All, For those of you that want to get RCO grants, this is a terrific opportunity to expand or improve your fields or even to acquire fields. Please see the note below. JP From: Hedden, Brent (RCO) <brent.hedden@rco.wa.gov> Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:05 AM To: Hedden, Brent (RCO) <brent.hedden@rco.wa.gov> Subject: Match Reduction in Response to the Pandemic - Public Comment Importance: High You are receiving this email from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office because you are a current or past point of contact for a parks and recreation grant or are interested in our programs. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic we propose reducing an applicant's match for 2020 parks and recreation grants from a 50% contribution to 25%: * Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account * Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program: Local Parks, Trails, and Water Access categories only * Youth Athletic Facilities We request feedback on this policy via a short survey (takes less than 2 minutes) here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RCOMatchProposal We have a short timeline to gather feedback so respectfully request you respond ASAP. If you have policy or related questions, please email adam.cole@rco.wa.gov <mailto:adam.cole@rco.wa.gov> . If you need technical assistance taking the survey, please email brent.hedden@rco.wa.gov <mailto:brent.hedden@rco.wa.gov> . Thanks, ___________________________________________________________________ I am working from home to help avoid possible spread of the coronavirus. During this time the best way to contact me is by e-mail or phone at 360-867-8751. Be well. Brent Hedden Performance and Data Analyst <https://www.rco.wa.gov/> Recreation and Conservation Office <mailto:brent.hedden@rco.wa.gov> brent.hedden@rco.wa.gov 360.867.8751(new number) <https://www.facebook.com/WSRCO/> <https://twitter.com/rco_director> <https://www.instagram.com/rcowashington/> <https://www.youtube.com/user/WashingtonRCO> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/rcowa/> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/washington-state-recreation-and-conservati on-office/>