Barbara Tulipane, CAE, president and CEO of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Natural Resources Management Act:

“NRPA is delighted Congress passed the Natural Resources Management Act, also known as the ‘Lands Package,’ helping secure a permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and a guaranteed 40 percent in funding for the LWCF State Assistance Program.

“After years of dedicated advocacy work, the passage of this bill is a big win for our industry, and we thank our members of Congress, especially those who sponsored it, for recognizing the importance of parks and outdoor recreation in communities nationwide.

“We look forward to the president signing this bipartisan piece of legislation — putting us one step closer to making access to great parks a reality for all.”      

About the National Recreation and Park Association

The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have access to parks and recreation for health, conservation and social equity. Through its network of 60,000 recreation and park professionals and advocates, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.