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Americans Continue to Find Their Best Selves in Recreational Fishing

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Following a record increase in participation in 2020, Americans continue to find enjoyment, companionship, and peace of mind on the water, according to data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2023 Special Report on Fishing .

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  • Following a record increase in participation in 2020, Americans continue to find enjoyment, companionship, and peace of mind on the water, according to data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2023 Special Report on Fishing .
  • In 2022, 54.5 million Americans ages six and over went fishing, an increase of 4 percent over 2021 and just under 2020’s high of 54.7 million.
  • Fishing participants ranked spending time in nature, escaping everyday stresses, and spending time with family or friends among the top benefits.
  • 4.1 million Americans tried fishing for the first time in 2022, up from 3.7 million new participants the prior year.

Outdoor Participation Grows for Eighth Consecutive Year

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Outdoor Foundation (OF), longtime authorities on outdoor participation data, jointly released findings from the 2023 Annual Outdoor Participation Trends Report. The report reveals that the outdoor recreation participation base grew 2.3% in 2022 to a record of 168.1M participants, or 55% of the U.S population over the age of 6. The report also found that the new participant base is becoming increasingly more diverse in terms of ethnicity, race, age and sexual and gender identity.

Key Points: 
  • 2023 Outdoor Participation Trends Report reveals record growth in outdoor base and increasing diversity, especially amongst new and young participants
    BOULDER, Colo., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Outdoor Foundation (OF) , longtime authorities on outdoor participation data, jointly released findings from the 2023 Annual Outdoor Participation Trends Report .
  • Gateway activities, where new participants begin their outdoor recreation journey, continue to drive new entrant outings and frequency of participation.
  • Outdoor participation should reflect the diversity of the U.S. population overall and currently it does not."
  • The Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association, funds the research and publishes the findings in partnership with OIA every year.

The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Announces its 2023 Grant Recipients

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) today announced the recipients of its 2023 grants.

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  • The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) today announced the recipients of its 2023 grants.
  • “The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund plays a critical role in keeping forests as forests across America’s timber basket, the U.S. Southeast,” said Brandi Colander, Chief Sustainability Officer at Enviva.
  • The 2023 Enviva Forest Conservation Fund grant recipients include:
    North Carolina Coastal Land Trust: A grant to the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust is undergoing the process to protect 1,400-acres of nearly roadless, unditched, and relatively undisturbed pocosin within the Carteret Crescent Conservation Focus Area.
  • The Virginia Outdoors Foundation: The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund is supporting a grant that will have a positive impact on over 3,860 acres of land located on the Nottoway and Meherrin Rivers in Virginia.

Licensed Sports Merchandise Market to be Worth $49.0 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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North America emerged as the largest market in 2022 and is estimated to account for a 52.01% share of the global market by 2030.

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  • North America emerged as the largest market in 2022 and is estimated to account for a 52.01% share of the global market by 2030.
  • Read full market research report for more Insights, " Licensed Sports Merchandise Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Products (Sports Apparel, Toys and Games, Others), By Distribution Channel, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030 ", published by Grand View Research.
  • The major players in the licensed sports merchandise market focus on diversifying and expanding the range of their product offerings.
  • Grand View Research has segmented the global licensed sports merchandise market report based on the product, distribution channel, and region:
    Licensed Sports Merchandise Market - Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

Winnebago Industries Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report and Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek Magazine

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, has published its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report .

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  • EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, has published its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report .
  • “At Winnebago Industries, corporate responsibility is core to how we do business,” said Michael Happe, Winnebago Industries President and CEO.
  • “As Winnebago Industries evolves and transforms, we approach our corporate responsibility journey with drive to succeed and a commitment to continuous improvement,” said Stacy Bogart, Winnebago Industries SVP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Corporate Responsibility.
  • For access to Winnebago Industries' investor relations material or to add your name to an automatic email list for Company news releases, visit http://investor.wgo.net .

The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Announces its 2022 Grant Recipients

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) today announced the recipients of its 2022 grants.

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  • The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) today announced the recipients of its 2022 grants.
  • The 2022 Enviva Forest Conservation Fund grant recipients include:
    The Tar River Land Conservancy: Tar River Land Conservancy aims to purchase the Bowers Tract, consisting of 244 forested acres and 60 acres of agricultural upland fields.
  • The Endowment continues to support the efforts of the Enviva Forest Conservation Fund.
  • The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund is a $5 million, 10-year program established by Enviva in December 2015 to protect environmentally sensitive bottomland and wetland forests.

Recreational Fishing Participation Continues Long-Term Growth Trend Following Record Pandemic Year

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220718005011/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220718005011/en/
    Recreational fishing continues to reach new and diverse audiences according to a new industry study from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation.
  • The 2022 Special Report on fishing emphasizes a positive overall participation trend that began in 2015.
  • 86% of current fishing participants fished before the age of 12, demonstrating the critical importance of introducing fishing at a young age.
  • Take Me Fishing continues to march toward their goal of encouraging Americans of all backgrounds to participate in fishing and boating and feel represented on the water.

The Ad Council and USDA Forest Service's Energetic New Creative Encourages Families to Explore Forests Near Them

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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"We are excited that many families visit the outdoors and are able to reconnect with each other and nature.

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  • "We are excited that many families visit the outdoors and are able to reconnect with each other and nature.
  • Through this campaign we hope to reach families currently not engaging in these experiences," said Jim Copeland, Acting Director, Conservation Education, Forest Service, State and Private Forestry at the USDA Forest Service.
  • Since 2009, the Ad Council and USDA Forest Service's Discover the Forest campaign has encouraged parents and caregivers to get outside with their families to reconnect with nature, whether it's in a park, forest, or green space nearby.
  • To find a forest, park or trail near you, visit DiscoverTheForest.org , and follow Discover the Forest on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Water Sports Foundation: As Record Numbers of Paddlers Take to The Water, Accidents Surge

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A record 37.9 million participants engaged in paddlesports like kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding during the pandemic according to the latest data (2020) from the Outdoor Foundation. This pandemic surge brought an estimated 2.5 million new paddlers to American waterways. However, it increased accidents to 331 and fatalities to a record high 202 – accounting for more than 26% of all boating fatalities that same year. 

Key Points: 
  • This pandemic surge brought an estimated 2.5 million new paddlers to American waterways.
  • However, it increased accidents to 331 and fatalities to a record high 202 accounting for more than 26% of all boating fatalities that same year.
  • Compared to other types of boating, in paddlesports you're far more likely to end up in the water.
  • Always paddle sober U.S. Coast Guard data shows alcohol has long been the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents.

Sunnyvale, Texas Named #2 Best City in America for Outdoor Living, According to a 2022 Nationwide Study

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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The top five Texas communities for outdoor living have an average population of just under 19,000, suggesting that smaller cities with a lower population density are more hospitable to outdoor living.

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  • The top five Texas communities for outdoor living have an average population of just under 19,000, suggesting that smaller cities with a lower population density are more hospitable to outdoor living.
  • A recent report from Upwork, the world's largest work marketplace, reveals that as many as twenty-three million Americans are planning to move in 2022.
  • For many of these people, the increased availability of remote work leads to a drive to relocate to areas with greater access to outdoors and outdoor activities.
  • In addition, according to a study by the Outdoor Foundation, more Americans than ever are participating in outdoor activities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.