Washington Outdoor Recreation Summit Friday, February 23, 2018 at Bellingham Technical College Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Building on momentum at the state and national level we are bringing Recreation Industry Professionals – retailers, manufacturers, tourism promoters, land managers and stewardship organizations – together to explore and share ways to grow and promote Washington State’s flourishing recreation economy. Read more
REI to support second-ever "Confluence Summit" among outdoor recreation leaders in Asheville, N.C., this July REI to support second-ever "Confluence Summit" among outdoor recreation leaders in Asheville, N.C., this July PRNewswire Tuesday, February 20, 2018 KENT, Wash., Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, the State of North Carolina announced its intention to host the second-ever "Confluence Summit" for state-level outdoor recreation leaders in Asheville this July. There are currently eight states – Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming – with an office, director or task force dedicated to the well-being of the outdoor recreation industry and to greater public access to outdoor experiences. Read more
State Awards Nearly $116 Million in Grants for Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Projects Recreation & Conservation Office Monday, February 12, 2018 “These grants are important to strengthening Washington’s economy and retaining our way of life,” said Gov. Jay Inslee. “They will build parks, trails and boating facilities, and conserve working farms and critical wildlife habitat – all the things that make Washington a great place to live, work and operate a business. Read more
Outdoor Recreation Caucus Meeting January 11, 2018, 7 am, Senate Rules Room Monday, January 8, 2018 The newly formed Outdoor Recreation Caucus that we had a major role in organizing will hold its first meeting in Olympia on Thursday January 11, 2018, and will meet on a weekly basis through the session. Please find the agenda here for the Outdoor Recreation Caucus meeting on January 11, 2018 at 7 am in the Senate Rules Room. Read more
Stakeholder Call on Outdoor Recreation in Higher Education Senator Ranker Tuesday, December 26, 2017 As Chair of the Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee, Senator Ranker is interested in expanding outdoor recreation credentials at higher education institutions in Washington. He has taken note of the efforts of Colorado’s Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry to establish the following degree programs, and he would like to do something similar in Washington. Read more