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Economic Benefits

In today’s “Information Age,” economic research and analysis are vital to the broad approach necessary to address Florida’s complex fish-, wildlife- and habitat-related issues.

The Socioeconomic Assessment Office, part of the Information Science and Management section of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, provides decision-makers with an understanding of the economic value, impact, benefits, costs and efficiency measures directly related to the conservation of fish and wildlife resources. Although the primary audience for this information is the Florida Legislature and FWC resource managers, we recognize the importance of communicating economic information to the public as well.

Reports

• An Evaluation of the Operational Costs of the Stock Enhancement Research Facility - 2007 (1.8 MB)

• Economics of Fish and Wildlife Recreation - 2007

• Economics of Fish and Wildlife Recreation - 2005

• Economics of Fish and Wildlife Recreation - 2004

• The Economics of Selected Florida Wildlife Management Areas Summary Report - 2003 (11MB)

• The Economics of Selected Florida Wildlife Management Areas Final Companion Report - 2003 (1.9MB)

• The Economics of Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife Viewing by Florida County - 2003

• Economic Value

• Economic Impact & Value of Florida's Public Piers & Boat Ramps - 2001 (921KB)

• Richloam State Fish Hatchery

• Three Lakes Study