THE OUTDOOR RECREATION ECONOMY

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HEADER TO BE PLACED HERE A LOOK BACK

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Who said….”I do agree that jobs are attracted by the quality of life. Unfortunately, it is usually by golf clubs, golf courses…”? A. Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) B. Governor Jan Brewer (R - AR) C. Congressman Rob Bishop (R – UT) D. Tiger Woods (I - FL)

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Rank the following activities in order of participation in the United States in 2011…. • Fishing • Camping • Hiking • Wildlife Viewing • Hunting • Golf

46.1M 42.5M 34.4M 21.9M 14.8M 25.6M

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Rank the following industries in order of number of direct jobs they provide in America… • Golf* (2005 Data)

• Real Estate • Oil and Gas • Outdoor Recreation

2.0M 2.0M 2.1M 6.1M

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Which of the following activities generates the most direct annual consumer spending in the United States? • Wildlife Viewing • Camping • Hunting & Fishing • Golf* (2005 Data)

$ 33 B $143 B $ 58 B $ 76 B

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HEADER TO BE PLACED HERE THE DIRECT ECONOMIC BENEFITS

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HEADER TO BE PLACED HERE OUTDOOR PLAY EMPLOYS AMERICANS

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PUTTING AMERICA TO WORK

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Quality Places for All Americans to Play Preserving access to outdoor recreation protects the economy, the businesses, the communities and the people who depend on the ability to play outside.

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NATIONAL OUTDOOR RECREATION SYSTEM

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NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

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REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

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LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES

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THE RECREATION MANAGEMENT BUSINESS

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HEADER TO BE PLACED HERE SHIFTING THE DISCUSSION – NEXT STEPS

• Candidate Questionnaires • State by State Reports • State Economic Sectors • State Recreation Strategy • Communicate Platform • Recreation’s Balance Sheet • Unify/grow the OIAPAC • Collaborate, collaborate, collaborate….

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“When is enough federal land enough?” “We don’t care about it in Washington. It’s flyover country…” “We don’t need more national parks in this country, we need to actually sell off some of our national parks.” “Unless there’s a valid, legitimate and compelling public purpose, I don’t know why the government owns so much of this land,”…“I’ve always been a rodent and rabbit hunter — small varmints, if you will.”

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HEADER TO BE PLACED HERE PARTING THOUGHTS

“People will treat you how you let them.”

“Your silence will not protect you.”

Thank You

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