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Environmental Synopsis Features Report On Economic Impact Of State Park System

The January issue of the Environmental Synopsis, by the Joint Legislative Air & Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee, features an article on the economic impact of Pennsylvania's State Park system.

            A recent study prepared for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources speaks to the economic asset that the state park system provides for Pennsylvania.  The study is entitled “The Economic Significance and Impact of Pennsylvania State Parks: An Assessment of Visitor Spending on the State and Regional Economy.”
            The study documented $818 million in sales, supporting 10,000 jobs from the 33.6 million visitors to Pennsylvania State Parks.
            Other articles in this issue cover these topics: improved pollutant testing methods, Chesapeake Bay TMDL, national renewable energy policy and safe disposal of controlled drugs.
            A complete copy is available online.
            2011 Recycling Industries Congress
            The Joint Committee will host the 2011 PA Recycling Industries Congress on February 15 in the East Wing of the Capitol Building.  Click Here for more information.
            Rep. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango), serves as the Chair of the Joint Conservation Committee.

1/31/2011

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