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.