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Title: Assessment of non-economic impacts to coastal recreation and tourism from oil and gas development: A review of selected literature and example-methodology. Inventory and evaluation of Washington and Oregon coastal recreation resources

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6830468

The purpose of the study three-part was to assist Minerals Management Service (MMS) planners in evaluation of the anticipated social impact of proposed oil and gas development on the environment. The Pacific Northwest coastal areas of Washington and Oregon, widely known for their natural beauty, provide a variety of recreational opportunities for both local residents and visitors. In fact, tourism is one of the leading industries in the two states and is an important source of revenue for the economies of many coastal communities. Thus, the Department of Interior, Minerals Management Service (MMS), in anticipation of the proposed Lease Sale 132, funded the research project with the aim of adding to the existing knowledge of Oregon and Washington coastal recreation resources that might be affected by proposed oil and gas development activities.

Research Organization:
National Park Service, Seattle, WA (United States). Cooperative Park Studies Unit
OSTI ID:
6830468
Report Number(s):
PB-93-122034/XAB; CNN: DI-14-12-0001-17491
Resource Relation:
Other Information: See also PB--93-122026 and PB--93-122042
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English