Together we can do so much.

Our coalition is made up of organizations and individuals connected by a shared passion for adventure and united in their determination to ensure that all people have access to an outdoors where they are welcomed and respected. 

Since 2021, more than 100 businesses, non-profits, grassroots groups and government agencies have joined the Together Outdoors coalition to help create a more accessible and welcoming outdoor environment. Together Outdoors advances this cause by providing members with learning opportunities, field experiences, and resources to support their unique journeys and to help members nurture systemic change throughout their organizations and the outdoors community.

  • Coalition members are encouraged to set goals within their organization to invest in community partnership and outreach programs, including Together Outdoors, that improve access to the outdoors.

    Coalition members are encouraged to include goals and benchmarks for organization-wide learning and advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion priorities in the strategic planning processes. As part of this commitment, engage their senior leadership to champion these educational and programmatic initiatives.

    Coalition members are encouraged to self-report their organization’s inclusion efforts and strategies to share Together Outdoors lessons on an annual basis

    This report may be included in the company or group’s annual report. Organizations that issue Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reports may include this information in the “Social” section. 

  • Each coalition member should appoint a representative to actively participate in bimonthly coalition meetings and take what they learn back to the organization.

    All coalition members must have completed a signed engagement agreement form which signifies their commitment to advancing the mission, vision, and objectives of Together Outdoors.

    Coalition members have access to Together Outdoors staff and other members as a resource to help aid their organization’s specific DEI journey.

Join Together Outdoors as a business or organization and agree to:

“The Together Outdoors Coalition has helped inform the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) work engaging new and potential anglers. ASA is committed to making recreational fishing welcoming for all and will continue to advance this work as a member of TO. Thanks to coalition lead, Gerry James, and the TO partners across the outdoor community for creating this space.”
— Mike Leonard, Vice President of Government Affairs at American Sportfishing Association

FAQ’s

  • Together Outdoors was founded by the non-profit Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), America’s leading coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations and organizations working to promote the growth of the outdoor recreation economy and activities.

  • Together Outdoors efforts is made possible thanks to foundational and multi-year support from THOR Industries. THOR Industries is the sole owner of operating companies which, combined, represent the world's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicle.

  • Together Outdoors is part of ORR, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations to the group may be tax-deductible depending on several factors. Check with the IRS or your tax preparer for information specific to your tax situation.

  • While much of Together Outdoors’ work takes place locally, it is currently a national organization. There are no regional, state or local operations.

  • Contact us at togetheroutdoors@recreationroundtable.org