Secretary Salazar promotes outdoor recreation in the Northeast

Secretary Salazar joined members of Congress, state and local officials and outdoor stakeholders in Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine and New Hampshire to highlight the importance of America's outdoor economy in creating jobs and building strong local economies across the country. Along the way, he toured the parks, refuges and public lands that serve as recreation destinations for tourists and travelers from around the country – helping to create jobs in the leisure and hospitality industry; participate in events that encourage youth to get outside and explore the great outdoors; and visit retail shops and outfitters that help power our nation's economy.

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    Secretary Salazar joined Vermont Governor Patrick Shumlin and Senator Patrick Leahy to make a fisheries announcement along with outdoor industry stakeholders at Bibens Ace Hardware Store in Colchester, VT. Photo by Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

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    Secretary Salazar and Senator Susan Collins visited L.L. Bean's flagship store in Freeport, ME where they met with President & CEO of L.L. Bean Chris McCormick and Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandiser Tom Armstrong. Photo by Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

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    Secretary Salazar and Senator Susan Collins visited L.L. Bean's flagship store in Freeport, ME where they promoted outdoor recreation. Founded in 1912, L.L. Bean oversees the operations of 5,000 employees and generates revenue of $1.4 billion worldwide as part of America's outdoor economy. Photo by Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

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    Senator Collins shows her L.L. Bean credit card. Photo by Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

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    Secretary Salazar and Senator Collins stand at the indoor fish pond at the L.L. Bean's flagship store in Freeport, ME. Photo by Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

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    Secretary Salazar and Senator Collins stand outside the L.L. Bean store in Freeport, ME. Photo by Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

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    Secretary Salazar tours Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge in New Hampshire with youth volunteers to learn about the vital role conservation partners play in the protection, restoration, and education of our national wildlife refuges. Photo by Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

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