Browse Dolesh, Richard J.

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School of thought: schoolyards as playgrounds is not a radical concept. Putting it into practice, however, takes cooperation.	Aug 1, 2009	2270
Advocacy update: promoting a higher standard: NRPA calls for a new level of non-discrimination for persons with disabilities.	Oct 1, 2008	1048
Advocacy update: safety on: the right to bear arms extends into park territory.	Aug 1, 2008	1213
Advocacy update: a centennial achievement: the department of the interior plans a centennial birthday bash for our national parks.	Jul 1, 2008	1135
Advocacy update: down on the farm: NRPA's advocacy efforts prove crucial in defeating anti-park and recreation amendment to Farm Bill.	Mar 1, 2008	641
Trending positive: six seasoned professionals demonstrate that the first step in reacting to emerging trends is identifying the changes afoot.	Mar 1, 2008	4763
Advocacy update: the new Congress: how the recent elections will affect initiatives in 2007.	Jan 1, 2007	1544
Advocacy update: the fight to save LWCF; what needs to be done to save LWCF and who needs to do it.	Nov 1, 2006	1668
Advocacy update: make your vote count: park and recreation efforts depend on electing the right person for the job.	Oct 1, 2006	1166
Advocacy update: winning by losing: Texas Recreation and Park Account proves that success and failure are not always black and white.	Aug 1, 2006	1371
Advocacy update: charting a course for the future: a new Congress brings new challenges.	Feb 1, 2006	1161
Advocacy update: top ten reasons parks are important: the values of public parks and recreation in America.	Jan 1, 2006	1293
Advocacy update: routes to school provide funding: providing safe routes to and from school creates funding opportunities for parks and recreation.	Dec 1, 2005	887
Selling: new opportunities for public parks and recreation surface with the latest round of base closures.	Oct 1, 2005	2557
Advocacy update: legislative victories for NRPA: NRPA members' advocacy efforts paid off.	Sep 1, 2005	1085
Fighting for funding: NRPA needs all members to act now and save the Land and Water Conservation Fund state assistance program.	Jun 1, 2005	1097
Wood-be alternatives: new wood preservatives offer choices and challenges for park and recreation professionals.	Apr 1, 2005	2740
Answering questions about the ADA: park and recreation agencies are asked to comment on disability guidelines.	Mar 1, 2005	854
Lessons from the 2004 state and local elections: election results show both positive and negative trends for parks and recreation nationwide.	Jan 1, 2005	1202
Congress stalls on Transportation Act renewal: sixth extension within the past year takes TEA21 into the 109th Congress.	Dec 1, 2004	1168
Tough terrain: the conflicts associated with multi-use trails.	Oct 1, 2004	3513
Not meeting expectations: trying to find performance and accountability in the LWCF.	Sep 1, 2004	1196
Safeguarding section 4(f) still necessary: park and recreation legislation protecting park space enters final steps in process.	Aug 1, 2004	1218
LWCF grants: going, going ... gone? A perfect storm of problems could result in decreased funding.	May 1, 2004	1105
Follow the trail toward improved health: to celebrate National Trails Day, walk the path toward linking trails with wellness.	May 1, 2004	2563
Arsenic and your playground: the 2004 voluntary phase-out of arsenic-treated wood is giving park and recreation departments nationwide new reason to evaluate their parks.	Apr 1, 2004	3203
Take the trail toward reauthorization for TEA-21: support the Recreational Trails Program.	Mar 1, 2004	954