Recreation Growth, Enhancement Discussed with USDA Leaders
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) leaders met with U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Steven Censky to discuss the essential role played by the Department – notably the USDA Forest Service – in providing diverse and high-quality outdoor recreation opportunities and growing the outdoor recreation economy, especially in rural communities. The Forest Service provides a wide…Read More
ORR Welcomes Outcomes from First Meeting of Interior Department’s Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee
Committee Agenda Will Help Achieve Expanded Recreation Access and Improved Infrastructure Washington, D.C. (July 18, 2018) – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomed key outcomes from yesterday’s inaugural meeting of the Interior Department’s “Made in America” Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee. The committee discussed approaches that would allow more Americans to enjoy the nation’s great outdoors,…Read More
Zinke Proclaims “Recreation is Back,” Enlists New Advisory Committee to Help!
Outdoor recreation is taking center stage at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Secretary Ryan Zinke recently proclaimed that “Recreation is Back” in a video (view it here) and is now enlisting a new “Made in America” Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee to assist that effort. The 16-member panel meets tomorrow, July 17. Its top recreation…Read More
Americans Spent Close to $40 Billion on Marine Products in 2017
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.Read More
Recreation Leaders Applaud Recognition of Outdoor Recreation in Economic Health of Rural America
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…Read More