Outdoor Recreation at Work
Powering Wisconsin
Fueling Wisconsin's
Outdoor Recreation Industry
Wisconsin’s great outdoors does great things for all Wisconsinites. The Office of Outdoor Recreation is a hub for outdoor professionals and communities, providing the programs, resources and network needed to advance the $12 billion industry, drive the state’s economy and enhance the quality of life for Wisconsinites.
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Calculating Economic Impact
Supporting Workforce and Talent Attraction
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Recognizing the Industry’s Best
Connecting the Industry
Driving Growth
Keeping Wisconsin's Outdoors Thriving
Bordered by two Great Lakes and the mighty Mississippi, and home to more than 15,000 inland lakes, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams and 6 million acres of public land to explore forests, prairies and bluffs, Wisconsin’s natural amenities are unmatched. They beckon us to come out and play. When we do, outdoor recreation fuels local businesses, tourism and relocation decisions – boosting the economy and enhancing residents’ well-being. The Office collaborates with partners to advance and promote Wisconsin’s vital outdoor industry, thereby strengthening the state’s economy and quality of life.
