ICYMI: Senate touts importance of outdoor recreation as economic driver across states
by National Marine Manufacturers Association 18 Jun 2021 07:15 PDT
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The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion recently held a hearing on the state of outdoor tourism, recreation, and ecotourism, noting the importance outdoor recreation has on local economies as communities recover from the economic impact of Covid.
In opening remarks, Chairwoman Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) emphasized the role outdoor recreation plays in state economic development and job contribution, while highlighting the outdoor recreation industry contributes $788 billion, annually, in gross economic output and supports 5.2 million U.S. jobs.
Additionally, Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) called out state offices of outdoor recreation (ORECs) as bipartisan entities that "help create healthier citizens, generate jobs, and stimulate economies."
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