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New RCO analysis: Washington's outdoor recreation economy is $25.2 billion
Summary
RCO presented a 2024 economic analysis showing $25.2 billion in direct outdoor recreation spending, supporting about 237,000 jobs and contributing an estimated $5 billion in state and local taxes; the report also highlights nonmarket benefits including consumer surplus and ecosystem services.
RCO policy specialist Leah Dobie presented the office's recently completed economic analysis of outdoor recreation in Washington, prepared by Earth Economics and published in November. Dobie said the report documents 437 million visitor days of outdoor recreation in 2024 and estimates $25.2 billion in direct spending, of which about $1.6 billion came from out-of-state visitors.
The analysis divides spending into trip-related expenditures (about 58% or $14.6 billion) and gear and…
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