Great American Outdoors Act

American Conservation Experience Recognizes the Volunteers Who Protect and Improve Public Lands on Great American Outdoors Day and Throughout the Year

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Great American Outdoors Day is on August 4, 2023 and commemorates the third anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act, a bipartisan effort that committed historic investment in the sustainment of public lands and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-funded schools. American Conservation Experience (ACE) is using this commemoration to recognize its volunteers who build trails, preserve cultural sites, restore wildlife habitats, and carry out a range of additional projects in national parks, wildlife refuges, and other locations.

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  • As one of the nation's largest nonprofit conservation corps, ACE recruits, trains and mobilizes more than 1,000 young adults annually to perform conservation work from coast to coast.
  • Since the days of the original Civilian Conservation Corps which ran from 1933-1942, conservation corps have assisted federal agencies and local groups in completing the backlog of projects that ensure the continued safeguarding of public lands.
  • "ACE provides meaningful service projects while building the next generation of conservation stewards," said ACE CEO and President Laura Herrin.
  • To learn more about the Great American Outdoors Act, visit www.congress.gov .

Independence National Historical Park Awarded $22.2 Million in Federal Funding to Rehabilitate Historic First Bank of the United States

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Independence National Historical Park (INHP) has been awarded $22.2 million in federal funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund, to help rehabilitate the landmark First Bank of the United States building constructed in Philadelphia in the 1790s, with the intention to transform it into an interactive museum.

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  • Independence National Historical Park (INHP) has been awarded $22.2 million in federal funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund, to help rehabilitate the landmark First Bank of the United States building constructed in Philadelphia in the 1790s, with the intention to transform it into an interactive museum.
  • The First Bank of the United States was a central part of Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton's vision to create a national financial system that would knit together the economies of the 13 newly independent states.
  • The First Bank building is one of the first federal buildings constructed by the U.S. government and sits a mere 1,000 feet from Independence Hall.
  • With funding secured for the rehabilitation, the INHP and the Trust aim to open the First Bank by the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026.

Sea N' Soul is Taking a Community-Focused Approach to Save the Earth

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Built by, and for, those who love the outdoors, Sea N' Soul is committed to preventing waste, stopping pollution and supporting sustainability at all costs.

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  • Built by, and for, those who love the outdoors, Sea N' Soul is committed to preventing waste, stopping pollution and supporting sustainability at all costs.
  • Sea N' Soul is considering opening to investors and is currently gauging interest to determine appropriate funding methods.
  • The Sea N' Soul app is available on the App Store and Google Play Store, and desktop users can browse Sea n' Soul today at https://www.seansoul.com .
  • For every sale that is made within the app, Sea N' Soul donates a percentage of proceeds to earth-repairing nonprofit funds like the Surfrider Foundation and The Outdoor Alliance.

Atlas Selected for Five-Year, $18 Million A&E Contract with FHWA-Central Federal Lands Highway Division

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

The contract was awarded by the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), a Division of the Federal Lands Highway Office of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

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  • The contract was awarded by the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), a Division of the Federal Lands Highway Office of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
  • This is Atlas second consecutive IDIQ contract with the CFLHD since 2014, said Atlas CEO L. Joe Boyer.
  • GAOA was passed to address critical maintenance and infrastructure needs, including repair and improvements of trails, roads, and bridges.
  • Our comprehensive training program and disciplined approach to reliable quality assurance was instrumental in the recompete of this contract.

Gray Television Honored with Eight National Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has selected five of its television stations for eight National Edward R. Murrow awards.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has selected five of its television stations for eight National Edward R. Murrow awards.
  • In the small market category, WRDW-TV (CBS) in Augusta, Georgia, received two National Murrow Awards.
  • The stations initial investigation ignited follow-up reports earning WRDW-TV a second National Murrow Award for its Continuing Coverage of the crisis.
  • These winning entries, and all national Murrow winners, will be honored at the 2021 RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards & Gala on October 27 in New York City.

The Great Outdoors Fund Secures Donation from Yamaha Motor Corporation USA to Leverage with Great American Outdoors Act Funding

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
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Great American Outdoors Act funding matched by The Great Outdoors Fund and Yamaha Motor Corporation USA for new project.

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  • Great American Outdoors Act funding matched by The Great Outdoors Fund and Yamaha Motor Corporation USA for new project.
  • "We're excited to facilitate a donation from Yamaha and bring greater return on tax-payer dollars appropriated through the Great American Outdoors Act," said Lori McCullough, Founder of The Great Outdoors Fund.
  • "With the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act we have funds to address our backlog maintenance.
  • "We are happy The Great Outdoors Fund is able to fully leverage the Outdoor Access Initiative grant and be among the first in the nation to attract funding from the Great American Outdoors Act."

Great American Outdoors Act Signed into Law by the President

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Will Shafroth,Presidentand CEOof the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner to the National Park Service,madethe following statementfollowing the ceremony where President Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law:

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Will Shafroth,Presidentand CEOof the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner to the National Park Service,madethe following statementfollowing the ceremony where President Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law:
    "Today we celebrate a watershed moment in the conservation community.
  • Enactment of the Great American Outdoors Act affirms our shared commitment to caring for America's national parks and public lands.
  • In addition to addressing national park infrastructure, the Great American Outdoors Actenshrines our nation's conservation legacythroughpermanent,mandatory funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
  • The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America's national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service.

The National Forest Foundation Celebrates the Presidential Signing of the Great American Outdoors Act

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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Missoula, Montana, Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is celebrating the bi-partisan support and official signing of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).

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  • Missoula, Montana, Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is celebrating the bi-partisan support and official signing of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).
  • The National Forest infrastructure requires maintenance every year, which has been woefully underfunded to keep up with it for some time now.
  • The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) will provide permanent, full funding of the Land and Water Fund (LWCF) and establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund.
  • The National Forest Foundation promotes the enhancement and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System.

Great American Outdoors Act Preserves Nation's Natural Heritage

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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In a landmark day for conservation, a bipartisan Congress voted 310-107 Wednesday in favor of the Great American Outdoors Act that funds national parks and public land maintenance and includes full, permanent and equitable allocations for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

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  • In a landmark day for conservation, a bipartisan Congress voted 310-107 Wednesday in favor of the Great American Outdoors Act that funds national parks and public land maintenance and includes full, permanent and equitable allocations for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
  • The re-authorized LWCF, as approved in 2019, now includes substantial, permanent funding as originally intended for state and local recreation and natural resource protection efforts.
  • The National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers has been a valuable partner in the overall effort, according to Ledford.
  • Outdoor recreation, conservation and historic preservation activities contribute more than $887 billion annually to the U.S. economy, supporting 7.6 million jobs.

Surfrider Foundation Applauds Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act by Congress

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
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In response to the news, Surfrider Foundation issued the following statement:

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  • In response to the news, Surfrider Foundation issued the following statement:
    "The Surfrider Foundation applauds Congress for passing the Great American Outdoors Act to protect special places and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans.
  • We call on President Trump to immediately sign this bipartisan bill into law so that future generations can enjoy our coastlines for years to come," saidStefanie Sekich-Quinn, Coastal Preservation Manager, Surfrider Foundation.
  • The Surfrider Foundation has been fighting for years to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), one of America's most effective conservation programs.
  • Now, that dream will become a reality as Congress rallied rare bipartisan support to pass the Great American Outdoors Act.