Non-Profit Organizations
ORI works with mission-driven nonprofits to support conservation goals, improve public access, and strengthen recreation planning and engagement. Examples include:
- Land trusts and conservation organizations
- Trail associations and recreation advocacy groups
- Outdoor education and leadership programs
- Environmental and recreation coalitions
- Regional tourism collaboratives and heritage area managers
ORI supports nonprofits through applied consulting, planning support, and implementation-focused analysis.
Local & Municipal Agencies & Organizations
ORI helps communities plan, manage, and invest in outdoor spaces that serve residents and visitors alike. Examples include:
- Municipal parks, trails, forests, and greenways
- Town-managed playgrounds and recreation areas
- Local parks and recreation departments and commissions
- Community centers and public programming providers
- Regional tourism bureaus and destination organizations
ORI works directly with communities to provide practical planning, evaluation, and decision-support services.
State Agencies & Organizations
ORI works with state agencies and organizations to support planning, management, and investment decisions related to recreation, tourism, and natural resources. Examples include:
- State parks and outdoor recreation agencies
- State tourism and economic development offices
- Natural resource and environmental agencies
- Statewide recreation and conservation initiatives
ORI works in an applied consulting capacity and provides independent technical and planning support.
Federal Agenzies & Organizations
ORI supports federal agencies responsible for managing public lands and recreation systems through applied planning, visitor use analysis, and decision-focused technical support. Examples include:
- U.S. Forest Service (National Forests, Wilderness Areas, Scenic Byways)
- National Park Service (Parks, Historic Sites, National Trails, Heritage Areas)
- Bureau of Land Management (Recreation and Conservation Lands)
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Wildlife Refuges, Access Sites)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Recreation Areas, Lakes, and Waterways)
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Marine sanctuaries)
ORI works in an applied consulting capacity and provides independent technical and planning support.
Energy & Infrastructure Organizations
ORI works with energy developers, utilities, and infrastructure partners to support recreation, tourism, and community considerations within planning and regulatory processes. Examples include:
- Hydropower and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensed facilities
- Offshore and onshore wind energy projects
- Solar energy development projects
- Natural gas development and transmission corridors
- Multi-use infrastructure projects affecting public lands and recreation access
ORI’s role focuses on defensible analysis, clear documentation, and practical stakeholder engagement to support permitting, compliance, and implementation.
Private Sector Organizations
ORI supports private and commercial organizations seeking to strengthen their recreation and tourism operations while balancing visitor experience, stewardship, and business goals. Examples include:
- Private landowners with public access or recreation easements
- Ski areas, mountain bike parks, and 4-season resorts
- Outfitters and guides (hiking, paddling, hunting, fishing, climbing)
- Tour operators and ecotourism businesses
- Lodging providers and destination-based hospitality operations
- Park concessionaires and recreation-focused service providers
