Outdoor recreation depends on the places people love — but the future of those places is being decided right now in Washington. Federal policy is at an inflection point: the reauthorization of the Legacy Restoration Fund, the implementation of the EXPLORE Act, and sweeping agency changes are reshaping how public lands are funded, managed, and accessed. For the outdoor industry, this is not a moment to watch from the sidelines.
This panel puts federal policy front and center, examining how decisions being made at the federal level — on deferred maintenance funding, permitting reform, recreation modernization, and accessibility — will directly affect the businesses, communities, and customers that depend on public lands. We’ll explore how the outdoor industry can move beyond advocacy and into active partnership with policymakers to help shape the next era of recreation access and public lands investment.
More panelist information coming soon!
