Economic, fiscal, and Social Impact Study

new river gorge national park and Preserve

The National Parks Conservation Association commissioned this impact study of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to convey the economic, fiscal, and community benefits of the National Park. This report, produced in 2023 by Jon Stover & Associates, provides an overview of the ways in which the National Park supports the local economy, generates jobs, and contributes to the fiscal tax base. The impacts of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve extend beyond the flow of dollars and, importantly, provide an abundance of activity and scenic landscape for the broader community and the State of West Virginia.

Client

National Parks Conservation Association

 

 

Service

Economic Impact Assessment

Social Benefits Assessment

 

 

Location

New River Gorge National Park and Reserve, West Virginia

 

The National Parks Conservation Association commissioned this impact study of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to convey the economic, fiscal, and community benefits of the National Park. This report, produced in 2023 by Jon Stover & Associates, provides an overview of the ways in which the National Park supports the local economy, generates jobs, and contributes to the fiscal tax base. The impacts of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve extend beyond the flow of dollars and, importantly, provide an abundance of activity and scenic landscape for the broader community and the State of West Virginia.

Project Scope

Economic Impact Analysis

Visitation Analysis

Opportunity Analysis

Hospitality Industry Impact

Other Industries Impact

Entrepreneurship Opportunity Analysis

Livability Analysis

Continued Investment Opportunities