Secretary Jewell to Highlight Land and Water Conservation Fund Projects in Georgia, Virginia in Support of Re-authorization and Full-Funding - Archive

The following media advisory was published by the Department of Interior on April 3, 2015. It is reproduced in full below.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday and Tuesday, April 6-7, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will visit Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Georgia and the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park to highlight the need to fully-fund and reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

These visits are part of two-day series of events to celebrate the success of the LWCF during its 50 year anniversary and underscore the importance of LWCF as one of the nation's most effective tools for preserving and protecting rivers, lakes and other water resources, to expand the interpretation of historic and cultural sites, and to conserve natural landscapes for public outdoor recreation use and enjoyment across the country.

The LWCF has played a vital role in boosting local economies in every state. That's because for every $1.00 invested through LWCF, there is a return of $4.00. The law is set to expire this year without action from Congress. President Obama is calling for full, permanent funding as part of his 2016 budget request.

EVENT #1

Who: Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior

Becky Kelley, Director, Georgia State Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Division & Georgia State LWCF Liaison Officer

Bill Cox, Superintendent, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Ray Christman, Senior Vice President & Mid-South Division Director, Trust for

Public Lands Chris Scalley, Guide Company Owner, River Through Atlanta

What: To Highlight the Importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund's

Contributions to Conserving America's Treasured Landscapes and Outdoor

Recreation

When: 11:00 a.m. EDT, Monday, April 6, 2015

Where: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Hewlett Lodge 1978 Island