Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia’s First Director of Outdoor Recreation in Danville

SPANBERGER VISITS RIVERFRONT PARK IN DANVILLE

Gov. Abigail Spanberger used the new Riverfront Park in Danville to announce Virginia's first-ever director of outdoor recreation Tuesday afternoon. Spanberger also took a short tour of the new space in Danville.

In Danville, Spanberger announces new outdoor recreation position and establishes related statewide process

It's "so much more than a personal benefit. It is a major economic driver of the commonwealth of Virginia," said the incoming director.

Governor Spanberger announces Virginia’s first Director of Outdoor Recreation in Danville

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger named Heather Barrar as the state's first Director of Outdoor Recreation during an announcement at Danville's Riverfront Park.

Virginia Gov. Spanberger Slammed After Announcing State's First Director of Outdoor Recreation: 'Another Pointless Government Job'

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is criticized online after announcing that the state will have a director of outdoor recreation.

Governor Spanberger Announces First-Ever Director of Outdoor Recreation

DANVILLE, VA (VR)— Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced Virginia’s first-ever Director of Outdoor Recreation — a position focused on growing the outdoor recreation economy, supporting communities that rely on tourism, and increasing economic development across the Commonwealth. The Governor appointed Heather Barrar to serve in the position.   Barrar will develop a statewide outdoor recreation […]