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Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Members Welcome Bipartisan House Bill to Invest in America’s Public Lands and Waters and Increase Access for Outdoor Recreation; Reaffirm Support for Bipartisan America the Beautiful Act in the Senate

NewsBy ORR June 7, 2026

WASHINGTON – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) affirmed its support for the bipartisan legislation advancing in the House and Senate to reauthorize and strengthen the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF), originally established through the Great American Outdoors Act in 2020. The House Natural Resources Committee announced a field hearing to consider a discussion draft of the Great American Outdoors Act 250. The legislation modernizes and updates public land…

Event Recap: First National Executive Forum on Health and Outdoor Recreation

NewsBy ORR May 14, 2026

Overview On May 6 and 7, 2026, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) convened the inaugural National Executive Forum on Health and Outdoor Recreation in Washington, D.C. — a first-of-its-kind gathering that brought together top outdoor recreation industry and health leaders to make the case for a bold national vision to make outdoor recreation a pillar of public health and grow a key sector…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Kicks Off First National Executive Forum on Health and Outdoor Recreation; Honors Author Richard Louv with Lifetime Achievement Award

NewsBy ORR May 7, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 6, 2026 — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) kicked off its inaugural, two-day National Executive Forum on Health and Outdoor Recreation, with an opening evening at the White House Historical Association Decatur House, convening leaders from the $1.3 trillion outdoor recreation economy, policymakers, health experts, and innovators to explore how time outside can help address America’s most…

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

NewsBy ORR March 29, 2026

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…

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

NewsBy ORR February 11, 2026

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…

ORR Appoints First State Director of Outdoor Recreation to Board of Directors

NewsBy ORR December 9, 2025

Addition of Utah’s Jason Curry Showcases the Importance of State Recreation Offices to $1.2 Trillion Outdoor Recreation Economy The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Curry, Director of the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, to its Board of Directors, the first time that a director of a state office…

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

NewsBy ORR September 26, 2025

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…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Releases New Trail Map to Guide Rural Development Through Outdoor Recreation

NewsBy ORR July 10, 2025

Today, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) released the Trail Map for Rural Development in America, a resource designed to guide federal, state, local, Tribal, and philanthropic leaders in harnessing the power of outdoor recreation to strengthen rural economies, improve community resilience, and enhance quality of life. The Trail Map’s five sections—Education, Community Vision, Financing and Implementation,…

Public Lands Sell Off is Removed from House Budget Reconciliation

NewsBy ORR May 21, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), representing the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy made up of over 110,000 businesses, issued the following statement on the successful removal of a provision in budget reconciliation that would have sold off hundreds of thousands of acres of America’s public lands and waters.  In a letter sent earlier…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Awards Post-Helene Rebuilding and Recovery Micro-Grants for Outdoor Recreation Communities

NewsBy ORR May 20, 2025

OLD FORT, N.C. – At a press conference today in Old Fort, North Carolina, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) proudly announced the recipients of its Rebuilding and Recovery Micro-Grant Program, a targeted effort to aid the restoration of outdoor recreation assets in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Each of the selected grantees plays a critical role…

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