BOULDER, Colo. – President-elect Joe Biden today announced U.S. Representative Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) as his nominee to be Secretary of the Interior, the position responsible for overseeing federal land and natural resources. Outdoor Industry Association executive director Lise Aangeenbrug made

BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) commends Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) for introducing the “Ocean Based Climate Solutions Act” today. The bill would authorize federal funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to invest in ocean-based solutions to

Local communities across the United States have a new resource available to help them diversify their outdoor spaces and programs, thanks to a model resolution released today at the Outdoor Economy Conference by a coalition of partners including the In

Platform Covers Outdoor Recreation Priorities for Climate Change, Public Lands and Waters and Trade BOULDER, Colo. – Today, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released its policy platform for 2020 after first sharing its recommendations with both presidential campaigns. The document, titled

BOULDER, Colo. – Today, Executive director of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Lise Aangeenbrug made the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the “America’s Conservation Enhancement Act,” legislation that will reauthorize wetlands conservation, officially establish the National Fish Habitat program, and address

BOULDER, Colo. – September 30, 2020 – The Outdoor Foundation (OF), the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), is pleased to announce that Stephanie Maez, a longtime strategic policy advocate and nonprofit executive and a former state legislator from New

Asheville, NC – Sept. 17, 2020 – The Outdoor Economy Conference, the nation’s premier event for those looking to grow the outdoor industry in their own regions, is thrilled to return for its third year, this time with an all-new

The Outdoor Economy Conference, the nation’s premier event for those looking to grow the outdoor industry in their own regions, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Asheville-based Darby Communications. Conference organizers have tapped Darby Communications as their PR agency

OIA and PFB announce a partnership between the outdoor and bike industries to empower collective action to achieve measurable and meaningful carbon reductions by 2030 while simultaneously combining and amplifying the industries’ political voices. DENVER, Colo. – September 1, 2020

Historic Conservation Law Will Boost Outdoor Access, Economic Recovery BOULDER, Colo. – The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and its 1,200 member businesses today celebrated the ‘Great American Outdoors Act’ being enacted into law after President Trump signed the bipartisan legislation. This historic conservation bill

BOULDER, Colo. – Executive director of the Outdoor Industry Association, Lise Aangeenbrug, today made the following statement after the House Committee on Natural Resources advanced long-awaited legislation to streamline regulations impeding access to outdoor recreation:  “Reducing regulatory red tape and streamlining permits will help Americans access

Outdoor Industry Calls on President Trump to Sign Proposal Into Law   BOULDER, Colo. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Great American Outdoors Act” (GAOA) by a vote of 310-107, approving $900 million in annual funding for

BOULDER, Colo. July 21, 2020 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), in partnership with Utah State University (USU) and Western Colorado University (WCU), is proud to launch select courses from the first-of-its-kind Outdoor Industry Business Certificate (OIBC) program. The OIBC offers a

Congressional Action is an Essential Step Toward a Thriving Planet BOULDER, Colo. – Today, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) commended the House of Representatives Select Committee on the Climate Crisis for releasing its action plan to solve the climate crisis.

Bill Permanently Funds Land and Water Conservation Fund, Deferred Maintenance Backlog BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and its 1,300 member businesses today celebrated the Senate’s passage of the bipartisan “Great American Outdoors Act” (GAOA). Specifically, the bill provides

Letter to Congress Outlines Steps to Encourage Economic Recovery and Help Americans Thrive Outside BOULDER, Colo. – May 11, 2020 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and over 60 industry companies today sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to