Americans love boating! Today’s USA Today highlights the $39 billion spent on marine products in 2017! See how smart policies can lead to better access to outdoor recreation and boost the economy at recreationroundtable.org/policy-priorities.
Recreation Leaders Applaud Recognition of Outdoor Recreation in Economic Health of Rural America Washington, D.C. (June 26, 2018) – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) today thanked Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Joint Economic Committee Democrats for their recognition of the importance of outdoor recreation to the economic health of rural America. The Senators recently released…
For the second year in a row, the U.S. Senate has unanimously designated June “Great Outdoors Month!” Active outdoor fun on America’s public lands and waters continues to enjoy bipartisan support. The resolution was introduced by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), and was cosponsored by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jim Risch…
Happy first day of summer! Recreation on America’s public lands has a new look. Technology has changed the way we enjoy the outdoors, and the U.S. Department of the Interior is working with partners like the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable to make them more accessible to all – from better facilities to improved Wi-Fi. Click the picture to…
Funding for the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account Will Ensure Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation Industry Continues to Be Recognized by the Federal Government Washington, D.C. (June 14, 2018) – Today, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauded the Senate Appropriations Committee for including funding for the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Outdoor…
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke invites Americans to get out and celebrate Great Outdoors Month, whether in a well-known national park or wildlife refuge, or a park next door. Wherever you are, Great Outdoors Month is for you! Visit www.greatoutdoorsmonth.org to learn more.
With the summer season upon us, tens of millions of Americans will soon hit the road to take advantage of one of our most valuable resources—America’s great outdoors. While the beauty of our lands and waterways is unrivaled, Americans arriving at our national parks this summer will once again find outdated infrastructure that impairs their…
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…
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…
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…