Enhancing Montana’s Outdoor Economy – You Can Help Lead the Effort

Today, I signed an Executive Order creating the Get Outdoors Montana Advisory Council that will guide the efforts of my Office of Outdoor Recreation as we continue to enhance Montana’s outdoor recreation economy.

Montana is rich in outdoor recreation experience – making it the perfect place for recreation-based industries to thrive and for businesses to grow, while providing employees a way of life that cannot be manufactured.

The Get Outdoors Montana Advisory Council will support the mission of the Office of Outdoor Recreation, which I established in 2017 to grow and enhance the state’s $7.1 billion outdoor recreation economy that supports over 70,000 direct jobs.

The Council will provide direct perspective and feedback through active communication, resources and data on recreation industry topics, and feedback for strategic action plans.

I encourage interested Montanans to apply to serve on the Get Outdoors Montana Advisory Council by visiting http://svc.mt.gov/gov/boards/ for an application. Applications are due by August 17, 2018.

I oppose all efforts that would jeopardize or call into question the future of our public lands, rivers, and streams. These lands are our birthright and play a significant role in Montanans’ way of life. Our public lands support a booming tourism industry, attract new businesses, and provide good-paying jobs for many small and rural communities. Together, let’s make sure it stays that way.

Thank you for your continued support for Montana’s public lands and our outdoor way of life.

Sincerely,

STEVE BULLOCK
Governor