Maine
The outdoor recreation economy generates
31,293 Direct Jobs
$2.8 Billion Total Outdoor Recreation Value Added
$2.8 Billion In Wages and Salaries
$698 Million In State and Local Tax Revenue
3.6% Share of GDP
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MAINE OFFICE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION
Created by executive order in 2018, Maine’s office of outdoor recreation is directed by Carolann Ouellette and is housed in the Department of Economic and Community Development. The office focuses on leveraging Maine’s assets and outdoor recreation heritage to grow the outdoor recreation economy and build Maine’s outdoor recreation brand as part of a coordinated effort with partners from the public and private sectors.