New research explores the role nature plays in health and well-being, along with barriers to spending time outside
SEATTLE, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Co-op and the Nature & Health Alliance (NHA) today announced the launch of the American Nature & Health Survey, a new national recurring survey designed to better understand Americans' relationship with nature, the barriers they face to spending time outside and the role nature plays in their health and well-being. The research was supported through the REI Cooperative Action Fund, a community-driven 501(c)(3) that invests in nonprofits working to make the outdoors more accessible for everyone.
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