From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): Congress failed to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation by Sept. 30, missing an opportunity for a major bipartisan victory to protect America’s public lands, outdoor recreation access, and historical sites. But – there is still hope … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): America’s most successful conservation and recreation fund has gone away. Congress let the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) expire in September. This program has funded everything from stunning national parks and monuments to local parks, hiking … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Pennsylvania is home to some of the nation’s most iconic outdoor and historic places. They’re household names: Valley Forge. Delaware Water Gap. Gettysburg. The Appalachian Trail. The Flight 93 Memorial. Yet the program that’s made the protection … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-08-10/public-lands-wilderness/groups-call-for-making-conservation-fund-permanent/a63658-1 August 10, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund helped create the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe County. (National Fish and … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-07-24/public-lands-wilderness/veterans-call-for-reauthorization-of-conservation-fund/a63438-1 July 24, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Land and Water Conservation Fund money helped create the Flight 93 National Memorial. (NPS/Brenda Schwartz) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Veterans are raising concerns … Continued
From the League of Conservation Voters (https://www.lcv.org/): From campgrounds to National Parks to local sports fields, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has helped states across the country protect important land, water, and recreation areas for all. LWCF is … Continued