The LWCF program provides matching grants to States and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The program is intended to create and maintain a nationwide legacy of high quality recreation areas and facilities and to stimulate non-federal investments in the protection and maintenance of recreation resources across the United States.

Secretary Salazar Signs the 2009 LWCF Apportionment

On June 3, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar signed the LWCF 2009 Certificate of Apportionment which distributes over $27 million to the States, Territories, and the District of Columbia.  This includes $19 million appropriated by Congress and a $8 million supplement authorized by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act.  Click here for the State-by-State distribution.

NPS and NARRP Recognize
State Outdoor Recreation Planning

NPS and the National Association of Recreation Resource Planners recognize strides in Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning. Click here for more...