Governor Spanberger and eleven professionals outside, around a podium that reads "Virginia is for Outdoor Lovers."

ORR Applauds Virginia for Appointing First Full-Time Director of Outdoor Recreation, Deepening the Commonwealth’s Leadership on the Outdoor Economy

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Governor Spanberger’s executive directive builds on Virginia’s status as a leading outdoor recreation state, positioning the Commonwealth to compete for talent, investment, and public health outcomes. DANVILLE, Va. — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrated with Governor Abigail Spanberger as she appointed Virginia’s first full-time Director of Outdoor Recreation, Heather Barrar, within the Secretariat of Virginia Natural…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable and Confluence of States Release First National Disaster Resilience Playbook for State Outdoor Recreation Leaders

Infrastructure, News, Recreation Economy, Resources, State Offices of Outdoor Recreation

New Resource, Developed in Partnership with Confluence of States and Supported by The VF Foundation, Helps Protect America’s $1.3 Trillion Outdoor Recreation Economy Before, During, and After Natural Disasters  WASHINGTON, D.C. — As natural disasters and extreme weather increasingly threaten America’s public lands and waters, outdoor recreation businesses, and gateway communities, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), in partnership with…

Iowa Becomes 25th State to Establish Outdoor Recreation Office, Marking Major Milestone for Growing Outdoor Recreation Economy

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Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Celebrates Iowa’s Leadership and Continued Momentum Behind State Outdoor Recreation Offices Nationwide  Indianola, Iowa — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) today celebrated with Governor Kim Reynolds during her announcement establishing the Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation, making Iowa the 25th state to create a dedicated office focused on advancing the nation’s $1.3 trillion outdoor recreation economy. The new office will prioritize outdoor recreation opportunities, local economic development, conservation, tourism and…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Welcomes Make America Beautiful Again Commission Meeting and Releases Recommendations to Grow a Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Economy

EXPLORE, Health and Outdoor Recreation, Infrastructure, News, Recreation Economy, Rural Development, State Offices of Outdoor Recreation

Washington, D.C. — Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomes today’s meeting of the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) Commission and its focus on expanding access to public lands and waters and growing America’s outdoor recreation economy.  As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, outdoor recreation offers a powerful opportunity to unite conservation, economic…