Energy and Environment

Economic Impact of State Parks, Forests, and Natural Resources under the Management of Department of Environmental Protection

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Study Overview

The REMI model was utilized in this study to assess the total impacts and fiscal implications as well as the direct and indirect impacts on state government revenues induced by activity at the state forests and parks managed by the Department of Environmental Protection. The department's activities were found to generate 8,800 jobs that in the absence of