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
U.S. Senate Unanimously Declares June 2018 Great Outdoors Month
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…Read More
Kick Off the First Day of Summer on America’s Public Lands
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…Read More
Top Outdoor Recreation Industry Priority Moves Forward with Key Congressional Action
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…Read More