Cathy Cullinane Thomas (Former Employee)
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2017 National Park visitor spending effects : Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the Nation 2017 National Park visitor spending effects : Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the Nation
The National Park Service (NPS) manages the Nation’s most iconic destinations that attract millions of visitors from across the Nation and around the world. Trip-related spending by NPS visitors generates and supports a considerable amount of economic activity within park gateway communities. This economic effects analysis measures how NPS visitor spending cycles through local economies
Authors
Catherine M. Cullinane Thomas, Lynne Koontz, Egan Cornachione
2016 National Park visitor spending effects: Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the Nation 2016 National Park visitor spending effects: Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the Nation
The National Park Service (NPS) manages the Nation’s most iconic destinations that attract millions of visitors from across the Nation and around the world. Trip-related spending by NPS visitors generates and supports a considerable amount of economic activity within park gateway communities. This economic effects analysis measures how NPS visitor spending cycles through local economies
Authors
Catherine Cullinane Thomas, Lynne Koontz
Visitor spending effects: assessing and showcasing America's investment in national parks Visitor spending effects: assessing and showcasing America's investment in national parks
This paper provides an overview of the evolution, future, and global applicability of the U.S. National Park Service's (NPS) visitor spending effects framework and discusses the methods used to effectively communicate the economic return on investment in America's national parks. The 417 parks represent many of America's most iconic destinations: in 2016, they received a record 331...
Authors
Lynne Koontz, Catherine Cullinane Thomas, Pamela Ziesler, Jeffrey Olson, Bret Meldrum
Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge comprehensive conservation plan Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge comprehensive conservation plan
No abstract available.
Authors
Catherine M. Cullinane Thomas, Lynne Koontz
Estimating the economic impacts of ecosystem restoration—Methods and case studies Estimating the economic impacts of ecosystem restoration—Methods and case studies
Federal investments in ecosystem restoration projects protect Federal trusts, ensure public health and safety, and preserve and enhance essential ecosystem services. These investments also generate business activity and create jobs. It is important for restoration practitioners to be able to quantify the economic impacts of individual restoration projects in order to communicate the...
Authors
Catherine Cullinane Thomas, Christopher Huber, Kristin Skrabis, Joshua Sidon
2015 National Park visitor spending effects: Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the nation 2015 National Park visitor spending effects: Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the nation
The National Park Service (NPS) manages the Nation’s most iconic destinations that attract millions of visitors from across the Nation and around the world. Trip-related spending by NPS visitors generates and supports a considerable amount of economic activity within park gateway communities. This economic effects analysis measures how NPS visitor spending cycles through local economies
Authors
Catherine M. Cullinane Thomas, Lynne Koontz
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 37
2017 National Park visitor spending effects : Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the Nation 2017 National Park visitor spending effects : Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the Nation
The National Park Service (NPS) manages the Nation’s most iconic destinations that attract millions of visitors from across the Nation and around the world. Trip-related spending by NPS visitors generates and supports a considerable amount of economic activity within park gateway communities. This economic effects analysis measures how NPS visitor spending cycles through local economies
Authors
Catherine M. Cullinane Thomas, Lynne Koontz, Egan Cornachione
2016 National Park visitor spending effects: Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the Nation 2016 National Park visitor spending effects: Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the Nation
The National Park Service (NPS) manages the Nation’s most iconic destinations that attract millions of visitors from across the Nation and around the world. Trip-related spending by NPS visitors generates and supports a considerable amount of economic activity within park gateway communities. This economic effects analysis measures how NPS visitor spending cycles through local economies
Authors
Catherine Cullinane Thomas, Lynne Koontz
Visitor spending effects: assessing and showcasing America's investment in national parks Visitor spending effects: assessing and showcasing America's investment in national parks
This paper provides an overview of the evolution, future, and global applicability of the U.S. National Park Service's (NPS) visitor spending effects framework and discusses the methods used to effectively communicate the economic return on investment in America's national parks. The 417 parks represent many of America's most iconic destinations: in 2016, they received a record 331...
Authors
Lynne Koontz, Catherine Cullinane Thomas, Pamela Ziesler, Jeffrey Olson, Bret Meldrum
Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge comprehensive conservation plan Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge comprehensive conservation plan
No abstract available.
Authors
Catherine M. Cullinane Thomas, Lynne Koontz
Estimating the economic impacts of ecosystem restoration—Methods and case studies Estimating the economic impacts of ecosystem restoration—Methods and case studies
Federal investments in ecosystem restoration projects protect Federal trusts, ensure public health and safety, and preserve and enhance essential ecosystem services. These investments also generate business activity and create jobs. It is important for restoration practitioners to be able to quantify the economic impacts of individual restoration projects in order to communicate the...
Authors
Catherine Cullinane Thomas, Christopher Huber, Kristin Skrabis, Joshua Sidon
2015 National Park visitor spending effects: Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the nation 2015 National Park visitor spending effects: Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the nation
The National Park Service (NPS) manages the Nation’s most iconic destinations that attract millions of visitors from across the Nation and around the world. Trip-related spending by NPS visitors generates and supports a considerable amount of economic activity within park gateway communities. This economic effects analysis measures how NPS visitor spending cycles through local economies
Authors
Catherine M. Cullinane Thomas, Lynne Koontz