Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act of 2021

The Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development (SHRED) Act would change how the federal government handles the fees paid by ski resorts operating on National Forest System lands. Currently, these permit fees are sent to the U.S. Treasury; this bill would instead require that a significant portion of that money stay within the local national forests where it was collected.

For citizens and local communities, this means increased funding for forest health and recreation infrastructure, such as trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and search and rescue services. Additionally, the bill directs funds toward wildfire preparedness and the improvement of visitor services, ensuring that the revenue generated by local outdoor recreation directly supports the safety and upkeep of those specific public lands.