Thanks to FFXnow for sharing the news about NOVA Parks Executive Director Paul Gilbert’s retirement announcement. Read about the nearly 2,000 acres of parkland he helped acquire during his 20-year tenure and the significant strides he has made to share a more complete history of Northern Virginia.
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NOVA Parks - the best of Northern Virginia through nature, history, and great family experiences
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In the late 1950's, the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission and a group of citizens from several local jurisdictions came together to protect Northern Virginia's rich heritage of woods, meadows, lakes and streams from the threat of suburban sprawl. These citizens, working with their local governments--Fairfax County, Arlington County and the City of Falls Church--organized under the Virginia Park Authorities Act in 1959 as the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA). They came together to plan, acquire develop and operate a system of regional parks for all Northern Virginians to enjoy. Today, NOVA Parks (as the organization came to be known in 2014) represents three counties and three cities -- Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church and the City of Fairfax. NOVA Parks staff, volunteer board members appointed from each jurisdiction and many friends of the regional parks working together have preserved over 12,000 acres of the rolling and wooded Virginia countryside for you and created a priceless legacy for future generations. Through your regional parks, the NOVA Parks provides almost two million citizens with some of the finest recreational facilities in the country. By pooling their funds, these local governments find that each dollar they contribute to NOVA Parks is multiplied by contributions from other member jurisdictions and sometimes augmented even more by state and federal grants and private donations. Being a member of NOVA Parks is a good economic investment. From a wavepool to nature trails, from golfing to boating, there's a NOVA Parks that is just right for you. Come for the day, a weekend or a week. The NOVA Parks are yours to enjoy! - NOVA Parks - the best of Northern Virginia through nature, history, and great family experiences
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- 51-200 employees
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- Fairfax Station, Virginia
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- 1959
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After 20 years serving as NOVA Parks' Executive Director, Paul Gilbert has announced that he will retire in December 2025. Gilbert has led the regional park system's expansion, including 22 acquisition transactions totaling 1,801 acres of parkland, 15 new parks, 3 expanded parks, and 8 new major park facilities. “This has been my career and passion for the last 20 years. It has been a great honor to partner with the leaders of Northern Virginia as we have built a stronger community with vibrant regional parks,” said Executive Director Paul Gilbert. Gilbert’s career has been dedicated to public service in the acquisition, conservation and management of public lands. He has received numerous recognitions throughout his career and has authored 2 books. Since 2009, he has served as an Executive-in-Residence for George Mason University's Recreation Management Program. He currently serves on the Board for The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, where he will continue to advance philanthropic endeavors for the region. To see the complete announcement, please visit https://lnkd.in/eqcuA-Pb
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What if you could address the causes of climate change and make money for your agency at the same time? Most of us in the Park and Recreation field would say, “Sign me up!” Paul Gilbert, Executive Director of NOVA Parks discusses the growing field of natural resource banking in the November edition of the Parks and Recreation magazine. https://lnkd.in/dMA9w_xc #ParksAndRecreation #NaturalResourceBanking #NOVAParks