Document - Regional Economic Impacts of Recreation on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River
Abstract
In January 2009, the Save the Wild Rogue Campaign published a report by ECONorthwest analyzing the economic impacts of recreation-related spending on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River and benefits for the economy of Josephine County, Oregon. This report summarizes the results of the economic analysis. We estimate that in 2007 alone, river-based recreation, which includes rafting, fishing, and jetboat tours, on the Wild & Scenic Rogue accounted for River-based recreation on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River, which includes rafting, fishing, hiking, and jetboat tours, accounted for not less than $30 million in total economic output, including $15.4 million in personal income, and 445 full- and part-time jobs.Description
This report summarizes the results of an economic analysis of recreation-related spending on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River.Document Information
Filename - Regional Economic Impacts of Recreation on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River513.pdf
Size - 1.74MB
Associated Projects
Restoring the Rogue (OR)
One of the great Rivers of the West, preserving the the Wild Rogue and restoring upstream reaches impacted by dams are priorities for American Whitewater.
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Rogue
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