Broad-Based Coalition Forms to Champion and Steward BC’s Beautiful Outdoors
The coalition brings together organizations representing over 2,000 businesses and groups to support B.C.'s outdoor economy and reduce pressure on parks and trails.
- On Wednesday, the B.C. Parks Foundation launched the Outdoor Sector Coalition in Kamloops, uniting over 2,000 businesses, associations, local governments, and volunteer organizations to support the province's outdoor economy and stewardship.
- Outdoor recreation in British Columbia generates $17 billion annually, contributing $4.8 billion in direct value and $3.2 billion in wages during 2023, with 79% of British Columbians participating regularly in outdoor activities.
- Louise Pedersen, executive director of the Outdoor Recreation Council, says her 130-plus member organizations face infrastructure backlogs and volunteer burnout, which the Coalition aims to address with a stronger united voice.
- Rick Brant, CEO of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council, joined the initiative believing that working together will expand opportunities for Indigenous peoples and support guardianship of their territories.
- Nature engagement reduces global healthcare budgets by $6 trillion USD, with 92% of studies showing health improvements and 98% demonstrating mental health benefits, according to the Parks Foundation research.
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Coalition to promote B.C.’s outdoor sector announced in Kamloops - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
A coalition whose purpose is to promote and protect B.C.’s outdoor sector has been announced in Kamloops. A press release from the B.C. Parks Foundation explains the purpose of the Outdoor Sector Coalition, launched on Wednesday, May 20. The foundations says organizations representing over 2,000 businesses, associations, local governments, recreation and volunteer groups, and educational institutions are coming together for the initiative. Andy …
Coalition to promote B.C.’s outdoor sector announced in Kamloops - Grand Forks Gazette
A coalition whose purpose is to promote and protect B.C.’s outdoor sector has been announced in Kamloops. A press release from the B.C. Parks Foundation explains the purpose of the Outdoor Sector Coalition, launched on Wednesday, May 20. The foundations says organizations representing over 2,000 businesses, associations, local governments, recreation and volunteer groups, and educational institutions are coming together for the initiative. Andy …
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Coalition to promote B.C.’s outdoor sector announced in Kamloops
A coalition whose purpose is to promote and protect B.C.’s outdoor sector has been announced in Kamloops. A press release from the B.C. Parks Foundation explains the purpose of the Outdoor Sector Coalition, launched on Wednesday, May 20. The foundations says organizations representing over 2,000 businesses, associations, local governments, recreation and volunteer groups, and educational institutions are coming together for the initiative. Andy …
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