NRPA members push policy forward: at NRPA's National Legislative Forum, members experience an insider's glance at government.With record attendance of more than 400 members, NRPA's National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation brought delegates from 48 states to Washington Washington, town, England Washington, town (1991 pop. 48,856), Sunderland metropolitan district, NE England. Washington was designated one of the new towns in 1964 to alleviate overpopulation in the Tyneside-Wearside area. , D.C., to learn about the public policy issues impacting parks and recreation. The attendees were updated about proposed budget cuts for the Land and Water Conservation Fund The United States' Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a Federal program that was established by Act of Congress in 1965. The Act designated that a portion of receipts from offshore oil and gas leases[1] , as well as the Transportation Equity Act, which contains millions of dollars for trails and scenic byways. Members then met with legislators on Capitol Capitol, seat of the U.S. Congress Capitol, seat of the U.S. government at Washington, D.C. It is the city's dominating monument, built on an elevated site that was chosen by George Washington in consultation with Major Pierre L'Enfant. Hill to discuss the issues, and share NRPA's views about using parks and recreation to battle obesity obesity, condition resulting from excessive storage of fat in the body. Obesity has been defined as a weight more than 20% above what is considered normal according to standard age, height, and weight tables, or by a complex formula known as the body mass index. , boost economic development and contribute to healthy lifestyles and youth development. Here's a look at what went on during the conference, and what you can do to get involved in advocacy for parks and recreation. |
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