New Economic Data for all 435 Congressional Districts New Economic Data for all 435 Congressional Districts Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today released congressional-level Outdoor Recreation Economy reports for all 435 congressional districts. These reports are the first of their kind that captures the power of a vast, multi-billion dollar economic engine in our local communities and across the nation. From Alabama’s 1st Congressional District to Wyoming’s At-large District, these reports show that from rural towns to the most densely populated cities, outdoor recreation is a vital economic force that not only creates billions in spending and millions of good-paying American jobs, but also creates healthier communities, healthier economies and healthier people. Read more
Tell us what you want to fund! Tell us what you want to fund! Washington State Parks Foundation Saturday, April 7, 2018 We have proposals from 10 parks and we need your help selecting grantees via this online poll. Map of park locations at bottom of poll. Read more
Puget Sound cleanup survives Trump attempt to kill it The Seattle PI Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Puget Sound gets $28 million as part of $8.08 billion in funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Trump administration had wanted to slash EPA's budget to $5.7 billion, in real dollars its lowest spending in 40 years. Read more
Big wins for people who bike as the 2018 legislative session adjourns Washington Bikes Thursday, March 29, 2018 Washington Bikes laid out an ambitious legislative agenda at the end of 2017 and we are thrilled to share we experienced success in every category. What this means is: More funding for trails and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, leading to more connected and safe spaces for people who bike. An update to e-bike laws ensuring that there is clarity around this exciting new technology while breaking down bicycling barriers for new and different types of riders. Lastly, further understanding what bicycling can mean to the local economies of Washington state’s trail communities. Read more
13 Huge Wins for Outdoor Recreation 13 Huge Wins for Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Industry Association Friday, March 23, 2018 “Three years ago, there was one office; two years ago, there were three offices; and now there are eight offices and a few operating commissions,” says Cailin O’Brien-Feeney, the Outdoor Industry Association’s state and local policy manager. “We’ll see a few more happen this year.” By serving as a leader for interest groups and growing local outdoor recreation economies, state offices of outdoor recreation are turning heads in the industry and beyond. Read more