The U.S. National Park System: An Economic Asset at Risk
Source: National Parks Conservation Association

This assessment relies on a cost-benefit analysis developed by the federal government under the Reagan Administration; economic impact analysis; and economic growth analysis. This unusual three-pronged approach provides a new, overall view of the significance of national parks to national, regional, and local stakeholders. Through system-wide analysis and the study of 12 individual parks, the report shows that the National Park System plays a major role in attracting and sustaining local businesses and communities in areas near parks.

In fact, the economic analysis shows that the U.S. National Park System generates at least four dollars for state and local economies in return for every one tax dollar invested in the national parks’ annual budget.

+ Full Report (PDF; 1.5 MB)

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