The U.S. Soccer Foundation announced recipients for its four annual awards recognizing organizations and leaders who have made significant contributions toward advancing social impact efforts through the game of soccer. 

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the opening of its Rebuilding and Recovery Micro-Grant Program to support outdoor recreation in communities recovering from the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, is excited to expand its collaboration with DaVita, a leading provider of comprehensive kidney care, to advance chronic disease education and prevention for individuals and their families who are either managing or at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). 

OIA President Kent Ebersole released a statement in response to recent staffing cuts at the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior, which threaten the safety, maintenance, and overall visitor experience on America’s public lands.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, has released the results of its Quarterly Pulse Survey for Q4 2024, providing valuable insights into industry trends and performance benchmarks.

All interested parties are invited to join ASTM International’s new subcommittee on pickleball (F08.44) for its first online meeting, scheduled for March 18, 2025.

Keep America Beautiful announced the recipients of its 2024 National Awards, recognizing 41 individuals, state organizations, and community groups for their outstanding contributions to creating cleaner, greener, and more beautiful communities. 

KABOOM!, the national nonprofit dedicated to ending playspace inequity, announced the appointment of three new board members: Sharhonda Bossier, James Hardy, and Rochelle Haynes.

Each summer, more and more lake beaches are forced to close due to toxic algae blooms. While climate change is often blamed, new research suggests a more complex story: climate interacts with human activities like agriculture and urban runoff, which funnel excess nutrients into the water. 

Parks California and California State Parks announced grants to 31 organizations throughout California, totaling more than $1 million to improve access to state parks and create memorable nature experiences.