In 2021, Idaho ranked 38th among all states in ORSA value added and 21st among all states in ORSA value-added growth.
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Communities across Idaho recognize that outdoor recreation supports health, contributes to a high quality of life and—perhaps most importantly—attracts and sustains employers and families. View the full report here.
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Outdoor business alliances across the country—from Alaska to New Mexico, North Carolina to Maine, Michigan to Idaho—have joined forces to elevate the vital importance of a thriving outdoor industry.
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In 2021, 164.2M or 54% of Americans ages 6 and over participated in outdoor recreation at least once, the highest number of participants on record. Learn more about how that has changed.
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The Idaho Climate-Economy Impacts Assessment connects the latest scientific research on Idaho’s changing climate with economic risks and opportunities that impact businesses, residents and local and state economies.
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(Photo Courtesy of: Trina Benson) The Boise River tells the stories of so many rivers in the West. It turns the turbines of hydroelectric dams, powering homes and businesses. Learn more about our valuable research.
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(Photo Courtesy of: Trina Benson) From Micron Technology, to St. Luke's Health Systems, businesses across sectors depend on our outdoors when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees. Learn more inside.
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(Photo Courtesy of: Trina Benson) Valuing Idaho’s recreational outdoors and public lands is vital for businesses, our state’s economy and our quality of life. Read the full study inside.
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(Photo Courtesy of: Trina Benson) Scientists from around the globe continue to report connections between poor air quality and poor child health and education rates, life expectancy rates, and other dangerous health risks. Learn more inside.
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(Photo Courtesy of: Heather Dermott) Access to the outdoors is recognized as a social determinant of health across the nation. Bodies of research suggest access to the outdoors has population health benefits that can't be ignored.
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(Photo Courtesy of: Trina Benson) Quality outdoor access is a major contributor to healthy and productive communities. These reports help to better assess how our vital natural resources spark economic activity throughout the State of Idaho.
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