Congress must lead to preserve recreation and conservation program Congress must lead to preserve recreation and conservation program By Norm Dicks, Special to the Times Monday, June 22, 2015 TIME is running out for America’s premier conservation and outdoor recreation program. There are fewer than 100 days until the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) expires after 50 years of strong bipartisan support. This wonderful federal program works to secure our natural areas, water resources and cultural heritage, and helps open our public lands for outdoor recreation. Read more
State Parks Outdoor Expo State Parks Outdoor Expo June 27, 2015 - At the Capitol, Olympia WA Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Second Annual Get Outdoors Adventure Awaits Expo! Please Join us June 27 from 11:00am-3:30pm for the 2nd annual Outdoor Expo on the oval lawn at the Capitol in Olympia. Free, family-friendly fun including games, giveaways, outdoor gear demonstrations, mascots, live music, food trucks and more! Read more
Colorado's $4.2 billion outdoor rec industry now has its own office and state director Colorado's $4.2 billion outdoor rec industry now has its own office and state director Denver Business Journal Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Colorado now has an office and state director to represent its mulit-billion outdoor and recreation industry. Gov. John Hickenlooper announced Monday that Luis Guillermo Benitez, a former Vail Resorts executive responsible for leadership development programming and curricula, has been appointed as director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office. The new office and position that will be housed in the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). Read more
OIA Rendezvous Experience OIA Rendezvous Experience October 5-7, 2015 - Westin Seattle, WA Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Register by June 30 and be entered to win an Eagle Creek Load Warrior Duffel 22. Rendezvous registration includes: Access to all educational keynotes and breakout sessions, official Rendezvous welcome reception and meals, participation in the Service Project by Timberland and (1) ticket to the Seattle Night Out at the EMP Museum (Experience Music Project). Read more
Great Participation at the Big Tent Meeting! Great Participation at the Big Tent Meeting! June 8 meeting at the Nature Conservancy Wednesday, June 17, 2015 32 people participated in the Big Tent Board meeting either in-person or by conference call, including two interns working for the Northwest Marine Trade Association. Read on to learn more about our meeting highlights, and photos from the meeting! Read more