Economic Impact Report highlights value of outdoor recreation

February 16, 2023

Economic Impact Report highlights value of outdoor recreation

The Wisconsin office of Outdoor Recreation recently released an Economic Data and Impact Report which conveniently summarizes the very latest on Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry (spoiler alert: It contributed a record-setting $8.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product and grew 3 times faster than the state GDP!) and highlights the Office’s work uplifting our outdoor recreation industry.

Outdoor recreation is a major economic driver for Wisconsin. From tourism to manufacturing to retailers and outfitters, it is a job-supporting industry that provides the quality of life Wisconsin residents enjoy. This report details the impacts of Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry and was produced by Headwaters Economics, a leading independent, bipartisan and nonprofit research firm.​

 

View or download the report on OutdoorRecreation.wi.gov.