Eviction Moratorium Extended and New Restrictions on Eateries, Bars, and Indoor FacilitiesA Message from Doug Levy, WRPA Lobbyist
Updated Restrictions on Indoor RecreationA Message from Jon Snyder, Senior Policy Advisor to Gov. Jay Inslee
Because of the ongoing pandemic and the sharp rise in virus transmission in our state, there are a number of areas where we will be announcing new restrictions on activities that previously had more latitude. The goal is to reduce interactions and mobility to slow the spread of transmission. One of these areas is indoor recreation. The changes are as follows:
A Message from NCSI
As a valued NCSI Affinity Partner, we would like to share some new resources we’ve put together for you and your Washington Recreation and Park Association members. We know how important the programs that you run through WRPA are to the families across Washington.
A Message from Doug Levy, WRPA Lobbyist
On Thursday, June 18, virtual meetings were held where both Senate Ways & Means Chair Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island/23rd Dist.) and House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan (D-Covington/47th Dist.) spoke. Both members made it pretty clear that early August to mid-August is what we should expect, and be preparing for, in terms of a Special Session of the Legislature. Based on comments—Sen. Rolfes as a guest speaker before an Association of Washington Cities’ (AWC) Legislative Committee, and Rep. Sullivan with a group of local government lobbyists—this will be a very brief and surgical Special Session to get at budget issues and make some dent in a 4-year, $8.8 billion shortfall.
A message from Mark Feeney, WRPA Aquatics Network Liaison
A Message from Maryke Burgess, WRPA Sponsorship Co-Chair
Have you found yourself laid off, furloughed, or with reduced hours during this pandemic? Being a member of the WRPA is more important than ever.
A Message from Doug Levy, WRPA Lobbyist
The legislation achieves two core conservation priorities. One is providing $900 million annually and permanently for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which was created in 1964 and uses royalties from offshore oil and gas drilling to pay for a host of conservation projects on public lands.
A Message from the WRPA Administration Network
As follow-up to the discussion we had at last Thursday's, June 11, 2020, meeting regarding Phase 3 of the Governor’s “Safe start” re-opening plans, and the limitation of 50 people on events and gatherings, the WRPA continues to work with the Governor’s Office on a way to look at these not just with a number but by ensuring safe protocols and social distancing and other structural ways of keeping people separated.
A Message from Paul Simmons, WRPA President
Dear WRPA Members and Supporters,
A Message from Doug Levy, WRPA Lobbyist
For this item, please review the Protecting Existing Resources Template and questions. I’m chairing – for an Outdoor Recreation Funding Roundtable spearheaded by State Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline/32nd Dist.) – a ‘Protect Existing Resources’ subcommittee that will assist Rep. Ryu and other participating legislators in understanding the magnitude of the COVID-19 impacts on the outdoor recreation sector, and hopefully provide these legislators with tools and data to protect against damaging cutbacks and reductions in 2020 Special Session and/or 2021 Regular Session deliberations on the state budgets.
A Message from WA State Parks, WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, and WA Dept. Natural Resources
Olympia – May 29, 2020
A Message from Doug Levy, WRPA Lobbyist
Friday, May 29, 2020
A Message from Kristine Stratton, NRPA President & CEO
A Message from Doug Levy, WRPA Lobbyist
A Message from Mountain to Sound Greenway
During this public health crisis, spending time outdoors has become a lifeline for many Americans. Yet these unusual circumstances mean that all of us, from seasoned outdoor enthusiasts to families heading out to their local park for the first time, could use a little guidance. We hope you’ll join us in sharing the #RecreateResponsibly toolkit (English and Spanish) and message with your own audience.
A Message from Governor Jay Inslee
This memorandum serves to make further clarifications for Outdoor Recreation, Phase 1, and sets forth additional Phase 2 criteria. This memorandum is effective as of May 14, 2020.
A message from Marguerite Austin, Recreation and Conservation Grants Section
Applications for Recreation and Conservation Funding Board grants are due on Monday, June 1st, by 11:59 p.m. If you have started an application or are thinking of applying for a grant for your recreation or conservation project – there’s not much time left.
A Message from Peter Mayer, Metro Parks Tacoma
Good morning! First of all, I hope this finds you healthy and rested. I wanted to send a “shout out” of thanks and share a few developments.
Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP) has opened its next round of the Christopher K. Jarvi Scholarship to Advance Partnerships. This scholarship fund was created to help dedicated professionals explore ways to integrate more partnerships into their work to benefit and bring value to parks, public lands, and the communities that host them. The scholarships are meant for professionals focused on enhancing recreational assets or programs and should be focused on training that can enhance the partnership potential of the individual.
Chris Jarvi was active in leadership with prominent organizations working to support recreation and parks professionals. At his request, this scholarship was created to encourage parks and recreation professionals to continue to explore how partnering efforts can help them to achieve parks, recreation, and community goals. Scholarships range from $500-$1,500 and may be used over the 18 months following the award. Based upon the current COVID-19 situation, SORP recommends a primary focus for this round on:
A Message from Washington State Parks
OLYMPIA – May 2, 2020
