the start of his paddling trip The Great American Outdoors Act has been signed into law, funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund and restoring National Parks When you are paddling […]

Becky Edwards is the Executive Director of the Mountain Mamas, an organization whose mission is to amplify women's voices into a movement to ensure that kids grow up in a healthy climate with clean air and access to public lands. Operating out of both Montana and Colorado—and currently expanding throughout the West—the Mountain Mamas harness the power of mothers to advocate to solve some of the West's most pressing conservation and environmental challenges. Whether helping to garner support for the recently passed Great American Outdoors Act or fighting for clean water in our Rocky Mountain rivers, the Mountain Mamas have become a formidable force for good in the West. - Becky grew up in Iowa but moved West to pursue her passion for climbing and mountaineering. After many years of being single-mindedly focused on life in the big mountains, her priorities drastically shifted with her daughter's birth. No longer was she focused on big accents, but instead on making the world a better place for her little girl. And it's worth noting that Becky's early years of motherhood were no walk in the park—she spent many years as a single mother while simultaneously starting several successful businesses as well as the Mountain Mamas. But despite all of the challenges, Becky never gave up and built an impactful movement that is spreading across the West. - We caught up via Skype the day after the House of Representatives passed the Great American Outdoors Act, so we started out talking about that victory and its impacts on conservation and recreation. Becky is very gifted at explaining complicated legislative jargon, so she graciously and entertainingly walks me through many of the details around the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the importance of its permanent funding, and more. We discuss the importance of advocacy work with elected officials, and she offers up practical advice for anyone who wants to become more involved in guiding their elected officials on important issues. We also discuss her journey as a mother, as well as her journey as a woman in the conservation sector. Finally, we talk about the need for more diversity in conservation, and why now is a wonderful opportunity for positive change. - This was such a fun conversation—I think you'll find it equal parts educational, inspiring, and empowering. Hope you enjoy. --- Mountain Mamas Full Episode Notes: https://mountainandprairie.com/becky-edwards/ NEWSLETTER: "Good News from the American West" --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 5:00 - Mountain Mamas explained 6:00 - Background of the organization 9:30 - Land and Water Conservation Fund explained 13:00 - What does “fully funding” the LWCF mean? 17:00 - Ability of groups to do conservation rather than fight for $$ 19:00 - Importance of advocacy and discussions with Congress 23:45 - Practical tips for advocating for your cause 27:00 - The vital role of the outdoors during Covid 29:30 - Importance of "finding the area of commonality" 32:00 - Transitioning the Mamas into advocacy work 37:00 - Becky’s journey as a mother 42:30 - Decision to start a business while being a single mother 47:00 - The driving force behind Becky’s career 50:00 - Importance of storytelling 53:30 - Need for increased diversity and inclusion in conservation 58:00 - Opportunities that will arise from this moment in history 59:30 - Heroes 1:01:30 - Favorite books 1:03:30 - Favorite films 1:06:00 - Parting words of wisdom --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie Podcast NEWSLETTER: Good News from the American West Mountain & Prairie SHOP Mountain & Prairie on Instagram About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie

This week in the RV Podcast, we hear what RV travel during COVID is like. RVers from across North America candidly share their experiences, what was open, what was closed, how welcome they were, and what it’s like trying to do the RV Lifestyle in these challenging times.  This week in our interview of the week segment we turned to our RV Lifestyle social media followers for their insight into RV travel during COVID as they encountered restrictions and shutdowns in various locations. There is lots of RV-related news to report. RV PODCAST NEWS OF THE WEEK Congress passes Great American Outdoor Act which is expected to send much-needed money for national park maintenance Congress passed the Great American Outdoor Act last week, sending it to President Donald Trump's desk where he is expected to sign it. The bill will provide $900 million a year to the Land and Water Conservation Fund. It will also provide up to $6.5 billion over five years to help pay for the many maintenance needs of the nation's national parks. Look for more details out this week, when it is expected to be signed into law.  Campfire-caused wildfires on the rise in several places throughout country In several parts of the country, officials are reporting more campfire-caused wildfires than normal. In Maine, there has been a 170 percent increase in campfire-related wildfires this year compared to 2019. A campfire is also suspected as the cause of a wildfire near Clayton Beach in Washington's Larrabee State Park last week. And some places, like the Tahoe National Forest, are seeing an increase in illegal campfires causing officials to say they are responding to the second highest number of campfire-caused fires ever recorded. Too many people risking injury by jumping into posted Yellowstone waters, officials warn Yellowstone National Park urged visitors last week to stay out of the water. Apparently more people than normal are ignoring posted signs at Yellowstone and swimming in water where swimming is clearly prohibited. Park officials are reminding visitors the signs are there for a reason. Some Yellowstone water is boiling - in 2016 a man is believed to have literally dissolved after trying to soak in a prohibited thermal area. And in other places the water is extremely frigid - a literal snow melt. Other times people are told not to go in because the water is infested with organisms that will make them sick. As always, if the sign says stay out - we advise you to stay out.  West Virginia police arrest two men connected to international RV theft ring West Virginia police arrested two men involved in an international RV theft ring last week. The men were arrested for stealing two stolen camping trailers. Police also found two other stolen camping trailers abandoned by their drivers. The thieves are part of an international crime ring that steals RVs and campers in southeastern states then ships them to Mexico and other foreign countries. In this summer of pandemic camping, remember to check ahead We have an update on what is open and what is closed. As of today, July 29, 2020, 91 percent of the campsites listed by Campendium are now open, with New Mexico remaining the only state park campground system closed. But according to Campendium, which is doing an excellent job keeping track of things, many other popular spots throughout the country remain closed because of COVID-19. Theodore Roosevelt National Park campgrounds are closed, for instance, as are Point Reyes National Seashore campsites, Mount Rainer National Park campgrounds, Navajo Nation Tribal Parks and many other spots. As always this year, things are fluid. We recommend checking before heading out and be sure to listen to our interview of the week coming up in which you will hear from numerous RVers exactly what RV travel during COVID is like. This part of the podcast is brought to you by RadPower Bikes, America's #1 e-bike brand,

As school districts across the state make plans to reopen, a new survey shows less than 20 percent of Mississippi Educators-- want to return to a traditional class room in the fall--- amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.And as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the state, more Mississippi counties are expected to be added to the Governor's mask mandate order--but no statewide order.Then a historic conservation and public lands bill passes Congress--providing billions of dollars to help repair the nation's crumbling national parks.Segment 1:In the next few days and weeks, school districts across the state will begin opening their doors for the start of the fall school year. A new survey released by the Mississippi Association of Educators shows just 18 point 2 percent of those responding want to return to a traditional in-person school setting. Educators say they are fearful for their health and the health of their students during the coronavirus pandemic. All 138 school districts in the state have to submit their plans for how they will educate students in the fall by the end of this week. Governor Tate Reeves says he will review them and will overrule any district by issuing an executive order---if he feels they are not acting in the best interest of students.The Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Mississippi State Medical Association issued a statement over the weekend-- calling for schools to delay reopening---as least until September first to allow time for reduced COVID 19 transmission. They are also calling for mandatory masks in school buildings and that all children be given the option of virtual learning. Dr. John Gaudet is a pediatrician in Hattiesburg. He says they are not only concerned about the health of children--but that of teachers, staff and coaches.Segment 2:Mississippi is still battling the deadly coronavirus. The number of cases in the state has passed 52 thousand---and more than 15 hundred people have died from the virus since March. 29 of Mississippi's 82 counties are mandated to wear a mask while in public gatherings. Governor Tate Reeves is expected to add 9 more counties to the order this week. He says these counties are having surges in new coronavirus cases. The Mississippi State Medical Association continues to call for a statewide mask mandate to reduce the virus transmission. But Governor Reeves says he's taking a more surgical approach. Segment 3:President Donald Trump is expected to sign a bill that would provide billions of dollars to fix the aging infrastructure of the National Park Service, Forest Service and Land and Water Conservation Fund. It's being called one of the most important environmental proposals in decades. In Mississippi, there are about 8 national parks. And the Natchez Trace Parkway alone needs about 290 million dollars for infrastructure repairs. Theresa Pierno is with the National Parks Conservation Association.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MCVcast tackles the historic passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, and its full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, with Tracy Stone-Manning of the National Wildlife Federation. Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney and Jake Brown also cover the latest dust-up over controversial BLM chief William Perry Pendley. And why Montana legislators walked out of a recent meeting. LINKS: * Text of the Great American Outdoors Act: https://bit.ly/2CANyUW * Sen. Jon Tester's Letter re: William Perry Pendley: https://bit.ly/2WNI5kw * Gov. Steve Bullock's lawsuit re: William Perry Pendley: https://bit.ly/2WOIjYD * Legislators Walk Out of Meeting: https://bit.ly/39zvNS1 * Sen. Jon Tester's Badger Two Medicine Bill: https://bit.ly/32OJgE7 * Donate to MCV: mtvoters.org/donate

John Gale, Conservation Director for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers joins Dennis and Kevin to talk about the Great American Outdoors Act, $22 billion in maintenance backlogs on public lands, how to find local Land and Water Conservation Fund success stories as well as how to call your representative.TAKE ACTION:Find your members here:https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/legislatorsPatch through calls and script here:https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/150Email action here:https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/141Where has LWCF been used?https://www.lwcfcoalition.com/map-of-lwcfhttps://www.invw.org/2012/06/11/lwcf-grants-database-1283/

John Gale, Conservation Director for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers joins Dennis and Kevin to talk about the Great American Outdoors Act, $22 billion in maintenance backlogs on public lands, how to find local Land and Water Conservation Fund success stories as well as how to call your representative. TAKE ACTION: Find your members here: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/legislators Patch through calls and script here: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/150 Email action here: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/141 Where has LWCF been used? https://www.lwcfcoalition.com/map-of-lwcf https://www.invw.org/2012/06/11/lwcf-grants-database-1283/

The importance of the Great American Outdoors Act of 2020 can't be overstated when it comes to it's role in providing opportunity to hunters, anglers, hikers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts in alike. Much of that is directly related the the act's funding of the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The Bipartisan senate vote was [...]

For episode 100, the guys are joined by their former boss, the 32nd Governor of Wyoming, Governor Matthew H. Mead. They cover his many natural resource accomplishments--topics like wolves, sage grouse, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, outdoor recreation, and the Endangered Species Act. They also discuss how politics should work, the importance of collaboration, the Bull Moose party, the Governor's mountain, and more. This is a special episode--check it out!

Staff Writer Maggie Dresser led this week's Flathead Beacon with a close look at the local housing market and an explanation of why homes are selling fast in the midst of a global pandemic, all as part of her story, "Seeking a Safe Haven." Later in the show, a rundown of the biggest news stories of the week, including a surge in coronavirus cases in Montana, a historic step for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and a change to the Empire Builder's schedule.Read more about all of this week's stories and get the latest breaking news at flatheadbeacon.com.RELATED STORIESJune 24 E-EditionSeeking a Safe HavenCommunity Testing Event Draws Big CrowdSenate Approves $2.8B Plan to Boost Conservation, ParksMan Charged with Vehicular Homicide After Fatal CrashThe music in this this episode is “Thinking Music” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the RV Podcast, we share our Top 10 RV Rules for Couples who want to get along in a motorhome! In honor of this being the 300th episode of the RV Podcast, we will share our Top 10 Rules for RV Couples who want to get along in the confined space of an RV. The advice is timeless, especially with so many newcomers coming to the RV world. We also have lots of important RV news this week, plus your RV questions, RV tips, and a fun off the beaten path report from the Burketts. Show Notes for Episode #300 June 24, 2020 of The RV Podcast: WHAT MIKE AND JENNIFER WENDLAND ARE UP TO THIS WEEK We are back in Michigan! We got back late Friday, just in time for Father’s Day weekend. After six months on the road, I confess it’s nice to be back in our official state of domicile for a few days! On Wednesday, we are scheduled to pick up our brand new RV - a 2021 Leisure Trave Vans Wonder. We'll be videoing and blogging about the big day and our first camping trips. No matter how many times we get a new RV, we can hardly sleep we get so excited. So say tuned. We can't wait to get the keys!  This part of the podcast is brought to you by RadPower Bikes, America's #1 e-bike brand, offering direct to consumer pricing on powerful premium electric bikes. Now with free shipping   RV NEWS OF THE WEEK Senate passes bill that will send billions to national parks for much-needed maintenance, improvements Last week the U.S. Senate passed the "Great American Outdoors Act," a bill described as the most far-reaching conservation law in 40 years, that is expected to send millions of dollars from offshore oil drilling to pay for campgrounds, city parks, trails and more in all 50 states. The bill would provide $9.5 billion over five years to repair roads, restrooms, trails and campgrounds at the national parks. And it would guarantee $900 million a year to the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The bill now heads to the House, where quick passage is expected, President Donald Trump has said he will sign it into law. We will be following this as it looks like great news for America's national parks. Borders between U.S., Canada and Mexico to remain closed for another month to nonessential travel - at least Campers hoping to head to Canada or Mexico anytime soon learned last week that they will have to wait another month after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended the border closure to July 21 because of COVID-19. Borders are closed to nonessential travel, which is what camping is considered, and have been so for months. The order was supposed to lift in June but was extended last week as each nation seeks to limit the spread of the virus. We wrote about how seriously Canadians are taking this last week (click here) and urge you to follow the law, knowing that one day borders will open again. Just yesterday Fellow Traveler Rick Eles sent us a link to a big story on the Canadian Television network explaining how angry Canadians, spotting license pastes from the US at Canadian national parks like Banff, were calling in the Mounties!  And they’ve been writing tickets – at least seven last week – that carry a $1,200 fine. Two women face jail time, fines and ban from Yellowstone for going off-trail and damaging thermal zone Two women who went off trail and damaged the delicate thermal zone at Yellowstone National Park were sentenced last week to jail time, ordered to pay fines, and banned from re-entering the park for two years. The women, from Philadelphia, damaged orange bacteria mats at Opal Pool in the Midway Geyser Basin when they illegally decided to walk off-trail. These mats are made of heat-loving bacteria that give the thermal beds their color and are a primary attraction to the area. To see some pictures of the beauty of Yellowstone, check out this oldie but goodie post we did here. Nine states still report closed or restricted campgrounds, the rest are now open

Today on the Podcast Rick and Chris cover a number of topics with the start of Summer. Topics discussed: The first leg of IBO Nationals, Archery and Competitions Archery, Making sure your equipment is right for you, Fishing for bass and stripers, Why you don't have to break the bank for good equipment, The Great American Outdoors Act, Conservation funding, Protecting your garden from intruders, and Some helpful tips while out and about in nature. As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed or have a question? Email us at theeliteoutdoors1@gmail.com At the time of this podcast The Great American Outdoors Act is still up for a vote. Call your Senators and tell them your thoughts on budgeting for the Land and Water Conservation Fund! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fueledbytheoutdoors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fueledbytheoutdoors/support

The Great American Outdoors Act is on the cusp of passage in the U.S. Senate and has been introduced in the U.S. House. Hailed as the biggest conservation bill in a generation, the Great American Outdoors Act will permanently and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and address the maintenance backlog at National Parks and other federal public lands, putting people back to work. Co-hosts Drew YoungeDyke and Aaron Kindle discuss what's in the Great American Outdoors Act, how the Land and Water Conservation Fund has personally affected their lives and probably yours, too, and how you can make a difference right now to help it pass. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water with intro music by National Park Radio.  Resources:  Tell Congress to support the Great American Outdoors Act and fully fund LWCF! Map of LWCF Projects by State (LWCF Coalition) Blog: Fishing for Responsible Recreation and Public Access Press Release: Great American Outdoors Act will spur economic recovery National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Rep Your Water National Park Radio

Matt Moses is the President and CEO of USA Raft in Erwin, TN. The USA Raft Adventure Resort is nestled between the Cherokee National Forest (with the AT running right through the edge of the property) and the Nolichucky River. With 30+ years of experience, a rigorous raft guide training school and some of the best guides and gear on the river, USA Raft is the leading whitewater rafting outfitter in the region. USA Raft has also grown it's footprint to accommodate numerous lodging options and adventure based programs. In addition to world class whitewater rafting, USA Raft Adventure Resort also offers Caving, SUP, One-Wheel, Guided Fly Fishing, Hiking, and Festivals. Everything about USA Raft is designed to be family friendly! Matt is also committed to being a voice for other small businesses and serves on the Board of Trustees of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. He also works with the Land and Water Conservation Fund to help protect the precious natural resources in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

In this Episode Joel Webster, Senior Director of Western Programs for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP), joins Dennis and Kevin to give us an update on conservation issues during this COVID-19 legislature including: Land and Water Conservation Fund and the MAPLand Act. We also get into migration corridors and spring turkey hunts. Joel Webster: https://www.trcp.org/team/joel-webster/ TRCP: https://www.trcp.org/ MAPLand Act: https://www.trcp.org/2020/03/20/mapland-the-basics/ LWCF: https://www.trcp.org/land-water-conservation-fund/

In this Episode Joel Webster, Senior Director of Western Programs for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP), joins Dennis and Kevin to give us an update on conservation issues during this COVID-19 legislature including: Land and Water Conservation Fund and the MAPLand Act. We also get into migration corridors and spring turkey hunts.Joel Webster: https://www.trcp.org/team/joel-webster/TRCP: https://www.trcp.org/MAPLand Act: https://www.trcp.org/2020/03/20/mapland-the-basics/LWCF: https://www.trcp.org/land-water-conservation-fund/

Help Surfrider Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth DayCelebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with California's Natural Resources AgencySurfrider Earth Day Climate Change ACTION ALERTSave the Land and Water Conservation Fund!Congress Should Stick with Conservation Funding in Dark Times – SF Chronicle editorialScientists trial world-first 'cloud-brightening' technique to preserve coral reefsBeachapediaSurfrider California

In this episode we dive into the in’s and out’s of the Great American outdoor act that was recently introduced! This act is good in its own but what it does for the Land and Water Conservation Fund is so valuable for everyone that loves the outdoors!!!! READ BELOW!!P.S in the episode I believe I accidentally say the bill has passed! It has not it needs everyone to stand behind it! Little word mishap! Link to both the GAO and the LWCF is below!!! GAO: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3422/textLWCF: https://www.doi.gov/lwcfRobinhood app: You now have a claim to a stock like Apple, Ford, or Facebook. In order to keep this claim to your stock, sign up and join Robinhood using my link. https://join.robinhood.com/dougj144

This week Sam Soholt joins us to talk about conservation and the Land and Water Conservation Fund.  Sam talks about the origins of the LWCF and how we got to where we are today.  He also explains why this year there are some important changes in the works to permanently fund the LWCF and how you can get involved to help.  Sam tells us about his Public Land Bus, the transition to the Public Land Van and the adventures he has been on over the last several years.  This is a great show, one you will want to listen to from start to finish.   Sam SoholtInstagram @samsoholt, @publiclandtees Public Land Teeshttp://www.publiclandtees.com Land and Water Conservation Fundhttps://www.lwcfcoalition.com BHA Take Action Pagehttps://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/ BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIESWebsite - https://backcountryrookies.comInstagram - @backcountryrookiesFacebook - Backcountry Rookies      Group - Backcountry Rookies Nation Elk101 University of Elk HuntingSave 20% by using the code Rookieshttps://www.elk101.com/product/university-of-elk-hunting-online-course/ goHUNT InsiderReceive a $50 Credit to the goHUNT Gear Shop when you purchase the Insider Program and use the code ROOKIESwww.gohunt.com/insider OnX HuntSave 20% on an OnX Membership with the code Rookieshttps://www.onxmaps.com Backcountry Rookies is Powered by Simplecast

This week Sam Soholt joins us to talk about conservation and the Land and Water Conservation Fund.  Sam talks about the origins of the LWCF and how we got to where we are today.  He also explains why this year there are some important changes in the works to permanently fund the LWCF and how you can get involved to help.  Sam tells us about his Public Land Bus, the transition to the Public Land Van and the adventures he has been on over the last several years.  This is a great show, one you will want to listen to from start to finish.   Sam SoholtInstagram @samsoholt, @publiclandtees Public Land Teeshttp://www.publiclandtees.com Land and Water Conservation Fundhttps://www.lwcfcoalition.com BHA Take Action Pagehttps://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/ BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIESWebsite - https://backcountryrookies.comInstagram - @backcountryrookiesFacebook - Backcountry Rookies      Group - Backcountry Rookies Nation Elk101 University of Elk HuntingSave 20% by using the code Rookieshttps://www.elk101.com/product/university-of-elk-hunting-online-course/ goHUNT InsiderReceive a $50 Credit to the goHUNT Gear Shop when you purchase the Insider Program and use the code ROOKIESwww.gohunt.com/insider OnX HuntSave 20% on an OnX Membership with the code Rookieshttps://www.onxmaps.com Backcountry Rookies is Powered by Simplecast

In Episode 74 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses ways to practice social distancing in The Great Outdoors and how to heed caution from state wildlife agencies and be aware of any closures in your state(s). She also discussed the Great American Outdoors Act (to permanently & fully fund Land and Water Conservation Fund + address $12-18B National Park Service backlog), and the MAPLand Act. SHOW NOTES: NPS Social Distancing: https://www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice/photos/a.74409236388/10156790229431389/?type=3&theater Great American Outdoors Act: https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-bipartisan-colleagues-introduce-great-american-outdoors-act Trump originally cut LWCF budget by 97%: https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/485780-trump-calls-for-full-funding-for-conservation-program-after Trump tweet in support of permanent, full funding of LWCF: https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1234949358644289541 MAPLand Act Primer: https://www.trcp.org/2020/03/10/mapland-act-simplifies-access-hunting-fishing-opportunities/ MAPLand Act Statement: Rep. Fulcher - https://fulcher.house.gov/press-releases?ID=06E26CD4-1EC0-4F5E-940C-6253B3D7D240

In the latest episode of CWP's Go West, Young Podcast, Senator Jon Tester of Montana talks about the need to permanently fund the Land & Water Conservation Fund, how public lands became a key issue for Montana voters, and the need to address climate change sooner rather than later. News: Trump's border wall could destroy […] The post Sen. Jon Tester returns appeared first on Center for Western Priorities.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a 54-year-old congressional act that helps federal, state and local governments to purchase land for preservation and public use. Questions were raised as it was allowed to expire this past October, but last week, it was permanently renewed and we look at how the LWCF helps conserve Idaho lands.

With the giant coal-fired Navajo Generating Station scheduled to shut down next year, a conversation with two Navajo anti-coal activists: Percy Deal, and Nicole Horseherder with To Nizoni Ani. News Congress lets the Land & Water Conservation Fund expire Interior's new science policy is a wolf in sheep's clothing History The first power flows from […] The post The Navajo Nation's post-coal future appeared first on Center for Western Priorities.

Congress failed to renew the Land Water Conservation Fund and the federal program that has provided funds to aid land and water conservation since 1965 has expired. Idaho Matters looks at the impact on Idaho's landscape.

Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado lays out a path forward to save the Land & Water Conservation Fund, America's most successful parks program, before it expires at the end of the month. The post Sen. Michael Bennet fights to save the Land & Water Conservation Fund appeared first on Center for Western Priorities.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund was established in 1965 by Congress to provide funds and grants to governments at all levels to purchase lands for preservation and conservation.

The Land Water Conservation Fund was established in 1965 by Congress to provide funds and grants to governments at all levels to purchase of lands for preservation and conservation. The program is funded by off-shore drilling leases and seperation fees. In 2015, Congress chose not to renew the LWCF, and it will run itself out sometime this fall. We discuss the role of the LWCF in preserving the West and its contribution to preservation and conservation in Idaho.