{"id":19006,"date":"2012-06-07T15:11:45","date_gmt":"2012-06-07T20:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?guid=f2a13bc70b668644ffd26da6971ca923"},"modified":"2012-06-07T15:11:45","modified_gmt":"2012-06-07T20:11:45","slug":"ghorba-advocacy-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/06\/07\/ghorba-advocacy-update\/","title":{"rendered":"GHORBA Advocacy Update"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TPWD 2012 Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) seeks public comment on the draft of the 2012 Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan (TORP) which identifies outdoor recreation issues of statewide importance, and acts as a guide on how to best administer Texas’ apportionment of the federal Land and Water Conservation Funds.
\n\tThis plan is required in order to maintain state eligibility to continue receiving funds through the LWCF State and Local Assistance Program; the only federal source of funds partnering with states and local governments that is solely dedicated to protecting conservation and recreation lands for future generations of Americans.
\n\tPublic feedback has been obtained in the development of the TORP through a variety of surveys. The draft is available for comment until June 22, 2012 at http:\/\/www.tpwd.state.tx.us\/business\/grants\/.<\/a>
\n\tComments regarding the 2012 TORP draft can be sent to rec.grants@tpwd.state.tx.us<\/a>. For more information, please contact Local Park Grants Manager, Dana Lagarde at (512) 389-8175.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Public Meeting for Buffalo Bayou Trail<\/strong>
\n\tTransformation of Buffalo Bayou Park, one of Houston’s most iconic green spaces, is well underway. With an historic $30 million catalyst gift from the Kinder Foundation, a strong public-private partnership has been created to include Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP), City of Houston led by the Houston Parks & Recreation Department, and Harris County Flood Control District. BBP has been charged with leading the enhancements of the 160-acre, 2.3-mile bayou stretch from Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street.
\n\tLikened to Houston’s own Central Park, the ambitious $55 million project will:<\/p>\n