Outdoor Recreation Economy Bounce in 2021! On November 9, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) confirmed what many in the outdoor recreation community suspected: America’s entire outdoor recreation industry had a record-breaking year in 2021. According to the BEA, the new data shows that outdoor recreation generates $862 billion in economic output and…
Over $750M Awarded Through the American Rescue Plan Funding In 2021, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable wrote a letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, to ensure the prioritization and funding for outdoor recreation as part of the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) American Rescue Plan funding. This effort was rewarded when EDA announced $750 million in funding for Travel, Tourism, and…
(Photo credit: Clif Koontz, Ride with Respect) ARRA Urges Members to Submit Comments to Help Stop Shut-Down of Motorized Trails in Moab, UT As a result of the Settlement Agreement in Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance et al. v. U.S. Department of Interior et al., the Travel Management Plan (TMP) of the Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges Special Recreation Management…
(Photo credit: NOHVCC) Outdoor Enthusiasts and Agency Personnel Convene at the 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference After a two-year absence, outdoor enthusiasts, industry experts, and agency personnel were able to convene in person at the 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Knoxville, TN. The event was kicked-off with the Mobile Workshop Presented by Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative. …
Registration Is Open for the 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference! Registration for the 2022 National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) Annual Conference in Knoxville, TN, August 18-20, continues to be open. The conference allows attendees to gain and share insight on issues affecting the off-highway vehicle (OHV) community. Some topics the conference will cover include an…
Save the Date for the 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference! The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) is in the planning stages for its 2022 annual conference. NOHVCC is looking forward to meeting in person after missing the 2020 conference and hosting a virtual conference in 2021 due to COVID-19. Mark your calendars as this year’s…
Senate Passes Landmark Recreation Package Out of Committee On May 3, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee unanimously passed America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2022. In addition to this vital legislation, introduced by committee chairman Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and ranking member Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), the landmark package also included several ground-breaking recreation…
Temporary Restraining Order Halts 130 Acres of Dust Control Measures On February 17, dust control measures were placed on hold at the Oceano Dunes after the San Luis Obispo Superior Court temporarily prohibited them. The court ordered in favor of the Friends of Oceano Dunes’ legal efforts with a temporary restraining order on Oceano Dunes SVRA closures…
Outdoor Recreation Office Established in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania is joining several states focusing on the connections between having fun outdoors, the health of people and communities, and the outdoor industry. Pennsylvania is the 19th state to create an Office of Outdoor Recreation and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recently announced Nathan Reigner…
Additional Restrictions Implemented at Oceano Dunes Despite pleas from the industry and written comments from MIC and ARRA members, the California Coastal Commission (CCC), without deliberation, unanimously voted in late December to further restrict OHV use at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. The amendment proposed by staff calls to shut down 108 acres…