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Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Groups Endorse Nomination Of Doug Burgam For Interior Secretary

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Published Date

January 15, 2025

A broad coalition of outdoor recreation interests, from motorcycle and RV interests to ski areas and the sportfishing industry, has endorsed the nomination of North Dakota Governo Doug Burgam for Interior secretary in the Trump administration.

"Governor Burgum’s history of support for outdoor recreation, the outdoor recreation economy, and the protection of public lands and waters makes his leadership critical for the administration and the department," read a letteer the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable sent to U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, the new chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, the committee's ranking member.

"Governor Burgum has shown a commitment to supporting outdoor recreation as an economic driver and a meaningful way to connect communities," the letter added. 

The letter also acknowledged the many challenges public lands face, "including increased visitation, infrastructure needs, maintenance backlogs, and the impact of extreme weather and natural disasters. Innovative solutions are needed to manage the many challenges facing our public lands and waters and Governor Burgum is positioned to help lead that effort alongside Congressional partners and ORR members."

Signing the letter were:

  • Jessica Wahl Turner, President, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
  • American Bus Association
  • American Horse Council
  • American Prairie
  • American Sportfishing Association
  • Archery Trade Association
  • Boat U.S.
  • CHM Government Services
  • Diving Equipment & Marketing Association
  • Eddyline Kayaks
  • International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association
  • Marine Retailers Association of the Americas
  • Motorcycle Industry Council
  • National Forest Recreation Association
  • National Marine Manufacturers Association
  • National Park Hospitality Association
  • National Ski Areas Association
  • National Wild Turkey Federation
  • Outdoor Hospitality Industry
  • Outdoor Industry Association
  • Outdoor Writers Association of America
  • Paddlesports Trade Coalition
  • PeopleForBikes
  • Professional TrailBuilders Association
  • Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association
  • REI Co-op
  • RV Dealers Association
  • RV Industry Association
  • Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals
  • Specialty Equipment Market Association
  • Specialty Vehicle Institute of America
  • Sports & Fitness Industry Association
  • The Corps Network

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