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Virginia becomes latest state to get serious about outdoor recreation.

During an event recently held at Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced the creation of an Office of Outdoor Recreation to lead efforts to promote the outdoor recreation industry in Virginia and recruit new outdoor businesses to the Commonwealth.

The Office is spearheading an initiative to recruit manufacturers of outdoor products such as kayaks, bicycles, ATVs, RVs and gear to locate or expand in the Commonwealth and produce their goods in the state — spurring job creation and private investment, while creating opportunities for outdoor tourism focused partnerships and on-site demo experiences.

The outdoor recreation industry contributes nearly $22 billion annually to the Virginia economy, and employs more than 197,000 Virginians.

Virginia will be the 15th state in the nation to establish an office or task force dedicated to strengthening the outdoor industry, and the third on the East Coast.