BOULDER, Colo. (June 14, 2021) — The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Board of Directors annual election ended on May 28, 2021, with the association’s membership electing two new and three returning board members. The two new directors – Toad&Co CMO

BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today applauded the Departments of Interior and Agriculture’s Fiscal Year 2022 proposal to allocate $2.8 billion in funding for projects authorized in the Great American Outdoors Act. “America’s public lands and waters are

The Big Gear Show, the outdoor industry’s only business to business event held entirely outdoors, is proud to partner with Outdoor Research to offer the brand’s award winning Face Mask Kit to every show attendee.  At the start of the

BOULDER, Colo. – Twelve of the nation’s leading outdoor industry companies sent a letter today to the White House offering their support for President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, specifically as it relates to the plan’s climate change provisions, funding for

Thrive Outside Initiative Empowers Communities to Make the Outdoors Accessible for All BOULDER, Colo. (May 24, 2021) —Outdoor Foundation, the organization dedicated to reversing the trend of decreased outdoor participation, today announced its second cohort of Thrive Outside Communities in

BOULDER, Colo. – Today, Outdoor Industry Association released the following statement after the Biden administration unveiled the Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful report, outlining guidelines for conserving 30 percent of public lands and waters by the year 2030: “Our outdoor

BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association executive director Lise Aangeenbrug today made the following statement after the Senate confirmed the nomination of Brenda Mallory to be Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ):  “We are very pleased to

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) partners with Sendline and Windrose to offer a unique leadership development program for the outdoor industry. The Leadership Lab is a professional development program bringing together the convenience of virtual with the connections of meeting in-person.

BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today applauded a new bill to provide $10 billion to create a Civilian Climate Corps. The legislation is based on the framework outlined in President Biden’s American Jobs Plan announced on March 31.  “Investing in the outdoors provides opportunities for people, businesses, and the environment to

BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today commended President Joe Biden on his administration’s sweeping infrastructure proposal. The president’s blueprint includes important provisions for climate resilience and infrastructure, including a $10 billion investment in a new Civilian Climate Corps.

Close-to-Home Activities with Low Barrier to Entry are Main Drivers for New Participants  BOULDER, Colo. (March 31, 2021) —Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today released exclusive insights about Americans’ engagement in outdoor activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The special report examines

BOULDER, Colo. – OIA condemns hate and violence. Yesterday, we were horrified to see a heartbreaking incident of both at a supermarket near our headquarters and where many of our own staff members shop regularly. Thank you to those who

BOULDER, Colo. – Today, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Representative Debra Haaland for Secretary of the Interior by a vote of 51-40. Lise Aangeenburg, executive director of Outdoor Industry Association made the following statement on the historic confirmation: “Outdoor

BOULDER — The Outdoor Industry Association has sent a letter to Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore. and Mike Crapo, R-Id., Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, offering the industry’s support for Katherine Tai to be the United States Trade Representative. Read the full letter here. ##### About the Outdoor Industry Association  Based in

BOULDER — The Outdoor Industry Association and 34 of its member companies have sent a letter to Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. and John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, outlining the industry’s support for Debra Haaland to be Secretary of the Interior. The committee held Haaland’s confirmation hearing on February 23.

Boulder, Colo. — Today, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and 28 of its member companies sent a letter to President Biden asserting their support of and commitment to establishing a national goal to conserve at least 30 percent of our nation’s

BOULDER, Colo. – Outdoor Industry Association Executive Director Lise Aangeenbrug made the following statement this evening following today’s events at the U.S. Capitol: “President Trump began his tenure trying to dismantle important symbols of our uniquely American democracy, our public