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The Trust for Public Land is an organization that creates parks and protects lands with the goal of ensuring healthy and livable communities. This study goes over the benefits of land conservation. Here's an excerpt from their 2021 report on benefits to conservation: “These spaces increase property values,
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WeConservePA, formerly known as the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association, is an organization that prioritizes the conservation of open spaces, implements sustainable practices and connects people to the environment. WeConservePA did a study of the economic value of parks. “Creating well planned parks and preserving sufficient land for them can generate
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The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. (ISRI) advocates for safety and responsibility in the scrap recycling industry. They promote public awareness of the importance of recycling to the production of the world’s goods and environmental benefits to recycling. This study done by ISRI discusses the vital role the
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National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) represents the voice of the people and organizations that strive to create and maintain the green space of parks. This study goes over the economic impact that parks have and shows the value of parks. Here is an excerpt from NRPA about the impact
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The Huron River Watershed Council is an organization that works with local communities to promote water recreation but also protect the river system. This report about the Huron River Water Trail discusses the impact of watercraft recreation on both the community and economy. Here are excerpts from the report about
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EcoSpeed is a competition between visitors to come together and preserve the environment. Through the literature that was reviewed, they discuss the importance that parks have on the economy. Parks generate over $154 billion USD and support over 1.1 million jobs (National Recreation and Parks Association, 2019) through recreation