An Act establishing an office of outdoor recreation

HD 2704 establishes the Office of Outdoor Recreation within Massachusetts' Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, led by a director appointed by the secretary. The office's core duties include creating a strategic plan to promote outdoor recreation as an economic driver, advance equitable access to outdoor spaces, and coordinate with state agencies like Conservation and Recreation and Travel and Tourism. It will manage the new Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, which provides competitive grants for projects supporting outdoor recreation opportunities across the state. This bill directly affects state agencies, outdoor recreation businesses, and Massachusetts residents and visitors by creating a dedicated state structure to enhance access, economic benefits, and infrastructure for outdoor activities.