Natural resources are often described as “priceless,” but defining the real economic value of clean air, clean water, and open spaces may be the only way to save our environment.  One very real economic value of natural resources is jobs – and lots of them.

The Outdoor Industry Association’s recent report, “The Outdoor Recreation Economy,” (http://www.outdoorindustry.org/images/researchfiles/OIA_OutdoorRecEconomyReport2012.pdf?167 ) captures the true economic benefits of the outdoor recreation industry.
– 6.1 million American jobs
– $646 billion in outdoor recreation spending
each year
– $39.9 billion in federal tax revenue
– $39.7 billion in state/local tax revenue

In his blog posts titled Economics for  Flyfisherman Mark McGlothlin points out “3 Things Our Outdoor Loving Brethren (and Sistren) Should Understand Well…”
Read more: http://chiwulff.com/2012/07/17/3-things-our-outdoor-loving-brethren-and-sistren-should-understand-well/