Learning in nature: Washington becomes first in the country to license outdoor preschools The Seattle Times Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Because the idea of outdoor early education is catching on nationwide, Washington launched a pilot program in 2017 to develop official requirements that all licensed outdoor preschools must follow. Read more
New Government Report Reaffirms Outdoor Recreation’s Role as a Significant Economic Driver National Marine Manufacturers Association Monday, September 23, 2019 Newly released economic data on the national and, for the first time ever, state levels reinforce what the outdoor recreation industry has long believed: Outdoor recreation is a powerful driver of national and local economies and it is growing faster than the U.S. economy as a whole... Read more
25th Anniversary of joining of Wildlife/Fisheries WDFW Friday, July 5, 2019 This year, the Department celebrates its 25th Anniversary – twenty-five years since the legislature combined the Wildlife and Fisheries departments to bring a unified approach to habitat, fish, and wildlife management. Much has changed in those 25 years, but one thing remains constant. Washington’s residents are benefiting from the work of the people and organizations that lead, stand beside us, and act for fish, wildlife and habitat in Washington. Read more
New Data: Trade War Has Already Cost America's Outdoor Industry Over $1.1 Billion and Added Tariffs Will Cost $1.5 Billion Every Month Outdoor Industry Association Tuesday, July 2, 2019 DENVER (June 18, 2019) – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today released the first comprehensive look at the impact of new tariffs on America’s outdoor industry at a tariff town hall event in Denver, Colorado, co-hosted by Tariffs Hurt the Heartland. The data shows that outdoor companies and consumers paid an extra $1.1 billion due to new tariffs in the period from September 2018, when tariffs went into effect, and April 2019, when the most recent government data is available. The tariffs have been placed on outdoor equipment – including backpacks, camp stoves, camp chairs, hats and bikes. The data also found that increases on existing tariffs and additional threatened tariffs will cost the outdoor industry an additional $1.5 billion every month. Read more
Industry.TravelOregon.com Has a New Look Travel Oregon Monday, June 24, 2019 Industry.traveloregon.com is your go-to resource for everything from grants to research and marketing opportunities to upcoming events in Oregon’s tourism industry. Thanks to your feedback, it’s now even better. After hearing from the industry last fall, we developed a new site that’s simpler to navigate, offering improved search functionality and a more intuitive layout of pages and content. Read more