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The Economic Contribution Of Casco Bay, Ryan Wallace Jan 2017

The Economic Contribution Of Casco Bay, Ryan Wallace

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Casco Bay is an ecological and environmental treasure to the people who live and work there, to the visitors it attracts, and to the diverse wildlife and living resources that make the Bay and watershed their home. However, the Bay also makes significant economic contributions in the form of jobs, provision of natural resources, and the provision of services. The natural amenities provided by Casco Bay also play a very important role in attracting and retaining high-skilled workers to the region that support a growing innovation-based regional economy. The Casco Bay Watershed Region is home to one-quarter of …