Outdoor Recreation Industry and Coronavirus
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Resources
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ORR Member Survey Shows COVID-19 Continues to Impact the Outdoor Economy; Outdoor Legislative Package Will Help
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Outdoor Industry Urges Congressional Action to Support Outdoor Recreation Economy, Pass Great American Outdoors Act
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ORR Member Survey Shows Pandemic’s Catastrophic Impact to Outdoor Recreation Industry
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ORR recommends public/private strategy to responsibly reopen America’s lands and waters
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ORR proposes fixes to CARES Act to help small outdoor recreation businesses
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ORR recommends adjustments to Paycheck Protection Program to help outdoor recreation businesses
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ORR’s letter to the President on the impacts of coronavirus to the outdoor recreation industry
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ORR’s letters to governors
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ORR’s policy recommendations on how the federal government can help the industry
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First-hand accounts of how coronavirus is impacting outdoor recreation small businesses
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Outdoor recreation sector supports COVID-19 response efforts
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Outdoor recreation small businesses
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Tips for getting outdoors
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What can policy makers do to help?
The outdoor industry takes the health and well-being of our partners, employees and customers very seriously. This is why during the coronavirus pandemic we are focused on helping Americans get through this time as safely and sanely as possible.
We all know the healing power of nature and the outdoors – from John Muir 150 years ago to public health experts today during this unprecedented time. And we all know that engaging in our favorite recreation activity – boating, RVing, climbing, motorcycling, camping, fishing, biking or whatever – does wonders for our health and well-being. However, we have to be smart about getting outside in this public health emergency.
As more parts of the U.S. see closures and recommendations for more social distancing, we all need to find ways to manage the stress and uncertainty. While working from home and with children out of school, unable to go about our normal routines or see our aging relatives, a daily walk, run or hike or weekend camping can be important to your physical and mental health. Just practice social distancing while doing your favorite activity.