Sec. 3. Sense of Congress regarding outdoor recreation
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It is the sense of Congress that— outdoor recreation and the outdoor industry that outdoor recreation supports are vital to the United States; access to outdoor recreation on Federal recreational lands and waters is important to the health and wellness of all people of the United States, especially families and young people; in addition to the overall economic benefit of outdoor recreation, the economic benefits of outdoor recreation on Federal recreational lands and waters creates significant economic and employment benefits to rural economies;
Congress supports the creation of outdoor recreation sector leadership positions within State governments, as well as coordination with recreation and tourism organizations within the State to guide the growth of this sector, as evidenced by recent examples in the States of Colorado, Utah, and Washington; State and local recreation and tourism offices play a pivotal role in— coordinating State outdoor recreation policies, management, and promotion among Federal, State, and local agencies and entities; disseminating information, increasing awareness, and growing demand for outdoor recreation experiences among visitors across the United States and throughout the world; improving funding for, access to, and participation in outdoor recreation; and promoting economic development in the State by coordinating with stakeholders, improving recreational opportunities, and recruiting outdoor recreation businesses; it is vital— to support the coordination and collaboration of the Federal and State land and water management agencies in the delivery of visitor services and management of outdoor recreation for the United States; and provide adequate staffing within Federal land management agencies to facilitate sustainable and accessible outdoor recreation opportunities; and volunteers and volunteer partnerships play an important role in maintaining public land.