Zinke Signs Secretarial Orders To Increase Recreational Opportunities On Public Lands And Waters
Outdoor recreation is taking on a more prominent role at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today signed two secretarial orders continuing his efforts to prioritize the Department of Interior’s recreation mission and increase access to public lands. Secretarial Order 3366 directs certain Interior bureaus to create and deliver plans to…Read More
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Outlines Priorities With Beltway and Industry Leaders
ORR Serves as Nation’s Premier Outdoor Recreation Coalition Representing Significant Sector of U.S. Economy Washington, D.C. (April 13, 2018) – Congressional and administration officials joined recreation industry leaders yesterday to mark the formal launch of the nation’s premier coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR). The event provided a platform for…Read More
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Welcomes Department of Interior’s New Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee
Committee Will Give Stronger Voice to America’s Outdoor Recreation Industry and Enthusiasts Washington, D.C. (March 27, 2018) – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) today welcomed the U.S. Department of the Interior’s announcement of the members of the newly-established Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee. The Committee is charged with finding solutions that will improve and conserve America’s…Read More
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Convenes National Leaders at NGA Winter Meeting
Industry Calls for Creation of Outdoor Recreation Offices in All 50 States Washington, D.C. (February 26, 2018) – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) today called for governors in all 50 states to establish an Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) and reaffirmed its commitment to working collaboratively with state leaders to advance outdoor recreation priorities across the…Read More
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Welcomes Government Recognition of Industry as GDP Contributor
Inaugural Report Highlights Economic Influence of Outdoor Recreation Industry Washington, D.C. (February 14, 2018) – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) today applauded the release of the first-ever government report recognizing the outdoor recreation industry as a significant economic contributor to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Released by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic…Read More