America's Rural Future Visits The Olympic Peninsula

America's Rural Future: Brookings-AEI Commission on U.S. Rural Prosperity brings together voices from across rural America to surface pragmatic, long-term solutions for economic opportunity and community wellbeing. Co-chaired by former Senator Heidi Heitkamp and former Governor Chris Sununu, the Commission is a bipartisan effort to understand what's working in rural communities—and where policy can help unlock greater prosperity.

This highlight video captures moments from the Commission's recent field hearing on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Over three days, the Commission met with tribal leaders, local officials, small business owners, port and maritime executives, forestry and timber representatives, energy providers, and outdoor recreation and tourism leaders to examine how rural communities on the Peninsula have navigated the changing timber industry, manage a major federal footprint, and navigate the promise and pitfalls of a growing recreation economy alongside a working maritime industry.

Nearly one in five Americans lives in a rural community. Their contributions are vital to the nation's economic, cultural, and social fabric. Through public hearings, site visits, and expert panels, the Commission is working to ensure every community—no matter the zip code—has a fair shot at long-term success.

Research leads:

Tony Pipa, Senior Fellow, Brookings

Brent Orrell, Senior Fellow, AEI

To learn more about America's Rural Future and explore full Field Hearing videos, visit: brookings.edu/americasruralfuture

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