Rafting on the Deschutes River in Maupin, Oregon
Reopening the Oregon Outdoors
May 19, 2020
Oregon’s Governor has provided an outline for slowly reopening many sectors in Oregon and most counties have applied to do so. Join this 45-minute webinar and Q&A to translate what Oregon’s phased approach to loosening stay at home restrictions means for reopening the outdoors to the public. Content will include detailed information about what is permitted in Phase 1 reopening and the implications to the tourism industry. Information will also be shared about potential pathways that would permit non-local recreationists.
Panelists included:
- Cailin O-Brien-Feeney, Oregon Office of Outdoor Recreation
- Michelle Mitchell, U.S. Forest Service
- Aaron Curtis, Bureau of Land Management
Outcomes included:
- Clarify the current reality of Oregon’s Governor’s reopening phases as it relates to travel to the outdoors.
- Raise awareness of the current situation of public lands access/openings in Oregon.
- Share information on what it will take to open future lands and services within lands including public camping.
- Understand what the potential future path and timings will be to more fully open public lands.
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