News
December 2008
Call For 2009 Conference Presentations: Submissions Due January 15
December 29, 2008 -
Share your knowledge and guide the byway community to new heights! You’re invited to submit a proposal to speak at the 2009 National Scenic Byways Conference, August 23-26, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
Annual Recreation Resource Planner's Conference Coming Spring 2009
December 23, 2008 -
The National Association of Recreation Resources Planner’s 29th annual conference will be hosted by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at the Hilton Gateway Center in Pittsburgh. The “Get To The Point: Pittsburgh 2009 Conference” will run from April 27-May 1, 2009. Registration will start in early January.
National Park Service Honors Gary Robb for Achievements
December 15, 2008 -
The National Park Service (NPS) Deputy Director Dan Wink presented the NPS Accessibility Leadership Achievement Award to Gary Robb, founding director of Indiana University’s National Center on Accessibility. NPS Director, Mary Bomar, also commended Robb for his achievements. The NPS award was in recognition of Gary Robb’s 35 years of leadership and achievements in advocating for citizens with disabilities to have equivalent access to parks and recreational areas that is enjoyed by others.
Join National Networking Call: Preserve America Program
December 3, 2008 -
America’s Byways Resource Center will host a National Networking Call on December 9, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. CST to discuss the Preserve America Grant Programs for Historic Preservation. National Networking Calls are scheduled to allow individuals to informally participate in long-distance discussions on shared topics of interest.
