The RV Industry Association reports on a victory Thursday at the White House, with the official revival of a government council made up of agencies with the goal of promoting and protecting outdoor recreation of all types. “FICOR,” the acronym for the council, was originally developed under the Obama Administration in 2011 and provided a forum for federal agencies to coordinate recreation management, improve access and provide a better recreation experience on federally managed lands and waters.
RVIA reports:
During a ceremony at the White House July 21, the Biden Administration announced the revival of the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR), an interagency effort that includes leaders from the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce and Defense. The charge of FICOR is to focus on improving access to nature, expanding outdoor recreation opportunities, and providing the public with improved and more affordable experiences on America’s public lands and waters.
RV Industry Association staff were present for the announcement that included remarks from Outdoor Recreation Roundtable President Jessica Turner, along with leaders from the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and Interior, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
“A record number of Americans have turned to RVs as a way to enjoy the health benefits of the outdoors or to pursue their dream of working virtually from their favorite national park campground,” said RV Industry Association Director of Federal Affairs Chris Bornemann, who was present at today’s announcement. “It’s vital that federal land agencies coordinate at the highest level to provide robust access and prepare our parks and forest campgrounds for current and future generations of RV campers and emerging EV technologies.”
Click here to read more about the details of the council and the work behind pushing this forward.