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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — On Monday, Governor Maura Healey’s administration joined the Confluence of States (COS), a bipartisan national coalition of state governments that is dedicated to growing the outdoor recreation economy and prioritizing conservation efforts throughout the state.
The Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR) joined 17 other state departments at COS committed to promoting the goals of the alliance including conservation and outdoor education.
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“Outdoor recreation is an essential part of living and visiting Massachusetts, and we are thrilled to join our state partners as a new member of the Confluence of States,” said MOOR Director Paul Jahinge. “Massachusetts is blessed with vibrant trail systems, diverse wildlife, and outdoor adventure of all kinds,” Jahinge added.
“Pennsylvania’s and Massachusetts’ formal commitment to the Confluence of States is a testament to the groundswell of support for outdoor recreation as a driver of resilient state economies, connector of communities, and boon to public health,” said Chris Perkins, Vice President of Programs at Outdoor Recreation Roundtable.
The MOOR was established in December 2022, and the objective of the organization is to collaborate with state and private agencies to promote activities across Massachusetts, including hunting, fishing, horseback riding, paddling and swimming.
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