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Jon Snyder’s Outdoor Recreation Hotlist and Planning + Grant opps- December 2020

December 28, 2020 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

OVEMBER 6, 2020 BY TODD ELSWORTH LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT)

From the desk of Jon Snyder 

Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development
Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Jay Inslee

December 10, 2020

Here’s my monthly round-up of interesting WA state outdoor recreation news. 

Small business grants update:

The first review period for the new Working WA 3 grants (up to $20K for businesses that earn less than $5m) end at the end of the day tomorrow, 12/11/20. Find details here. If you need helps with NAICs codes contact me. Businesses impacted by the November changes and businesses that have never fully reopened are prioritized—including many recreation businesses. The application is very simple.

New guidelines from November 16:

  • Fitness
  • Indoor Activities (Museums, Movie Theaters, Bowling)
  • In-Store Retail
  • Miscellaneous Venues
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Personal Services
  • Professional Services
  • Public Transportation
  • Real Estate
  • Religious and Faith Based Organizations (updated 12/2/2020)
  • Restaurants and Taverns
  • Sporting Activities

CORONAVIRUS resources:

All business guidelines:

https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-reopening-guidance-businesses-and-workers?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

All the latest updates: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/

December HOTLIST

  1. Lots of Federal outdoor news:

What will a Biden presidency mean for environmental protections and public lands in Washington and beyond?

Great American Outdoors Act project list for National Parks and public lands

LWCF Project List Delayed by the Department of Interior

New Federal outdoor recreation economic numbers from the Bureau of Economic Analysis

The Trump administration has already neutered the Great American Outdoors Act

  1. Tire dust is killing salmon
  2. Swinomish Tribe’s innovative climate plan draws national attention
  3. Former Seattle teen soccer star says youth coaching safeguards failed her
  4. State Parks Director to Retire Early Next Year: Nationwide Recruitment Effort Underway

WA outdoor business news:

Brooks Running Sees 49 percent Global Growth In Q3

Outdoor Research Appoints New President

REI Elevates Product Standards To Fight Climate Change And Advance Equity

Brooks signs climate pledge

Hunting and Fishing news:

Idaho limits non-resident hunting opportunities

Grizzlies star in hearing over Washington forest project

WDFW check stations find and decontaminate record number of mussel-infested boats in 2020

Months after dam removal, Pilchuck River is showing signs of recovery

Trails:

Train trestle pedestrian project above I-90 near Vantage beginning to take shape

With this trail honoring Sklallam leader Port Townsend works towards decolonizing its history.

Mt. Baker bike route takes shape

Governor news:

Inslee extends COVID restrictions on dining, gyms, gatherings to Jan. 4

Kitsap man arrested for shooting at pro-Trump rally also protested outside Inslee’s house

More than 1 million in Washington sign up for COVID-19 exposure app

 

Additional news:

Washington, California, Oregon urge interstate travelers to quarantine for 14 days

Seattle gyms prepare for month-long shutdown in coronavirus crackdown

Deception Pass State Park plays host to nature preschool

Wilderness rescuers face a busy winter complicated by COVID

WIAA pushes back return to play for prep sports

State weighs options for commercial whale-watching licensing program

State unveils app for viewing public lands  

Washington State Unveils App for Viewing Public Lands

As COVID-19 drives people to cross-country skiing, Spokane’s Langlauf race is canceled

Bremerton shuts down ‘massive’ unauthorized softball tournament at Pendergast Park

Earth just notched its warmest November, as 2020 closes in on record for hottest year

He Lived Near Idaho, With Fewer COVID Restrictions Than Washington. Now He’s Dead

Outdoor workouts: Longview gym open creatively within governor’s orders

Mt. Spokane’s new uphill ski policy raises concerns, questions and some hope from users

A magical hike on Whidbey Island whitewashes Native history

If You Love Jogging, Then You Should Wear a Mask

Outdoor classrooms invigorate kids in Bremerton during COVID

We can’t remain the evergreen state without trust land transfers

COVID, teenagers, and mental health

Nearly 70K Tacomans don’t have ready access to a park. This project hopes to change that.

How Risky Are Indoor Sports This Winter?

Epidemiologists virus activities survey

What it will take to keep Washington’s ski areas open this pandemic winter

Washington recreation lands remain open despite rocketing COVID-19 rates 

Grants:

USDOT TIFIA Rural Project Initiative loans can be used to construct pedestrian/bicyclist infrastructure

Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Grants

The first review period for the new Working WA 3 grants (up to $20K for businesses that earn less than $5m) end at the end of the day tomorrow, 12/11/20. Find details here. If you need helps with NAICs codes contact me. Businesses impacted by the November changes and businesses that have never fully reopened are prioritized—including many recreation businesses. The application is very simple.

Planning:

Survey aims to guide trail improvements in Moscow-Pullman

Fish & Wildlife seeks input on Island Unit restoration project

 

Jon Snyder

(he/him/his)

LATEST COVID-19 UPDATES & RESOURCES: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/     

Outdoor recreation and Economic Development
Senior Policy Advisor to Gov. Jay Inslee

Office: 360-902-0488   Mobile: 360-584-3804

Todd Elsworth

Todd Elsworth is one of the many “Mossy-haired lunatics roaming the dripping peninsulas”, described in “I’m Here for the Weather” by Tom Robbins. As executive director, he works to fulfill our mission to teach the health benefits of nature, promote outdoor recreation, and steward the places where we play.

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