History

Partners Outdoors was an outgrowth of conversations between top federal officials and recreation leaders arising from the President’s Commission on Americans Outdoors (1985-1987). Partners Outdoors focuses on:

• Solving key challenges facing outdoor recreation through public-private partnerships
• Sustainable funding models for all outdoor activities
• Conservation and stewardship of our natural resources
• Changing workforce needs, visitor expectations and other key issues that engage the next generation of outdoor recreationists