When former Republican U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner’s bill, the Great American Outdoors Act, became the law of the land last summer, it was hailed as the “holy grail” of the
The Great Outdoors Fund Secures Donation from Yamaha Motor Corporation USA to Leverage with Great American Outdoors Act Funding
Public and private funding will help restore popular campground in hurricane-ravaged Louisiana
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DALLAS, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Great Outdoors Fund has been awarded a grant from Yamaha s Outdoor Access Initiative to match with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act and restore Lotus Camp, a run-down campground on the Kisatchie National Forest in Central Louisiana.
The Great Outdoors Fund was established to help public agencies address the growing gap between needs and resources by unleashing private sector capital to update and improve outdoor recreation infrastructure and increase access to our public lands and waters.
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Members of the John Day Snake Resource Advisory Council will meet via Zoom on Thursday, and the agenda includes a host of items.
Among the presentations will be a talk by Teresa Fraser with the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, who will talk about the proposed action for a fee on the forest. Additionally, Jeff Kitchens from Prineville Bureau of Land Management will give an update on the fee proposal for the Lower Deschutes.
Brief discussions on the deferred maintenance funds from the Great American Outdoors Act for the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service, and the Oregon State Marine Board are also planned. Brief updates will be provided for Vale and Prineville BLM, as well as Deschutes, Umatilla, Ochoco, Wallow-Whitman and Malheur National Forests.
Chelsea Self, Post Independent
On Wednesday, Congressman Joe Neguse’s office announced that the he was elected to serve as chair of the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Neguse will replace Congresswoman Deb Haaland, who previously chaired the subcommittee, as she leaves to serve as the next secretary of the Department of the Interior.
Neguse, who serves Vail, parts of Avon and other areas of Eagle County, is the first Coloradan to hold the position, and the first African-American to serve in the role since the committee was formed 215 years ago.
“I’m so honored to be elected Chair of the National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee as we begin critical work to preserve our public lands, restore our forests and protect our communities from record-breaking wildfires,” Neguse said in a news release. “Colorado is home to diverse and rich ecosystems, and treasured public lands that make up over 36% of our state, including 12 natio
How the Great American Outdoors Act Affects Fishermen
A new piece of legislation boosts funding for outdoor recreation and conservation of public lands and water resources.
A New Era for Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Funding
Despite a pandemic and tumultuous presidential election, last year brought some good news for boating and fishing enthusiasts as Congress managed to pass one of the most significant pieces of conservation legislation in recent memory. Signed into law by President Trump on August 4, 2020, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) received largely bipartisan support from Congress – a difficult task these days. The GAOA is especially noteworthy because it boosts funding for outdoor recreation and conservation of public lands and water resources. It is also expected to bring economic benefits through job creation and increased tourism.