Updated January 19, 2022
16 States have formed an Office of Outdoor Recreation (OREC). America Outdoors hosted 5 State Directors at our Annual Conference in 2019 to help the industry understand how outfitters can work with the office Directors. Each state operates in their own way, but many offer education, grants, and opportunities to collaborate.
Some of the states listed below have joined together to form the Confluence of States to collaborate for the betterment of the outdoor industry. They have signed the Confluence Accords, which is a commitment to conservation & stewardship, education and training, economic development, and public health and wellness.
Take a moment to learn if your state has a director and remember, building meaningful connections and talking to these offices is the key to utilizing their resources. It is important to ensure that outfitters have a seat at the table.
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Colorado
Office Created 2015
Confluence of Accords Member
Interim Director : Conor Hall
Contact information: TBA (Office Contact Form)
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Maine
Office Created 2018
Confluence of Accords Member
Director : Carolann Ouellette
Contact information: carolann.ouellette@maine.gov
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Maryland
Office Created 2017
* Considered an Outdoor Recreation Commission
The commission is co-chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and the Secretary of the Department of Commerce and comprised of seventeen members appointed by the co-chairs with the approval of the governor.
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Michigan
Office Created 2019
Confluence of Accords Member
Director Name: Brad Garmon
Contact Information: DNR-Outdoor-Rec@michigan.gov
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Montana
Office Created 2017
Confluence of Accords Member
It appears that the office is not currently active.
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Nevada
Office Created late 2019
Confluence of Accords Member
Director: Bradley Crowell (Director of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)
Contact Information: 775-684-2700
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New Hampshire
Office Created 2019
Director: Scott Crowder
Contact Information: scott.m.crowder@livefree.nh.gov
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New Mexico
Office Created 2019
Confluence of Accords Member
Director : Axie Navas
Contact Information: alexandra.navas@state.nm.us
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North Carolina
Office Created 2017
Confluence of Accords Member
Director : Amy Allison
Contact Information: amy.allison@edpnc.com
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Oregon
Office Created 2017
Confluence of Accords Member
Director : Cailin O'Brien Feeney
Contact Information: Cailin.OBrienFeeney@oregon.gov
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Utah
First OREC office. Created 2013
Confluence of Accords Member
Director Name: Pitt Grewe
Contact Information: pgrewe@utah.gov
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Vermont
Office Created 2017
* Considered an Outdoor Rec Task Force
VOREC Chair- Commissioner Michael Snyder
Contact Information: michael.snyder@vermont.gov
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Virginia
Office Created 2019
Confluence of Accords Member
Director: Cassidy Rasnick (Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade)
Contact Information: cassidy.rasnick@governor.virginia.gov
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Washington
Office Created 2015
Confluence of Accords Member
Contact : Jon Snyder, Policy Advisor
Contact Information: jon.snyder@gov.wa.gov
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Wisconsin
Office Created 2019
Director : Mary Monroe Brown
Contact Information: mmonroebrown@travelwisconsin.com​
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Wyoming
Office Created 2016
Confluence of Accords Member
Manager: Chris Floyd
Contact Information: (307) 777-6323
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Arkansas
Office Created 2021
Manager: Leah DiPietro
Contact Information: Leah.DiPietro@arkansas.gov
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Minnesota
Office Created 2021
* Considered an Outdoor Rec Task Force
Contact Information: mortf.dnr@state.mn.us
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Pennsylvania
Part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Director: Nathan Reigner