Excited for where outdoor recreation and the industry, when realized, properly invested in, and utilized can take us as a nation - better societal health (physical, mental, and emotional), combat climate change, improve DEI, passionate and purposed workforce development and employment, sustainable economics and economy, increased cognitive abilities, improved communities and opportunities, vested environmental protection, the potential to maintain livable housing costs, and much more.
We are fortunate to have Outdoor Recreation Roundtable leading much of this charge (but it is the work of so many, from government to business and vital non-profits and individuals). The last 10 years have been a data boom showing the many benefits and allowing us to start realizing the many parallel and tangential ones tied to recreation, public lands, infrastructure, etc. This data allows wise and bi-partisanship decision making for the mutual benefit of all. Where the OREC Industry, but particularly the vital underlying recreation infrastructure, can take us is limitless, but only if we continue to "move the needle" and push forward.
The National Outdoor Recreation Executive Forum was an unprecedented thought-leadership convening. We are setting a collective vision for outdoor recreation in America through a new understanding of our shared goals, connections, and cumulative power to be a force for good. Together, we have the innovation and drive to grow the entire recreation economy and the future of this key sector through sustainability, access, participation, collaboration, and inclusion. Join us on this meaningful adventure!
