Choose Outdoors Presentation 8 29 09

[object Object],Choose Outdoors is a new coalition for outdoor recreation compiled of people and organizations who… - A re passionate about outdoor recreation - Support public lands, waters, and the agencies charged with their care - Advocates for resources to maintain our outdoor recreation infrastructure - Support programs connecting Americans to the outdoors and encourage sustainable outdoor recreation.

To promote outdoor recreation and active lifestyles through support for public lands and waters; recreation infra-structure; and programs connecting Americans to the outdoors. Our Mission:

All Americans will appreciate, support and participate in a wide spectrum of outdoor recreation activities on a well-designed and maintained recreational infrastructure. Our Vision:

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2. Created partnerships and secured support from Corporations: - Corporations: Outside Magazine, Patton Boggs LLP, Victorinox/Swiss Army, Trans Rockies, Segway, Backpackers Pantry, The Outdoor Experience, Rogers Corporation, SVC Tech, Periscope Marketing, Jamba Juice ,[object Object],Uniting Outdoor Recreation Community

3. Developing synergy conferences to bring outdoor community leaders together in Washington, DC, Colorado, and Alaska to work on mutually beneficial policies, initiatives and strategic alliances. ,[object Object],Uniting Outdoor Recreation Community 4. Established Regional Recreation Coalitions to increase support for our mission in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Alaska and Utah

[object Object],Uniting Outdoor Recreation Community Political Support 1. Created the Senate Outdoor Recreation Caucus to focus congressional attention on our issues with help from Senators Mark Udall (CO) and James Risch (ID). Securing additional supporters on a daily basis with help from our coalition members. Planning for a major event in DC later this year. 2. Organized a series of key Congressional, Obama Administration and Federal land management agency meetings with outdoor recreation community leaders to discuss Choose Outdoors priorities.

[object Object],In May 2009, Choose Outdoors embarked on a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to evaluate the potential for bringing together diverse and active recreation interest groups in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah and Alaska. This pilot project brought more than 100 representatives together for our first Stakeholder Meetings. Participants included federal, state and local land managers; nonprofit organizations; corporations; media; and representatives of elected officials including senators, governors and mayors.

[object Object],We have conducted scores of meetings, engaged hundreds of stakeholders and received invaluable advice from a wide spectrum of interested parties. In order to be successful moving forward we have identified the following priorities: - Build the membership of Choose Outdoors to 20 to include primary and associate members, targeting hunting and fishing interests and conservation grassroots groups. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

To support Choose Outdoors or find out more information, contact us at: [email_address] www.chooseoutdoors.com “ Now, more than ever, it is critical we join forces to develop a 21st century vision for outdoor recreation in America. The stakes are high: the literal and figurative health of our country is at great risk. We must step forward and work together toward substantive and innovative solutions to preserve and expand our recreation legacy.” — Bruce Ward, President and Founder of Choose Outdoors

Help Choose Outdoors sustain the outdoor experience for all Americans. www.chooseoutdoors.com

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