Dept. of Interior-run lands pump $620 million into Tennessee economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WVLT) -- Tourism and recreational activities on Tennessee lands run by the Dept. of the Interior pumped more than $600 million into the state's economy and supported nearly 8,000 jobs, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said on Wednesday.
With about 5,000 of the jobs in rural parts of the state, Tennessee ranks tenth in the nation among states benefitting from rural jobs supported by Interior programs, according to a new report by the agency.
“Usually, the value of Interior’s programs and activities are measured by the type of services we provide the American people, whether conserving a landscape, containing a wildfire, facilitating energy development on public lands, or welcoming the public to a national park or wildlife refuge,” Salazar said. “This report demonstrates that the Department also creates and supports private sector jobs and economic growth in Tennessee and all the states and underscores how investing in areas such as recreation, conservation and energy development can play an important role in getting our economy moving again.
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The report also found there were 8.8 million visits at Dept. of Interior recreation sites in 2010. In 2009, nine and a half million people visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, spending $487 million while they were there.
State parks throughout East Tennessee reported downed limbs from the storm's winds, but no significant damage that would affect public access. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Cherokee National Forest also reported only minor wind damage
More than 80 years after the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's establishment, East Tennesseeans are still rallying to raise funds that will help connect citizens with nature. Bill and Donna Cobble hosted a
And every June, people flock to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee to experience the annual natural “light show” put on by fireflies. Where do you like to go in the summer, for both fun and special moments? Over the last few summers,
Meals can be served through programs offered by local parks and recreation departments and private organizations such as the YMCA and the Boy Scouts. Meals are planned to be nutritionally balanced and healthy. Last summer, the West Tennessee region
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