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

News, Recreation Economy, State Offices of Outdoor Recreation

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 Launches “America’s Outdoor Era”

Health and Outdoor Recreation, News

A Cross-Sector Effort Positions the Outdoors as a Scalable, Upstream Economic Solution for Public Health WASHINGTON, D.C. [April 20, 2026] – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) today launched America’s Outdoor Era, a bold national vision to reposition outdoor recreation as a cornerstone of U.S. health infrastructure. The initiative will align national policy, private investments, and healthcare…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Celebrates New Tennessee Office of Outdoor Recreation

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Governor Bill Lee Announces New Office to Carry Out Priorities of Tennessee Outdoor Partnership WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 7, 2024 – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrated today’s announcement by Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee’s new Office of Outdoor Recreation. The announcement at the Governor’s Conservation Summit at the Tennessee State Library and Archives in Nashville…