Our Mission

Increase outdoor recreation opportunities and participation in Connecticut through economic development.

What CORA Does

CORA’s primary focus is to advocate for an office promoting the outdoor recreation economy within Connecticut’s government. This initiative is part of the Coalition of States movement to support outdoor recreation across the country and has been adopted by National Governors Association.

The following three functions will increase outdoor recreation opportunities and participation in Connecticut:

• Marketing – Promote outdoor recreation opportunities available within Connecticut’s borders.

• Access – Create/protect equitable and sustainable access to the outdoors.

• Education – Enable visitors and residents alike, to steward and enjoy Connecticut’s outdoor recreation resources.

about cora

The Connecticut Outdoor Recreation Alliance is a concerted effort to grow outdoor recreation by supporting the development of Connecticut’s outdoor recreation economy. We believe outdoor recreation is created through the intersection of resources (parks, trails, waterways, etc.), users (hikers, boaters, skiers, etc.) and supporting organizations (businesses, non-profits, educational institutions, etc.).

As businesses and supporting organizations and individuals, we stand for the protection and promotion of the outdoor recreation resources used by visitors and residents of Connecticut.