Jess Wahl (Outdoor Recreation)

Timely conversation at the 2026 Maine Outdoor Economy Summit with @SenAngusKing – a great champion for public lands, including his work w/ @SteveDaines to reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund. With gratitude from ⁦@tpl_org⁩.

@Deseret @lindkevin @ORRoundtable knows that these lands do have an economic value- for many types of activities! Glad we could help bring to light recreation on the Balance Sheet and work with DOI and Secretary Burgum on including this new data in the accounting for these great public spaces!

When Doug Burgum framed public lands as “America’s balance sheet,” the suggestion was not well received by all. | By @lindkevin deseret.com/environment/20…

@RepWesterman @ORRoundtable Thank you for your support of the Outdoor Recreation Economy!!

Hot Springs is an outdoor recreation destination for folks all across the country and the world. As an avid outdoorsman who loves spending time outdoors in the Natural State, I greatly enjoyed yesterday’s discussion with @ORRoundtable on how we can grow our recreation economy and preserve our nation’s - and state’s - outdoor heritage.

🎥 Road-tripping at #OutsideFestival Denver! Caught @JessOutdoorRec of @ORRpolicy @ORRoundtable on how the $1.2 T outdoor economy now unites 110K+ businesses, powers 5 M jobs & grew state rec offices from 1 ➡️ 24 (aiming for 25-in-’25).

For what it’s worth, this video is from *AUGUST 2024* and Trump was specifically talking about the Las Vegas area — not 3 million acres of American land in 11 Western states.

@SteveDaines Thank you for your work on Great Outdoors Month and keeping public lands public!

Proud to see my bipartisan resolution designating June as “Great Outdoors Month” pass the U.S. Senate. As an avid outdoorsman, I hope folks get outside and enjoy our parks and public lands this summer!

@SecretaryBurgum @ORRoundtable Thank you for joining us and we look forward to growing this critical sector of the American economy and protecting our American heritage with you.

It was great to be able to join the @ORRoundtable for a fantastic evening celebrating the bipartisan passage of the EXPLORE Act. The outdoor recreation economy is a $1.2 trillion economic powerhouse that generates jobs and supports local communities.   Some of life‘s most treasured memories are forged in the great outdoors through explorations, exercise, and simply enjoyment. These experiences and adventures are essential to our well-being, both physically and mentally. It’s crucial that we introduce America’s youth to the outdoors at an early age and let them create moments that they’ll cherish for the rest of their lives.    We look forward to helping this vital industry grow for the benefit of all Americans! 🇺🇸

@SecretaryBurgum @ORRoundtable Thank you for joining and we look forward to working with you to grow this critical aspect of the American economy!

@SenatorHeinrich Thank you for your leadership!

This new law is a major win for our thriving outdoor rec economy, wildlife conservation, & increased access to public lands. I’m proud this bill includes my Every Kid Outdoors Act to give every 4th grader & their family free entry to national parks & public lands for a year.

We're proud to join this coalition of organizations and industry groups to push the EXPLORE Act across the finish line! A huge thank you to @JessOutdoorRec & @ORRoundtable for leading this effort 🗻🥾 Read the letter here: washingtonpost.com/documents/e70a…

Grants available for community outdoor recreation economic development: alamosacitizen.com/grants-availab… #SanLuisValley #Colorado

FUTURE OF RECREATION FUNDING: A brand new ORR report, released today, analyzes federal spending for outdoor recreation and identifies potential future threats to these investments. recreationroundtable.org/priorities/fut…

@SarahHuckabee Thank you for your real desire to preserve access to the outdoors and deep commitment to the outdoor recreation industry through all you and the First Gentlemen have done. The industry considers Arkansas a second home!

Honored to receive the first ever "Outdoor Recreation Leadership" award at the Outdoor Recreation Leadership Forum in Washington.

Alongside my husband, Bryan, we established the Natural State Initiative to invest in state parks, grow tourism and the outdoor economy, and make Arkansas the best place to live, work and raise a family.

@SecDebHaaland @ORRoundtable @Interior Thank you for your leadership and @Manitobah for all they are doing. We are inspired by so much!

It is abundantly clear just how essential the outdoor recreation economy is - for our health, our economy and the viability of our future. I was grateful to join @ORRoundtable to share updates on how @Interior is bolstering this industry nationwide.

It was an honor to have @SecDebHaaland and @Manitobah join in an important conversation around our public lands, Tribal lands and so much more!

“We have an opportunity for a renewed vision of outdoor recreation in America,” said @ORRoundtable President @JessOutdoorRec 👏👏👏 at National Outdoor Recreation Executive Forum

ORR President, @JessOutdoorRec, welcomes attendees to the National Outdoor Recreation Executive Forum.

.@johnpodesta joins ORR President, @JessOutdoorRec, on stage for a fireside chat on the administration’s efforts to protect the great outdoors.