The Grassroots Podcast

Dana Howe

Welcome to The Grassroots Podcast where we talk outdoor industry business, independent outdoor specialty retailers, and brands. Join Grassroots Vice President, Dana Howe, as she brings you engaging and insightful conversations with outdoor industry retail leaders, brand leaders, and subject matter experts.

  1. Episode #15: The Public Lands Policy Problem: Advocacy, Economy, and the Future of Outdoor Access

    08/26/2025

    Episode #15: The Public Lands Policy Problem: Advocacy, Economy, and the Future of Outdoor Access

    On this episode of The Grassroots Podcast, Grassroots Vice President and host, Dana Howe explores the complex world of public lands policy with Rebecca Gillis from The Conservation Alliance and Jake Dickerson, co-owner of Wild Iris Mountain Sports. This conversation examines how political pressures are shaping the outdoor recreation economy, what business-friendly public lands policy could look like, and how the outdoor industry can stay engaged in protecting access. Tune in to discover how public lands policy affects everyone from Main Street retailers to weekend adventurers and what we can all do to ensure these shared treasures remain accessible for generations to come. Learn more & follow our guests: Jake Dickerson: www.wildirisclimbing.com Wild Iris Mountain Sports on instagram: @wildirismtn Jake on LinkedIn  Jake on instagram: @thefancy123 Rebecca Gillis: https://conservationalliance.com/ TCA on instagram: @conservationalliance Rebecca on LinkedIn TCA on LinkedIn News & Resources: Wyoming Climbers Alliance  Wyoming Climbers Alliance instagram: @wyoclimbers Lander, WY Economic Impact Study  Join The Conservation Alliance's Brands for Public Lands coalition here: https://conservationalliance.com/brands-for-public-lands/  How TCA and Brands for Public Lands Helped Save Millions of Acres of Public Lands (TCA)  Eroding protections for public lands (Reuters) Next Interior newsletter, for updates on happenings within the U.S. Department of Interior, stay updated here: Next Interior News

    55 min

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Welcome to The Grassroots Podcast where we talk outdoor industry business, independent outdoor specialty retailers, and brands. Join Grassroots Vice President, Dana Howe, as she brings you engaging and insightful conversations with outdoor industry retail leaders, brand leaders, and subject matter experts.