
Mayor Hillary Schieve on Why Parks and Recreation is Vital to a Thriving Reno — Episode 013
By Roxanne Sutton | Posted on December 27, 2017
Reno is aiming to be a leader in outdoor recreation in order to attract new business and improve overall quality of life.

New National Poll Finds Widespread Opposition to NPS Fee Increases
By NRPA Public Policy Team | Posted on December 22, 2017
Results of a new poll found that 68 percent of respondents were opposed to the raise in fees.

Congress is Heading Home for the Holidays
By NRPA Public Policy Team | Posted on December 21, 2017
After an eventful December, Congress is heading home for the holidays with plenty of work left to be done in D.C. after the New Year.

How the Tax Reform Bill Affects Parks and Recreation
By Kevin O'Hara | Posted on December 20, 2017
For the first time since 1986 Congress has passed a significant tax reform bill (House Vote 224-201, Senate Vote 51-48) and is expected to be signed by President Trump. What does this all mean for park and recreation agencies?

President’s Action to Revoke National Monument Status is a Bad Idea
By Richard J. Dolesh | Posted on December 14, 2017
There may be good reasons to alter the boundaries of certain national monuments, but the wholesale reductions announced for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante are not reasonable modifications.

9 Minutes with 9-Year-Old Kedar on How to Save Pollinators — Episode 012
By Roxanne Sutton | Posted on December 11, 2017
How a 9-year-old is saving pollinators with an app, a board game and endless enthusiasm.

Americans’ View on the Role of Parks in Natural Disaster Prevention
By Melissa May | Posted on December 7, 2017
While we may never be 100 percent guarded against the forces of nature, there are many steps that our local and federal government can take to mitigate loss and increase our safety.

Clarksville Bounces Back with Park Champion Event at CDBG-funded Valleybrook Park
By Jayni Rasmussen | Posted on December 7, 2017
Valleybrook Park received a huge revitalization, including new playgrounds, restrooms, a pavilion and more, thanks to a $477,000 federal CDBG Disaster Resilience grant.

UPDATED: Tax Reform and Federal Budget
By NRPA Public Policy Team | Posted on December 5, 2017
As everyone begins their Holiday preparations, Congress is hard at work in two principal areas with deadlines fast approaching.