Measuring the Economic Impact of Frontcountry Recreation in Rural Communities

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To better manage, plan, and fund outdoor recreation, we need to measure it more accurately. Without good data, it’s difficult to make a case for investments in outdoor recreation.
WLP has leveraged trail use data and an economic impact study of the Whitefish Trail to increase funding, guide management, and plan for the future.
Data has influenced WLP’s outreach and messaging to engage the community in a new and exciting way.
New methods to count recreation will give communities and agencies the ability to measure the impact of recreation and advocate for resources.