BOULDER, Colo. – JULY 26, 2017 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today released the state-by-state Outdoor Recreation Economy Report, which demonstrates the powerful impact that outdoor recreation has on Iowa’s economy.

Today’s report shows that the outdoor recreation economy in Iowa directly contributes 83,000 jobs and annually generates $8.7 billion in consumer spending and contributing $649 million in state and local tax revenue.