By Doug Levy, WRPA Lobbyist – 1/15/18
“Remember. This will be a short, 60-day, modest Session. Don’t expect much.”
Dear WRPA Members
2018 Park & Great Outdoors Legislative Day
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When: January 25, 2018 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
(Capital Budget) The two-year Capital Budget that is pending in the Washington State Legislature is much more than a document or a “bill.” It is a mission-critical, job-creating investment in the State of Washington, in outdoor recreation, in schools, and in local communities. WRPA urges the State Legislature to move forward with adoption of a 2017-19 Capital Budget, including agreed-upon allocations of $80 million for the Washington Wildlife & Recreation Program (WWRP) and $4.077 million for the Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) program. The negotiated Capital Budget also includes a historically-low $1 million allocation for the Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA). WRPA urges lawmakers to enhance funding for both ALEA and YAF in future cycles.
(Capital Budget) As the Legislature looks to finalize a 2017-19 Capital Budget, WRPA urges lawmakers to refrain from diverting funding from dedicated accounts that are focused on funding outdoor recreation activities. These include the WWRP, YAF, and ALEA accounts, others such as the Boating Facilities Program (BFP) and Non-Highway Off-Road Vehicle Account (NOVA), and pass-through federal-funding accounts such as the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). WRPA urges lawmakers to keep top-of-mind a recent report study showing that the outdoor recreation sector generates $26 billion a year in economic activity for the state, as well as 200,000+ jobs.
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It’s that time again! You’re invited to the 8th annual Washington Family Entertainment Showcase. We’re returning to the Lacey Community Center on Tuesday, September 26. Doors open at noon and the Showcase performances begin at 1:00 pm. As always, the event is FREE and includes refreshments, door prizes, fun people, and great family-friendly entertainment.
To reserve your spot, simply reply to this e-mail message or go online to our Facebook event page and click “attending.” Please help us share and spread the word to any friends or associates you know who would benefit by attending.
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Thursday, September 14th
10:00 am-1:30 pm
Join fellow WRPA members for a lunch meeting Tukwila Community Center. The meeting will start at 10:00 am, there will be a lunch break at 11:30 am (please bring $5.00), and the meeting will wrap up around 1:30 pm. This event is GoToMeeting accessible.
