The RV Industry Association, along with other members of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, have called for governors in all 50 states to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation, and with the passage of Assembly Bill 1918, California will become the 12th state with an official office or task force to support outdoor recreation.
Other states who have established outdoor recreation offices or task forces include: Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming.
The bill establishes the Office of Sustainable Outdoor Recreation (OREC). The OREC is tasked with fostering a positive outdoor recreation environment in California by promoting economic development and job growth; developing vital data on the impacts of outdoor recreation; recommending and coordinating policies to increase and enhance recreational activities and experiences; and serving as a central point of coordination for the growing outdoor recreation industry.
RVIA applauds the creation of OREC, the organization stated, and the commitment California is making to support the continued growth of the outdoor recreation economy.
In California, the RV industry has an economic impact of $4.7 billion and accounts for approximately 27,000 jobs. California is also the third biggest market for RVs.
