Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Welcomes New Members in Minnesota, New Hampshire & Wyoming to Boost the Outdoor Recreation Economy

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Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Industry Partnership, University of New Hampshire Department of Recreation Management and Policy, and University of Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative Join ORR to Grow the Outdoor Recreation Economy  Washington, D.C. — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announces the addition of three new members: the Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Industry Partnership,…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Announces New Board Members

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is pleased to announce the appointment of three esteemed individuals to its Board of Directors: Charles W. Galbraith, Co-Chair of the Native American Law Practice at Jenner & Block; Chandria Harris, Global Chief People Consultant and Certified Executive Coach; and Renee Jones, Vice President of Marketing for…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Announces Search for Program and Administrative Director

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Washington, D.C., June 25, 2024 – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the leading coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations representing the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation economy, is seeking a passionate professional to join their team as Program and Administrative Director. The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) collectively represents over 50 national associations, businesses, and state offices…

Boosting Rural Economies: Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Launches Third Round of Outdoor Recreation Grants

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the opening of the third round of its rural implementation grant opportunity to help rural communities grow their local economies and make them more resilient through outdoor recreation. These grants, a collaboration with the federal Recreation Economy for Rural Communities program, are made possible…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Announces New Project on Sustainability with University of Colorado Boulder Graduate Student Team

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WASHINGTON – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the nation’s leading coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations, is proud to announce a collaborative project with four graduate students from the University of Colorado Boulder Masters of the Environment (MENV) Program to unify and propel sustainability efforts within the outdoor recreation industry. ORR was selected as a…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Lauds Just-Passed Senate Resolution Designating June as Great Outdoors Month®  

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Washington, D.C. — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomed the unanimous passage of a U.S. Senate resolution designating June 2024 as Great Outdoors Month®. The resolution celebrates the significant contributions of outdoor recreation to the nation’s economy, health, and quality of life. Jessica Wahl Turner, President of ORR, expressed her enthusiasm for the recognition and…

New Report Quantifies Outdoor Recreation-Related Spending, Outlines Threats to Funding and Potential Solutions

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ORR commissions comprehensive study of federal spending on outdoor recreation, associated trends, and issues that impact future funding needs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) released a pivotal report, “Recreation Funding in America: Current Results and Future Insights.” The comprehensive study conducted by Southwick Associates, Inc. on behalf of ORR aggregates and…

Together Outdoors & ORR Leaders to Speak on Diversity, Accessibility and Funding in the Outdoors at the Outside Festival’s Summit

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Denver, CO – On Friday, May 31, at the Denver Art Museum, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) Senior Program Director and Together Outdoors Coalition Lead Ambreen Tariq will be speaking on a panel at the Outside Festival’s Summit featuring outdoor industry leaders and innovators. ORR is a sponsor of the Summit and ORR’s Senior Vice President…