Land and Water Conservation Fund Act
GPTKB entity
Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lyndon_B._Johnson
gptkb:National_Park |
| gptkbp:amended_by |
multiple amendments over the years
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| gptkbp:appointed_by |
gptkb:National_Park
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
outdoor recreation
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
partnerships with non-profits
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
improves local economies through tourism
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| gptkbp:current_champion |
some industry groups
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| gptkbp:effective_date |
September 3, 1965
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:goal |
to enhance public access to outdoor spaces
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| gptkbp:has_programs |
Federal Assistance Program
State Assistance Program |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
conservation of natural resources
first federal program to provide funding for land conservation |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act
|
| gptkbp:impact |
supports state and local parks
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| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
environmental organizations
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| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
periodic assessments of effectiveness
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| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:National_Park_Service_Organic_Act
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| gptkbp:part_of |
U. S. conservation policy
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| gptkbp:purpose |
to provide funding for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas
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| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
gptkb:Company
natural resource management environmental education programs community engagement activities wildlife protection initiatives biodiversity conservation projects partnerships with educational institutions grants to states sustainable land use planning urban park development conservation easements ecosystem restoration projects youth engagement in conservation climate resilience projects conservation education programs community-led conservation efforts indigenous land management practices offshore oil and gas leasing revenues beach restoration trail development community recreation projects public access improvements land stewardship initiatives development of recreational facilities historic site preservation restoration of natural areas outdoor education programs. $900 million annually (authorized) public health initiatives through recreation research on conservation practices waterway access improvements |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:National_Recreation_and_Park_Association
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| gptkbp:signatories |
state and local governments
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| gptkbp:signed_by |
gptkb:Lyndon_B._Johnson
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| gptkbp:status |
permanently authorized as of 2020
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Land_and_Water_Conservation_Fund_Act_of_2019
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
protects wildlife habitats
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