Advocacy & Policy Development Flashcards
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Which federal legislation established the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to support park acquisition and development?
Answer: Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965
The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 created LWCF, which provides matching grants to states and localities for outdoor recreation land acquisition and facility development.
When advocating for park funding at a city council meeting, a parks professional should PRIMARILY emphasize which type of evidence?
Answer: Data linking parks to public health, economic, and social outcomes
Data-driven evidence connecting parks to measurable public health, economic, and social benefits is most persuasive to policymakers making budget decisions.
The NRPA 'Three Pillars' framework used in advocacy communications covers conservation, health & wellness, and which third pillar?
Answer: Social equity
NRPA's Three Pillars of advocacy are conservation, health & wellness, and social equity, reflecting the comprehensive community value of parks.
A park agency wants to influence state legislation on trail funding. Which approach best demonstrates effective coalition building?
Answer: Partnering with health departments, tourism bureaus, and business groups to present a unified case
Building coalitions with diverse partners amplifies advocacy impact by demonstrating broad community support and connecting parks to multiple policy interests.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), park agencies are required to ensure that newly constructed or altered park facilities meet which standard?
Answer: Accessible routes are provided to primary activity areas
ADA Standards for Accessible Design require accessible routes to primary activity areas and accessible elements throughout new or altered facilities.
What is the primary purpose of a park agency's legislative 'leave-behind' document during a lobbying visit?
Answer: To give legislators a concise summary of key asks and supporting data they can reference after the meeting
A leave-behind is a brief, compelling one- or two-page document that reinforces the meeting's key points and policy requests for legislators and their staff to consult later.
Which NRPA advocacy tool provides data on park access, acreage, and staffing benchmarks that agencies can use to make the case for investment?
Answer: PRORAGIS
PRORAGIS (Park and Recreation Agency Resource Information System) is NRPA's national database providing benchmarking data on park acreage, staffing, and programming to support advocacy efforts.