At a defining moment for California’s outdoor economy, this inaugural summit convenes those working in and alongside outdoor recreation to build more resilient economic development, through equitable careers, stronger natural landscapes, and place-based futures for communities across the state.
California leads the nation in outdoor recreation, generating $81.5 billion in value added and supporting more than 545,000 jobs statewide. Yet despite its scale, the state lacks the coordinated strategy seen in other states with dedicated outdoor recreation economic development offices, limiting its ability to fully align industry leaders, land managers, Tribal and community partners, policymakers, and workforce developers around shared priorities.
At this defining moment, as communities pursue economic development, workforce leaders advance equitable career pathways, and natural landscapes face mounting pressures, the inaugural California Outdoor Economy Summit convenes leaders working in and alongside outdoor recreation to strengthen alignment, investment, and collaboration across the sector, building a resilient, place-based future for communities across the state.
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