Gene, I used the 2001 USGS data and did some further birding-specific
calculations on it as the basis for testimony I gave in Annapolis in 2005 on
the issue of selling off public lands. I'll send that to you directly.
Janet Millenson
Potomac, MD (Montgomery County)
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From: "Eugene J. Scarpulla" <>
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Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 6:34 PM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Economic Value of Maryland Birding
|I have been contacted by a member of a subcommittee of Governor-elect
Martin
| O'Malley's transition team requesting information on the economic benefits
| of birding/birdwatching in Maryland. Didn't someone in MOS compile this
| sort of information a few years ago? (Although I don't remember if it was
| specific for Maryland or was on a national scale.)
|
| Time is of the essence! Thanks.
|
| Gene
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| Gene Scarpulla
| Millers Island, Maryland
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