ADVOCACY ings about LWCF. They object to added federal land acquisition; yet, they acknowledge the national popularity of the underlying program. NRPA Policy and Advocacy NRPA remains steadfast in our support for a permanent and fully funded LWCF that protects the interests of states and local communities by providing fair and equitable treatment for the State Assistance Program of no less than 40 percent guaranteed funding for formula grants to the states for active outdoor recreation. This is the same amount required by law to be allocated to the LWCF federal land acquisition program. With regard to the Senate proposal currently under consideration, NRPA will pursue efforts to modify 34 Parks & Recreation the measure so that the " stateside " percentage is increased and/or there be some sort of additional account dedicated to local community parks in the final approved Senate measure. We remain in an ongoing dialogue with the House of Representatives as it continues to craft its own LWCF reauthorization bill. Your Help Is Urgently Needed With only days remaining until LWCF's expiration, your involvement - no matter how simple - can make a major difference. Throughout September, NRPA and APA are partnering to urge members to take action on Twitter and tell their elected officials how the LWCF has provided necessary federal funding for the creation and preservation of | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5 | W W W. N R PA . O R G parks and public spaces in their local communities through the State Assistance Program. It'll take just a minute or two - here's a sample tweet to get you started: [PARK NAME] was funded by LWCF and brings people together![@ YourMemberofCongress] #RenewLWCF @NRPA_News [INCLUDE PHOTO] As members of Congress return from their August recess, it's more important than ever that you take action. Visit www.nrpa.org/advocacy for examples of the LWCF State Assistance Program's impact in your locale and www.nrpa.org/Renew-LWCF to learn how to get involved in this social media campaign. David Tyahla is NRPA's Senior Government Affairs Manager (dtyahla@nrpa.org).