Economic Impacts of the Delware Estuary: How Much Does the Delaware Economy Benefit from the Delaware River Estuary

摘要

Estuaries contribute substantially to the beauty, recreational opportunities, and economic welfare enjoyed by the citizens of the regions in which they are located. While many citizens acknowledge the beauty and the recreational opportunities afforded by an estuary, few are aware of the extent of the estuary's contributions to the region's economy. In the report the authors describe a methodology for evaluating the economic contributions of an estuary to the region that it affects.