How to Improve Outdoor Recreation In Washington State The William D. Ruckelshaus Center Thursday, August 17, 2017 Public land management agencies in Washington State are working with Washington State University to identify opportunities to simplify the State’s recreation pass and permit system, help increase access to our public outdoor recreation lands, and find ways to ensure our public lands are adequately funded. To understand these issues, Washington State University is conducting a survey of Washington residents to understand your outdoor recreation activities on public lands, and your perspectives on the current pass and permit system and funding of public lands. Your responses to this brief survey (approximately 10-15 minutes) will remain confidential and help us develop informed recommendations on how to improve our state’s recreation pass and permit system. If you have any issues accessing or completing the survey, please contact Season Hoard, the survey coordinator, at (509) 335-4093 or hoardsa@wsu.edu. Read more
State Seeks Comment on Outdoor Recreation Plan RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE Wednesday, August 9, 2017 The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board wants to know what you think the priorities should be for outdoor recreation. The board has a draft statewide recreation and conservation plan that is meant to be a guide for decision-makers when they prioritize recreation and conservation efforts for the next 5 years. Read more
New Statewide Collaborative Focuses On Vermont's Outdoor Recreation Economy New Statewide Collaborative Focuses On Vermont's Outdoor Recreation Economy VPR - Vermont's News Source Monday, August 7, 2017 Up until now the outdoor recreation businesses in Vermont have not had a statewide advocacy group. Governor Phil Scott signed and executive order creating a collaborative to support the industry. Read more
Wyden, Bishop Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Outdoor Recreation Opportunities Washington, D.C. Thursday, July 27, 2017 Legislation has been introduced in the Senate and House to remove barriers to outdoor recreation and boost rural economies across the country. Read more
Outdoor Recreation Economy Continues to Grow in Washington Outdoor Recreation Economy Continues to Grow in Washington WA Governor's Office Monday, July 24, 2017 National trade association calculates $26.2 billion in statewide annual economic report. Washington's natural splendor plays a major role in its economy, generating an annual $7.6 billion in wages and salaries and $2.3 billion in state and local tax revenue through outdoor recreation, according to the Outdoor Industry Association. Read more