Outdoor Recreation Is the Economy of the Future Outdoor Recreation Is the Economy of the Future Outdoor Recreation Industry Association Monday, May 22, 2017 Its universality is part of what makes it so powerful, as an economic engine and an agent of positive change. And the outdoor recreation economy continues to grow more diverse and stronger than ever. Read more
Commerce Department Seeks Input on Definition of “Outdoor Recreation” Commerce Department Seeks Input on Definition of “Outdoor Recreation” Outdoor Industry Association Saturday, May 13, 2017 The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is seeking YOUR help defining what activities should be considered "outdoor recreation" as they prepare to launch a formal study and analysis of the outdoor recreation economy. Read more
2 Things Outdoor Research Wants the Industry To Remember As We Move The Trade Show from Utah Outdoor Retailer Sunday, March 12, 2017 In his statement yesterday, Outdoor Retailer's Dan Nordstrom delivered yet another example of our industry leaders' reasoned and thoughtfully diplomatic approach to what has become a passion-fueled issue. Read Dan Nordstrom’s statement: On the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show and Public Lands Nordstrom’s statement underscored several important points that have—at times—been drowned out by the media surrounding the trade show. Here are two of the most salient: “It’s time for EVERYONE involved in the outdoor movement—brands, dealers, customers, non-profits, ALL of us—to come together and become a true political force. It’s so much bigger than the trade show. With this Congress every one of the historic victories that created the legacy of public land we all love so much could be gone in a few months, taking us backward half a century.” Read more
Situation Assessment of Recreation Access Fee Systems in Washington State The William D. Ruckelshaus Center Saturday, March 4, 2017 Prepared for the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission, Washington Department of Natural Resources,and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: The Ruckelshaus Center conducted the situation assessment between August 2016 and January 2017. The information collection and analysis and collaborative process will take place February through November 2017. A final report, which will include both the findings of the situation assessment, research findings, and the output of a collaborative process, will be delivered to the Washington State Legislature by December 1, 2017. Read Full Report Read more
Raising Awareness of the Importance of the Outdoor Recreation Sector to Washington State This is How We Rally Thursday, February 16, 2017 This year's 5th annual rally day was held -- appropriately -- in a large tent on the Capital grounds in Olympia, and it was open to the public. Some 60 vendors and organizations had information and display booths on site. Representatives describe their part of the outdoor recreation sector. Read more