
In 2025, together we will help create the 25th state office of outdoor recreation and highlight the accomplishments and importance of existing offices of outdoor recreation with new resources and research. This fall, we’ll convene in person to celebrate the 25th state and the state office of outdoor recreation movement. Read on for ways that you can help build the movement.
The first state office of outdoor recreation was created by Utah Governor Gary Herbert in 2013, recognizing the critical role of outdoor recreation to Utah’s identity, economic competitiveness, and community health. Since that time, nearly half the country has created these offices through executive action or legislation, placing offices or divisions in various agencies to catalyze new growth in their states’ outdoor recreation economies and access for all.

Confluence of States
Launched in 2018 by a bipartisan group of eight trailblazing states, the Confluence of States was established in recognition of the impact and importance of the outdoor recreation industry and to provide a central point of contact for outdoor businesses, communities and individual constituents that rely on the continued health of our nation’s outdoor recreation industry.
Now at 20 members strong, the Confluence of States promotes and advances five pillars and 15 common principles of the Outdoor Recreation Industry Confluence Accords which represent a best practice for all states to consider.

America Outdoors
America Outdoors Association
American Bus Association
American Horse Council
American Mountain Guides Association
American Prairie
American Sportfishing Association
Archery Trade Association
Association of Marina Industries
Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education
BoatU.S. Foundation
Booz Allen Hamilton
CHM Government Services
Diving Equipment & Marketing Association
Eddyline Kayaks
Campaign Supporters
International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association
Marine Retailers Association of the Americas
Motorcycle Industry Council
National Forest Recreation Association
National Marine Manufacturers Association
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
National Park Hospitality Association
National RV Dealers Association
National Ski Areas Association
National Wild Turkey Federation
Outdoor Hospitality Industry
Outdoor Industry Association
Outdoor Writers Association of America
Paddlesports Trade Coalition
PeopleforBikes
Professional Trailbuilders Association
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation
REI
ROHVA
RV Dealers Association
RV Industry Association
Snowsports Industries America
Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals
Specialty Equipment Market Association
Sports & Fitness Industry Association
The Corps Network
Trust for Public Land
Tyler Technologies
VF Corporation
Water Sports Industry Association