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Why it
makes economic sense to invest in national parks
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We like to think of our parks as apolitical. The buffalo in Yellowstone and the bears in the Great Smoky Mountains don’t think too much about what happens on Capitol Hill. But the guy in charge of protecting these animals and their environments
does have Capitol Hill on his mind, and he has one thing to say: Give us (or rather, the parks) the money. More
In Utah, a move to seize federal land
Los Angeles Times
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Long frustrated by Washington's control over much of their state, Utah legislators are proposing a novel way to deal with federal land—seize it and develop it. The Utah House of Representatives recently passed a bill allowing the state to use eminent domain to take land the federal government owns and has long protected
from development. The state wants to develop three hotly contested areas—national forest land in the Wasatch Mountains north of Salt Lake City, land in a proposed wilderness area in the red rock southwestern corner of the state, and a stretch of desert outside of Arches National Park that the Obama administration has declared off-limits to oil and gas development.
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NRPA Career Center for park and recreation opportunities
National Recreation and Park Association
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Interested in pursuing a career in parks and recreation? Do you have a job announcement that you would like to advertise?
Check out NRPA’s Career Center at www.nrpa.org/careers/ for more information!
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Be Water and Energy Wise!
National Environmental Education Foundation
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Register for National Environmental Education Week, April 11-17, 2010
National Environmental Education Week (EE Week), which takes place this year April 11-17, 2010, is the largest environmental education event in the nation. When you
register for EE Week, you will join a national network of educators dedicated to increasing the environmental literacy of K-12 students. You will also receive certificates of participation, free online resources, information on professional development and funding opportunities, and much more! Register today at www.eeweek.org/register.
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All Playful City USA communities receive free customizable signage and marketing materials. In 2009, the Mayor and Parks and Recreation Director of Arlington, Texas unveiled digital
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Child obesity rates going up
HealthDay via BusinessWeek
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New research finds
that the prevalence of obesity has grown in recent years among children aged 10 to 17, and certain kids are being especially hard hit. And another study in the same journal points to a possible reason why: Kids are snacking on potato chips, candy and other fattening foods an average of almost three times per day. The findings on obesity, which appear in the March issue of Health Affairs, are based on the U.S. National Survey of Children's Health.
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Playgrounds play major role in fighting childhood obesity
ABC News - Jackson, Miss.
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First lady Michelle Obama said she chose to visit Pecan Park Elementary School in Jackson, Miss., because the school has
taken several steps to encourage students to participate in more physical activity. The first lady toured the school’s walking trail and watched children at a playground with swings and a jungle gym.
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Generation recreation
Recreation Management
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Tina Fleming need not look any further than the Gwinnett County (Georgia) Parks and Recreation mission statement to know that
multigenerational programming is not an option. "In partnership with our citizens," the statement begins, "Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation provides high quality, broad-based parks, facilities, programs and services creating a sense of community, enabling a safe and secure environment, and enhancing Gwinnett's quality of life." "We go back to that mission statement over and over here," said Fleming, the organization's division director of operations, regarding the department's intense
multigenerational programming efforts.
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Parks evoke positive memories from residents
Clinton Herald
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Gary Herrity, Clinton Herald’s historical columnist, writes "When people write to me of the positive things they remember in Clinton-Lyons, Iowa, our parks are always high on their list, probably due to the many fond memories of fun activities. Several Sino Park frequenters remember the ball games, dates they had there, Sino's nearby store (later Kai Hansen’s), and the supervisors who helped them as umpires
or teachers of crafts.
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Park passes as political payoff?
Denver Post
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A Colorado legislative proposal to allow seniors to buy lifetime state park passes for a bargain price seems like a solution looking for a problem. Seniors currently get a break, paying half price, $30, for an annual park pass. And we don't begrudge them that discount. However, a bill pending in the state legislature would instruct the Colorado
State Parks Board to set a price for a lifetime pass, not to exceed $150, that probably will result in less revenue for parks over time.
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Tennessee state parks generate more than a billion dollars
Knoxnews.com
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Tennessee's state park
system is a billion-dollar industry that is especially beneficial to rural economies where jobs are needed most. Those are among the findings of a recent study that analyzes the economic benefits of Tennessee's 53 state parks. Conducted by the University of Tennessee's Human Dimensions Research Lab at the Institute of Agriculture, the study will be part of Tennessee's comprehensive outdoor recreation plan scheduled to be released in the coming weeks.
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Dallas park board OKs higher price tag to create standing waves on the
Trinity
The Dallas Morning News
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The first major amenity inside the banks of the Trinity River in Dallas is slated to be built this summer, but it will cost $322,800 more than previously thought, city
officials say. The project consists of two standing waves—whitewater features for kayakers.
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Bill would allow private groups, local governments to run parks
The Sierra Vista Herald
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The Arizona state Senate approved a bill recently that would allow local governments, private companies and American Indian tribes to temporarily take over operations and management of state parks.
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Pier, nature trails, playground possible at waterfront park
The Tampa Tribune
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As demolition of the former Georgetown Apartments in Tampa, Fla., nears completion, planning is under way for the half of the 164-acre site slated to become South Tampa's second-largest waterfront park. A fishing pier, canoe launch, nature trails and playground with climbing
structures are suggested for the property, according to a draft of proposed improvements. The site also could accommodate four 300-square-foot picnic shelters, an observation tower, a boardwalk, bathrooms, drinking fountains, an outdoor shower and benches.
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10 gas-storing national forests are in Northwest, study says
The News Tribune
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The top 10 national forests for storing greenhouse gases in the United States are in the Pacific Northwest and southeast Alaska, according to an analysis recently released by the Wilderness Society. The storage of carbon
helps combat the threat of climate change, officials say. Carbon stored in the trees and soils of the moist national forests in Washington, Oregon and southeast Alaska totals some 9.8 billion metric tons. By comparison, one year of fossil fuel burned in the United States contains 5.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, the study said.
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DOGIPOT introduces its OXO-BIODEGRADABLE Litter Pick Up Bags. These new and improved litter pick up bags are one of the most environmentally conscious pet waste bags on the market and are designed to not only help rid parks of the unsightly, smelly, nuisance of dog waste, but also minimize the environmental impact of bagged dog waste. Experience the DOGIPOT Advantage! More info
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