December 21, 2021 Boulder, CO — Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association, today announced a new sponsorship by Amazon to fund the expansion of the Thrive Outside Community Initiative and broaden access to the transformative benefits of

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2021 BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today released the following statement in response to recent developments in the Senate regarding the “Build Back Better Act:” “When Congress returns in January, we are hopeful

The North Carolina Outdoor Recreation Coalition celebrates the recently enacted state budget. Passed by the NC General Assembly and signed into law on November 18, 2021, the new biennium budget includes over $500 million in funding for parks, trails, and

BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today released the following statement in response to President Biden’s signature of the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law: “Following months of negotiation and discussion among lawmakers, business leaders, and other key players, we

BOULDER, Colo. – The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today released new data on the economic impact of outdoor recreation in 2020. BEA found outdoor recreation accounted for $689 billion in gross output (consumer spending) and 1.8 percent of

BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today released the following statement in response to details regarding the ongoing negotiations for the Build Back Better framework and budget reconciliation bill: “The outdoor industry is encouraged to see meaningful funding for

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2021 BOULDER, Colo. – The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) issued the following statement today in support of including significant climate provisions in the upcoming reconciliation bill: “The outdoor industry is an integral part of the

BOULDER, Colo. – The Outdoor Industry Association today issued the following statement of support for President Biden’s actions to restore protections for Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante, and Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Monuments: “The outdoor industry has long championed the

Nationwide network mobilizes through event series to make outdoors more accessible and inclusive for all. BOULDER, Colo. (October 5, 2021) — Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association, today announced a nationwide series of events to celebrate National

BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association today announced its support for the bicameral, bipartisan “Outdoors for All Act,” which would create a dedicated source of funding for outdoor recreation opportunities in urban and low-income communities. The legislation is sponsored by

Boulder, Colo., August 19, 2021 — Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the nonprofit trade association of the outdoor industry, and several partner organizations this week announced the launch of the Outdoor Industry Workforce Assessment. The survey, which will gather information about

BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today celebrated the Senate’s passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill: “We are thrilled to see this historic bipartisan infrastructure bill pass the Senate and continue to gain steam,” said OIA executive director Lise

BOULDER, Colo. – Today is the one-year anniversary of the bipartisan “Great American Outdoors Act” being signed into law, which authorized $900 million in annual funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and is designed to address the

Deborah Williams Outdoor Industry Association dwilliams@outdoorindustry.org 303-887-8354 From the future of retail to the future of the planet and an outdoors for all, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will deliver robust education at Outdoor Retailer Summer BOULDER, Colo. (August 3,

BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association today issued the following statement of support for the infrastructure bill introduced in the Senate: “After months of negotiations between stakeholders in D.C. and around the country, the outdoor industry is pleased to see

Outdoor industry veteran and seasoned research leader joins OIA to drive growth and evolution of the association’s research department. BOULDER, Colo. July 8, 2021 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is pleased to announce Kelly Davis as its new director of

Public sector veteran to lead OIA in achieving mission and fiscal sustainability. BOULDER, Colo. July 8, 2021 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today welcomes Arlene Charles as its new chief operating officer (COO). Previously serving as the executive director for

100 outdoor companies are pioneering a collaborative model to accelerate science-based climate action and influence policy. BOULDER, Colo. June 29, 2020– Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Climate Action Corps unveiled today its first Annual Impact Report to mark year one progress

BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association today applauded the Senate for passing the “Growing Climate Solutions Act,” a bipartisan bill designed to reduce barriers for farmers and ranchers to access the carbon credit market. “The agricultural industry is an important

Outdoor Foundation 2021 Outdoor Participation Trends Report Shows Record Participation Rates and Long-Term Challenges BOULDER, Colo. (June 22, 2021) —Outdoor Foundation today released exclusive insights about Americans’ engagement in outdoor activities in 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As detailed throughout