From All Corners

NRPA delegates from nearly every state across the nation headed to Capitol Hill to lobby for park and recreation interests today. Among the delegations were attendees from Louisiana, who had a full agenda, meeting with congressional staff members from Sen. David Vitter's (R-La.) and Sen. Mary Landrieu's (D-La.) offices, among others. They also met with Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-La.), pictured at left, and an aide. “We’re looking for funding for the [Land Water Conservation Fund], which has helped fund a number of project in our district,” NRPA Trustee Carl Breeden told Melancon's staff member. The congressman, who was voting on a number of bills, also met with the group for several minutes.