Outdoor recreation is a bipartisan movement.

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. 

Communications Toolkit

How to Create a State Office

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.

Confluence of States Directors welcome North Dakota and Minnesota to their bipartisan coalition at the Outdoor Media Summit.

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