(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has released the final report from the Iowa Outdoor Recreation Task Force, to help guide the newly created Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation. It’s part of an initiative to grow Iowa’s outdoor recreation economy.
The task force included representatives from Iowa businesses, local government, conservation, parks and recreation, outfitters and outdoor recreation organizations, along with representatives from the Iowa DNR and Iowa Economic Development Authority.
The report makes several recommendations including the development of a five year statewide outdoor recreation plan; strengthening public-private partnerships and outdoor recreation businesses; elevating Iowa’s outdoor recreation brand; exploring Iowa-specific opportunities for growth and connecting outdoor recreation to health, education and workforce development.
