ADVOCACY
Outdoor recreation is an economic powerhouse in the United States. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the outdoor recreation economy generated $689 billion* in consumer spending and 4.3 million jobs in 2020. As a business, you are the industry’s voice – learn more and be heard.
*Data from the 2020 U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) report. Read our statement in response to the latest data release and the impact of COVID-19 on the outdoor industry.
NATIONAL
THE OUTDOOR RECREATION ECONOMY GENERATES
Direct National Jobs
In Consumer Spending
REVIEW THE FULL NATIONAL AND STATE-LEVEL DATA IN THE 2020 BEA REPORT
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A Force For Policy
Our hard work to promote outdoor recreation and the industry’s policy priorities is reaping benefits.
On this Earth Day, we on the OIA Government Affairs team are reflecting on notable state-level policies, regulatory changes, and investments that
Our hard work to promote outdoor recreation and the industry’s policy priorities is reaping benefits.