Outdoor Economic Development. State Devotes Resources. 3 Points of Support

Montana has created an outdoor recreation economic development office.

Why outdoor economic development? outdoor activities are a big deal in big sky country

The economic fund amount:  invest $200,000

The value of outdoor enterprises in Montana: The  industry pumps $7.1 billion into Montana per year

There’a also an association backing the proposal: Outdoor Industry Association located in Boulder, CO

Billings Gazette | Gazette opinion: Growing Montana’s outdoor economy