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Economic Benefits of Dam Removal

March 23, 2026

The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC), on behalf of Michigan Trout Unlimited, Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen’s Association (MSSFA), the Great Lakes Council of Fly Fishers International, Anglers of…

Economic Impact of Arizona’s Water-based Outdoor Recreation

March 23, 2026

Economic, Reports, State Agency/NGO/R3

Research conducted on behalf of the Audubon Society. Outdoor recreation is an essential part of life in Arizona, with its diverse landscapes supporting a variety of outdoor pursuits. While the…

The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Proactive Conservation Versus a Regulatory Approach

January 23, 2026

Economic, Industry, Reports, State Agency/NGO/R3

More than 1,600 species of animals and plants are currently listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Another 12,000 species have been identified…

Economic Contributions of United States Game Bird Industry (2024)

August 6, 2025

Economic, Reports

To help explain the importance of the gamebird industry, the North American Gamebird Association (NAGA) worked with experts to quantify the industry’s size and economic contributions. In 2025, a cross-section…

2022 Economic Contributions of OHV Recreation (Black Hills)

December 20, 2023

Economic, Reports, State Agency/NGO/R3

The Black Hills Region (BHR) is home to truly monumental places – rich in history, abundantwith nature, and ripe for adventure. The economic contributions associated with outdoor recreation in the…

South Dakota State Parks: Economic contributions of visitation

July 26, 2022

Economic, Reports

This report details the economic contribution of visitation to South Dakota State Parks. Economic contributions associated with state park visitation are $312.1 million in direct spending. Park visitors’ expenditures cycle…

The Economics Associated with Outdoor Recreation, Natural Resources Conservation and Historic Preservation

July 11, 2022

Economic, Reports

This document was commissioned by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to serve two purposes. The first purpose is to identify the impacts that natural resource conservation, outdoor recreation, and…

Economic Impacts and Contributions of Sportfishing in Alaska

July 11, 2022

Economic, Reports, State Agency/NGO/R3

This report summarizes an effort by the Division of Sport Fish to provide estimates of angler spending in Alaska and the contribution it makes to Alaska’s economy. The results are…

The Economic Contributions of Water-related Outdoor Recreation in Arizona

July 11, 2022

Economic, Reports

Audubon Arizona commissioned a study of outdoor recreational activity on or along the water to estimate the level of participation in the state and the contributions from these activities to…

The Economic Contributions of Outdoor Recreation in Northeast Tennessee

July 11, 2022

Economic, Reports

In 2020, the Northeastern Tennessee Regional Economic Partnership (NeTREP) commissioned a study to characterize outdoor recreation within the eight-county region it serves. The goal was to quantify, for the region,…