It’s time to get serious about the maintenance backlog in America’s Great Outdoors. That’s the message of a striking new video from the Department of the Interior. The video was premiered at a Capitol Hill event hosted by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and featuring Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Steve Daines (R-MT), Angus King (I-ME), Rob […]
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Tell Congress to Restore The Everglades
Restoring the Everglades’ historic water flows is a huge task that requires sustained forward progress on numerous projects. One such project is the new Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir. The reservoir plan was recently submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Congress for approval. This must happen in 2018 if we expect real […]
Brunswick Establishes Boating Services Network, New Name Reflects Expanded Mission
Brunswick Corporation announced the establishment of Boating Services Network. Formerly known as Brunswick Financial Services, Boating Services Network embraces a new brand name along with an expanded mission of leveraging its current category leadership in marine dealer and consumer finance and related operational services, to offer a wide array of unique and differentiated services that […]
MRAA Seeks Talent for Awards Celebration
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has opened the Call for Nominations and Applications process for the “Fork It Over” Marine Industry Talent Show. This event will be held during the second annual MRAA Opening Night Awards Celebration at the 2018 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, Dec. 9-12 in Orlando, […]
Yarmouth Boat Yard Becomes Dealer for Cutwater Boats
Yarmouth, Maine — New boat offerings at Yarmouth Boat Yard have grown once again. The dealership recently signed on to become a dealer for Cutwater Boats. Cutwater Boats produces four models, each a contemporary interpretation of the classic downeast style, offering exceptional interior volume, a long list of standard features, and a revolutionary new […]
MRAA to Host Second Annual Opening Night Awards Celebration
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it will host the second annual Opening Night Awards Celebration at the upcoming Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. The MRAA Awards Celebration will shine a spotlight on marine industry workforce efforts, showcasing a series of awards and scholarships to be presented by both the MRAA […]
Outdoor Recreation Reps Discuss Growth and Enhancement with U.S. Agriculture Dept Leaders
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) leaders met with U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Steven Censky to discuss the essential role played by the Department – notably the USDA Forest Service – in providing diverse and high-quality outdoor recreation opportunities and growing the outdoor recreation economy, especially in rural communities. The Forest Service provides a wide […]
Barletta Pontoon Boats to Host Open House/Dealer Meeting
Bristol, IN — Barletta Pontoon Boats, located in Bristol, IN, is pleased to announce the dates for its inaugural Open House/Dealer Meeting. The Open House will take place the week of August 6-10, 2018. The official dealer meeting will take place August 14-16th. The Open House will be hosted at the Barletta Pontoon Boat manufacturing […]
Congressional Boating Caucus Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing on Ethanol Labeling
On Thursday, the Congressional Boating Caucus and the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus hosted a panel discussion on why Congress needs to pass the Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2018 – bipartisan legislation that would more clearly label harmful and corrosive E15 ethanol blended gasoline at pumps across the country and better protect engines in […]
Recreational Boating Industry Welcomes President Trump’s Executive Order on Workforce Development
Last Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to prioritize and expand workforce development, which seeks to create and fill American jobs with American workers. The boating industry stands ready to hire a new generation of workers into stable, well-paying careers, and the recreation has worked closely with the administration and lawmakers to provide […]
