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BureauEconomicAnalysis

Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation in the U.S.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis has released this report, showing that the outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.1 percent ($459.8 billion) of current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP) for the...

EastCoastGreenway

Investing in Our Future: Quantifying the Impact of Completing the East Coast Greenway in the Delaware River Watershed

The economic impact of completing the East Coast Greenway Trail in the Delaware River Watershed is substantial. The report's key finding: Completing the East Coast Greenway in the Greater Philadelphia...

OutdoorFoundation

Outdoor Participation Report by the Outdoor Foundation

Participation in outdoor recreation has declined dramatically, despite strong attention being paid to events like bass tournaments. In addition, fewer people are traveling to participate in outdoor...

ASA_Fishing

Economic Contribution of the 2018 Recreational Red Snapper Season in the South Atlantic

This study estimates the economic contributions that can be reasonably attributed to the six-day red snapper season in August 2018 based on activities within the states of North Carolina, South...

SFASFM

COVID-19: Response and Reopen

SFA/SFM presents this information to help venue owners, operators and staff work together to develop a comprehensive plan for not only reopening after COVID-19 but for developing protocols to help...

NIH

Pedal-Assist Mountain Bikes: A Pilot Study Comparison of the Exercise Response, Perceptions, and Beliefs of Experienced Mountain Bikers

As the cycling event industry changes, e-bikes (also known as pedal-assist), event owners will want to examine the efficacy of adding a category for these riders. This study examiners riders'...

US_Travel

The Impact of Sports on the Travel Industry

The U.S. Travel Association notes that more than 150 million individuals attended professional sporting events in 2018 across the five major sports leagues. What impact does attending and...

NFHS

Guidance for Opening Up High School Athletics and Activities

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has created this document as guidance on how state associations can consider approaching the many components of “opening up” high...

ESA

The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide

The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide is a collective work by event industry professionals to help peers who are planning to reopen during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

BEA

Growth of the U.S. Outdoor Recreation Economy

The U.S. outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.2 percent ($427.2 billion) of current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017. The Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account (ORSA) also shows that...