NPS awards $1 million to Turtle Mountain Band for playground and picnic projects

The National Park Service awarded $1 million to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians to build five playground and picnic areas expected to be completed by the end of 2029, according to InForum. The funds will be allocated through the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department via the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which is primarily financed by federal offshore oil and gas lease revenue.

Since 1965, the National Park Service has provided more than 45,000 LWCF grants supporting local park projects and expanding outdoor recreation access. The 2019 John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act reauthorized the fund and ensures states receive at least 40% of its funding, InForum reported.