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THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW
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Over 700 public lands professionals joined us in our nation's capital for the 2017 Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show. With more than 50 educational sessions, two days with the Friends Alliance, a sold out trade show, and with more than 130 representatives joining us for Capitol Hill Day, this was a week to be proud of our community.
We could not have done this without the strong support and dedication of our nonprofit members, corporate partners, sponsors and our volunteers. We would also like to thank the program committee, the awards committee, State Captains for Hill Day, speakers, volunteers, friends, family, and colleagues who help us each year to make this event an even bigger accomplishment!
Convention attendees: you still have access to the convention community and to this year's
session handouts. Log-in and keep the conversation going with us online!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR'S PARTNERSHIP AWARD WINNERS
Last week, the Public Lands Alliance
announced Award Winners and Honorable Mentions for the 2017 Partnership Awards. Over 300 were in attendance at the Closing Banquet and Awards Ceremony on February 15. In total, 18 Winners and 11 Honorable Mentions, plus one Partners Choice Award, were announced at this ceremony. Special Thanks to Impact Photographics for sponsoring this year's program and ceremony.
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UNVEILING THE EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS BEST PRACTICES GUIDE
In 2016, the Public Lands Alliance Board of Directors worked to find common ground among public land management agencies and their diverse nonprofit partners about what makes these partnerships most successful. Building on several best practice frameworks used by the Alliance in its partnership training, a task force has identified and shaped specific tenets of effective partnerships. This guide was presented during an educational session at this year's convention and trade show. If you attended, you know there were partnership superhero capes involved!
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A VISIT TO CAPITOL HILL TO ENCOURAGE GREATER SUPPORT FOR AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS
On February 16,
130+ nonprofit executives, partners, and small businesses visited elected representatives on Capitol Hill to discuss issues of importance to America's public lands. In partnership with the National Parks Conservation Association, the Public Lands Alliance organized this day of advocacy, education and engagement with visits to over 80 Senate, House and Committee offices.
Learn more about the key issues our community discussed.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO THIS YEAR'S SILENT AUCTION
Through our Education and Scholarship Fund, proceeds from our Silent Auction make it possible for organizations to attend our educational events throughout the year.
This year, thanks to support from donors, bidders and through the dedication of our volunteers, the Silent Auction raised close to $4,000 to benefit this important fund.
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WELCOMING 11 NEW MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC LANDS ALLIANCE
Since the convention, we're excited to announce 11 new members to the Public Lands Alliance. These nonprofits are friends groups, foundations and cooperating partners that work with federal and state land management agencies for the benefit of public lands:
- Appomattox 1865 Foundation
- Big Thicket Association
- C&O Canal Trust
- Friends of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
- Friends of Moccasin Bend National Park
- Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes
- Groundwork New Orleans
- National Environmental Education Foundation
- Lassen Park Foundation
- Timucuan Trail Parks Foundation
- Verde Valley Archaeology Center
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ADMINISTRATION AND AGENCY UPDATES
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New Partnership Guidance from NPS and USFS
Last week, the Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show served as an action-forcing event for the NPS and USFS to complete and share two important guidance documents, which have now been uploaded to our Member Forum.
The guidance includes:
- NPS Reference Manual #32 on Cooperating Associations
This manual helps NPS and cooperating associations implement Director's Order #32. This is the first revision of the manual since June 2000 and includes several important advances advocated by PLA, especially regarding sales item review and approval process and advocacy.
- USFS Expanded Partnership Authority for Interpretive Services Guide
The FAQ and guidance produced by the USFS offers examples of successful implementation of the Cooperative Funds and Deposits Act, 16 U.S.C. 565a-1, as amended (effective January 1, 2014 through September 30, 2019).
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OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES
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The North Face Explore Fund Grant Cycle is Open for 2017
The North Face Explore Fund provides $500,000 annually in grants to nonprofits working in powerful and creative ways to encourage participants to experience outdoor activities and develop an enduring appreciation of the outdoors. Since its founding in 2010, the Explore Fund has provided nearly 500 grants to nonprofits that serve thousands of people in communities around the country. The 2017 Explore Fund application is open from Feb 22 - April 5.
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T
he Public Lands Alliance Wants to List Your Job Opportunities
Check out our current listings on the
Job Board
and submit your seasonal, part-time and full-time employment opportunities.
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