Utah was the first state to create a position, via gubernatorial action then codified through legislation, dedicated to the outdoor recreation industry in 2013. Directed by Pitt Grewe and housed in the Utah’s Office of Economic Development, the Office of Outdoor Recreation’s mission is to coordinate outdoor recreation policy, management, and promotion among local, state and federal agencies; promote economic development; recommend and help implement policies and initiatives to enhance recreational amenities and experiences; develop data; and promote the health and social benefits of outdoor recreation.

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