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www.virginiaparks.org P.O. Box 9205 “Supporting the Commonwealth’s parks, (757) 619-0540 Norfolk, VA 23505 natural resources, and historic sites” [email protected] CONTACT: Tim Kennell, President; [email protected], C: 804-840-2985 2021 Legislative Priorities YES ‐ HOUSE BILL NO. 1804 The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) shall develop recommendations for one or more dedicated sources of funding for Virginia State Parks https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?211+ful+HB1804 Currently: . Virginia State Parks DO NOT have a dedicated source of funding . Operations are funded by the annual statewide budget (General Fund) and visitation fees . Funding allotments vary from year to year and funding IS NOT guaranteed . Long-term operational and maintenance planning is hindered by the annual funding mechanism HB 1804 Will: Allow DCR to develop recommendations for a dedicated source of funding that shall be stable from year to year Allow DCR to include stakeholders in the development of its recommendations Budget Amendments YES - Item C-48.10 #1s Fund the construction of Phase 2 and 3 at Widewater State Park https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/amendment/2021/1/sb1100/introduced/mr/c-48.10/1s/ YES - Item 383 #1s Assess the feasibility of converting the existing Rapidan Wildlife Management Area into a State Park https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/amendment/2021/1/sb1100/introduced/mr/383/1s/ YES - Item 374 #6s Provide oversight and operations of a new state park property in Loudoun County https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/amendment/2021/1/sb1100/introduced/mr/374/6s/ YES - Item 374 #2s Fund the costs of connecting Mason Neck State Park to the local municipal drinking water system https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/amendment/2021/1/sb1100/introduced/mr/374/2s/ YES - Item 374 #7s Fund the modernization and repairs of lodge units and the Rhododendron Restaurant at Breaks Interstate Park https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/amendment/2021/1/sb1100/introduced/mr/374/7s/ Tim Kennell, President · Diana Ramsey, Treasurer · Mike McCarthy, Secretary James Klakowicz, State Parks Chair · Lynn Davis, National Parks Chair .

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