Virtual Event on Tuesday November 8, 6-730PM
Water has a central role in outdoor recreation. Whether it be a river, lake, or ocean, water bodies and waterways are tourist attractions and places for recreation as they provide the opportunity for water-based sport, leisure activities, and scenic views. As a result of this attraction, regions located near water resources that are protected and managed for outdoor recreation often experience positive economic effects. The Connecticut River serves as a recreational outlet and central part of many local economies along the Connecticut River Valley. It also serves as an area of potential economic growth. How is the recreation economy shaping our local river economies, now and into the future? How does this activity impact the River? What can we do to safeguard this resource currently and during periods of change, while keeping it a central part of many local economies? Join us to learn more from three experienced speakers.