According to our colleagues at the Motorcycle Industry Council, the Department of Agriculture is investing $503 Million on Outdoor Recreation. The MIC RideReport notes that the Great American Outdoors Act has passed and The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest more than half a billion dollars on recreation sites and conservation projects for much-needed maintenance, improved infrastructure, increased user access and supporting rural economies.
"Thanks to the Great American Outdoors Act, we have already seen tremendous impact on our ability to enhance visitor access and land conservation efforts through the Legacy Restoration Fund and Land and Water Conservation Fund projects," said Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. "Repairing and enhancing the infrastructure on the national forests and grasslands and expanding forest conservation ensures that the Forest Service continues to meet the need for outdoor recreation for current and future generations."
According to the USDA, "the Legacy Restoration Fund focuses on addressing the backlog of deferred maintenance on federally managed public lands and is providing $285 million for 450 projects in 38 states and Puerto Rico." The Land & Water Conservation Fund received permanent funding through the Great American Outdoors Act, and expands Forest Service conservation efforts on national, state and private lands through voluntary land acquisition.
"This fiscal year, the Forest Service is investing $218 million into these programs, launching 25 new projects to open up new fishing, hunting and recreation opportunities across tens of thousands of acres nationwide."
