Legislation advancing through Congress is part of ongoing effort by associations to tout economic benefits of maintaining public lands Hugelmeyer, left, and Turner. A new law that would pump billions of dollars into outdoor recreation and conservation is making headway on Capitol Hill thanks in part to an ongoing effort by outdoor industry associations to flex their members' collective economic muscle. The Great American Outdoors Act cleared the Senate 73-25 on June 17 and already has the endorsement of President Donald Trump, who has promised to sign it. The legislation would provide up to $9.5 billion over five years to address a backlog of maintenance projects in… Read More