The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently approved the Lake Cumberland Marina expansion after a National Environmental Protection Act review concluded with a “Finding of No Significant Impact” regarding an evaluation of effects to the human environment associated with the proposed … Learn More
SkipperBud’s has acquired the former Great Midwestern Antique Emporium on three acres in Oakland County, Michigan. The property will serve as a boat service center and storage facility. SkipperBud’s made this purchase to better serve customers in the Oakland County Lakes region. … Learn More
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking applicants to fill the 15 seats of the new Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. The Sanctuary Advisory Council will provide advice to NOAA that supports the management plan. Members will … Learn More
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking applicants for its marine sanctuary advisory council. The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent. The sanctuary is accepting applications for the following seats: at large, … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has announced the launch of its newly designed website at www.FreedomBoatClub.com. The new site features a contemporary, modern design, improved functionality, and easy access for anyone looking to learn more about the world’s oldest … Learn More
The Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) by a bipartisan vote of 73-25. Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) members were at the forefront of the legislation, which includes maintenance backlog funding for the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and … Learn More
Take Me Fishing and Discover Boating are launching a new public service campaign called Get On Board to raise awareness about the wellness benefits of fishing and boating. The campaign is informed by the latest consumer research from the Recreational Boating & Fishing … Learn More
Safe Harbor Marinas has announced the acquisition of its 99th and 100th marinas with the additions of Great Island Marina in Harpswell, Maine, and Sportsman Marina in Orange Beach, Ala. The acquisitions expand Safe Harbor’s network to 100 marinas across 22 states. They are part of … Learn More
An updated Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) member survey, in partnership with the Oregon State University Outdoor Recreation Economy Initiative, finds that the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the outdoor recreation industry continued to worsen throughout the month of May. More companies faced declining … Learn More
America’s marine economy, including goods and services, contributed about $373 billion to the nation’s gross domestic product in 2018 and grew faster than the nation’s economy as a whole, according to the marine economy statistics released last week by two Department of Commerce agencies. … Learn More
