WASHINGTON, D.C – On Thursday, April 16, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will deliver remarks highlighting the growing importance of public lands and waters to businesses across the country.
Following her remarks, the Secretary will engage in a question and answer session with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden moderated by Jim Tankersley of The Washington Post. Later, a panel of experts will discuss steps the federal government can take to better account for and encourage growth of the outdoor economy.
America's national parks, national forests, rivers, oceans, and public lands are a powerful engine for growth in the U.S. economy. The Outdoor Industry Association estimates these protected spaces generate $646 billion in consumer spending each year and support 6.1 million jobs across the country.
Who: Sally Jewell, U.S. Secretary of the Interior
Ron Wyden, U.S Senator
Carmel Martin, Executive Vice President for Policy, Center for American Progress
Cam Brensinger, Founder, President and CEO, NEMO Equipment
Paul Smith, Independent Venture Investor and Veteran Startup CEO
Margaret Walls, Research Director and Senior Fellow, Resources for the Future
Jim Tankersley, Economic Policy Correspondent, The Washington Post
What: Conversation highlighting the growing importance of public lands and waters to American businesses
When: Thursday, April 16, 2015 2:15 p.m. ET – Media check-in 2:30 p.m. ET – Remarks
Where: Center for American Progress 1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor Washington, D.C. 20005
Media: Credentialed members of the media are encouraged to RSVP here. Members of the media are encouraged to arrive by 2:25 p.m. to check in and be seated.
Source: Department of Interior
