By C. Moon Reed | Originally published in the Las Vegas Sun April 6, 2018
Nevada’s outdoor recreation industry generates $12.6 billion annually and 87,000 jobs. That’s more jobs than I.T. and mining combined.
With the recent creation of the Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition, the recreation industry is growing. Formed in December, the group’s first Las Vegas meeting occurred last month. The coalition plans to promote and advocate for the state’s recreation economy, and is open to anybody in the industry, from individuals who lead hiking tours to larger entities such as ski resorts and race organizers.
The next meeting, on April 26, will bring together Northern and Southern Nevada interests. Since the coalition is so new, it doesn’t yet have a website, but you can contact the organizers via the nonprofit organization Get Outdoors Nevada.
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Tomorrow marks the 30th year celebrating National Public Lands Day!
Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits.
We are grateful for our public lands, which support Nevada’s outdoor economy and our communities. Whether you’re hiking, biking, fishing, or camping, we hope you celebrate the beauty and diversity of Nevada’s landscapes tomorrow and all year round!
Learn more about National Public Lands Day and find some nearby events at www.nps.gov.
And don't forget to visit a national park for free tomorrow!
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Last week, a letter was sent out to the Biden Administration asking for an Administrative Withdrawal of 350,000 acres of the Ruby Mountains and Ruby Marshes. This important action would protect the Ruby Mountains and Ruby Marshes from oil and gas leasing as well as mineral leasing.
Below, you can see our Executive Director's (Mandi Shumaker Elliott) comment as well as the link to the full press release.
“We strongly urge the Biden Administration to recognize the invaluable benefits of granting an Administrative Withdrawal for the Ruby Mountains,” said Mandi Elliott, Executive Director, Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition. “This isn't just about conserving nature; it's about acknowledging the strong connection between the protection of our public lands and the vitality of our local economies. Rural Nevada, more than many realize, relies on the health and accessibility of these lands. Beyond the conservation and economic implications, this decision would also lead to a more effective and strategic use of human resources at the Ruby Mountains, ensuring that those teams can focus on sustainable management and community engagement. As the Executive Director of the Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition, I've seen the potential for prosperity that comes with safeguarding our natural assets.”
www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-rosen-urge-biden-administration-to-pr...
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www.cortezmasto.senate.gov
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto