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Senate Resolution Proposes Study Of Water Trail Economic Impact In PA
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Sen. John Pippy (R-Allegheny) this week introduced Senate Resolution 143, which if passed, would direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the economic impact of recreational water trails in Pennsylvania. There are 20 water trails developed or under development in the state totaling nearly 2,000 river miles, several of which have have gained national attention as National Recreation Trails.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Fish and Boat Commission are partners with other public and private entities, including the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, to develop the trails.
Water trails and Pennsylvania's other significant recreation and historic resources contribute over $5.1 billion to the Commonwealth's economy each year.
The study would help document the economic impact of the trails, plus serve as a guide to help the state and communities target future investments.
For more information, visit the Water Trails webpage for maps and guides to each trail.
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