The 22 governors represented by the Western Governors’ Association wrote a letter to the Senate expressing their support for provisions in the America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 and the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act.
The letter emphasized the need for federal agencies to coordinate with states and local communities when implementing strategies on federal public lands.
In addition, the group supports building more housing, hiring more veterans and authorizing public-private partnerships to improve visitor services and maintain infrastructure.
“Management decisions made within federal boundaries shape regional economic development and tourism,” the letter read.
