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…

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

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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

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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

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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…

Entire Outdoor Recreation Industry Celebrates the Monumental Passage of the EXPLORE Act

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First-Ever Outdoor Recreation Package will Supercharge the $1.2 Trillion Outdoor Recreation Economy and Support all Americans   WASHINGTON, D.C. — Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrates the U.S. Senate’s historic passage of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, a groundbreaking bipartisan achievement that cements the outdoor recreation industry as a cornerstone of America’s…

ORR Welcomes New Cross-Agency Report Supporting Economic Development through Outdoor Recreation

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Washington, D.C. – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomes the release of a new report from the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce providing recommendations for regional economic development through outdoor recreation. The report is an outcome of President Biden’s executive order in April 2022 that directed the Secretaries of Agriculture, Interior, and Commerce…

ORR Welcomes Cassie Elrod as Program and Administrative Director

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Washington, D.C., – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cassandra L. Elrod as its new Program and Administrative Director. Elrod brings a wealth of experience in the outdoor recreation industry, legal expertise, and a deep passion for sustainability and outdoor recreation policy to the ORR team.  “We are incredibly…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Welcomes New Members in Minnesota, New Hampshire & Wyoming to Boost the Outdoor Recreation Economy

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Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Industry Partnership, University of New Hampshire Department of Recreation Management and Policy, and University of Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative Join ORR to Grow the Outdoor Recreation Economy  Washington, D.C. — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announces the addition of three new members: the Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Industry Partnership,…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Announces New Board Members

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is pleased to announce the appointment of three esteemed individuals to its Board of Directors: Charles W. Galbraith, Co-Chair of the Native American Law Practice at Jenner & Block; Chandria Harris, Global Chief People Consultant and Certified Executive Coach; and Renee Jones, Vice President of Marketing for…