Legislative Action/Networking

OCTOBER 3, 2017~REPASKEFWSP

FRIENDS OF WISCONSIN STATE PARKS (FWSP)

Legislative Action/Networking

Networking with Friends Groups is one of the most important strategic initiatives FWSP has. Healthy, growing and dynamic chapters are critical to the success of park and trail properties.FWSP started the networking process by assigning one or more chapters to each board member. Board members will discuss

Hunting and Trapping in Parks and Trails

OCTOBER 2, 2017~REPASKEFWSP

Hunting and Trapping in Parks and Trails- The Wisconsin Legislature passed and Governor Walker signed into law ACT 168,  the Hunting Heritage Bill. A bizarre last-minute amendment included opening all State parks and trails to hunting & trapping.  The legislature handed off the rulemaking to the DNR’S Natural Resources Board (NRB). The NRB did the

GPR Funding

OCTOBER 1, 2017~REPASKEFWSP

Friends of WI State Parks (FWSP) is a 501c3 organization that represents WI residents that use parks and trails. There are approximately 80 Friends Groups that support various state parks, trails, and forest properties. These local Friends Groups provide thousands of volunteer hours and have delivered approximately $100M dollars to help support the mission

Recreation Opportunities Analysis (ROA)

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017~REPASKEFWSP

Dear Friends Groups-

The DNR is embarking on a study, known as the Recreation Opportunities Analysis (ROA), to review existing outdoor-based recreation opportunities and future recreation needs.http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/RecAnalysis/ This is an excellent occasion to engage DNR leadership and have an impact on parks and trails. Some of the goals are:

• ensure that DNR resources are

Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017~REPASKEFWSP

Stewardship-The Wisconsin Legislature created the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program in 1989 to preserve valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protect water quality and fisheries and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation.

State Budget: GPR Not Restored But State Budget Success for Parks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017~REPASKEFWSP

State Budget: GPR Not Restored But State Budget Success for Parks

FWSP and other natural resources organizations were very active during the budget debates. It appears that General Purpose Revenue (GPR) will not be restored for state parks in this budget cycle. While there is widespread public support for restoring GPR, there were not enough legislators

Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Members joined Gov. Walker as the Water Infrastructure For State Parks Was Signed into Law

JANUARY 25, 2018

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) released the following statements as the Parks Revitalization Act, was signed into law as 2017 Act 71:

Senator Cowles stated, “The Parks Revitalization Act is designed to tackle the ongoing issue of degrading water infrastructure in some of our most visited parks. Good drinking

FWSP is opposed to co-opting NR 44

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017~REPASKEFWSP

The Friends of WI State Parks (FWSP) is a 501c3 organization that represents WI residents that use state properties. There are approximately 80 Friends Groups that support various state parks, trails, and forest properties. These local Friends Groups provide thousands of volunteer hours and have delivered approximately $100M dollars to help support the mission and

MEETING WITH LEGISLATORS and POLICY MAKERS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017~REPASKEFWSP

MEETING WITH LEGISLATORS and POLICYMAKERS

For many people, this will be the first time meeting with your legislator.  Call or email beforehand to schedule the meeting and describe the topic/issues you want to discuss. An aide will take notes and ask what you are interested in. Many legislators will meet with their constituents in

GPR Resumption Document

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017~REPASKEFWSP

The Friends of WI State Parks (FWSP) is a 501c3 organization that represents WI residents that use parks and trails. There are approximately 80 Friends Groups that support state parks, trails, and forest properties; including the Friends of the Kettle Moraine and Friends of Kohler Andre.