Outdoor Recreation Leaders Bring a Unified Message to Washington: A Defining Moment for America’s Outdoor Economy

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The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) convened its Business Council and association members in Washington, D.C. this week for a high-impact fly-in, bringing together leaders from across the industry to engage directly with Congress, federal agencies, and senior White House officials.  The message was clear and consistent throughout: this is a defining moment for America’s outdoor recreation economy.  A $1.3 Trillion…

ORR President Jessica Turner Testifies Before Congress on One-Year Anniversary of Landmark EXPLORE Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) President Jessica Turner testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Federal Lands, during an oversight hearing titled “EXPLORE America250: Celebrating One Year of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act.” The hearing marked the one-year anniversary of the EXPLORE Act—the first comprehensive outdoor recreation legislative…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Celebrates Success of Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus Following Outdoor Recreation Technology & Innovation Summit 

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The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) hosted a packed reception in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the progress and leadership of the newly formed bipartisan Public Lands Caucus. The event brought together policymakers, business and technology executives, state and federal agency leadership, and conservation leaders to spotlight pragmatic solutions that will expand access to outdoor recreation for…

Congress Closes in on Historic, Bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Package

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WASHINGTON, D.C., — The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act passed the House Natural Resources Committee today by unanimous consent. This action underscores the momentum the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and industry partners have built over the past few years to advance bipartisan policies that improve access and transform outdoor recreation opportunities. The…