The U.S. Department of the Interior supported 2.3 million jobs and contributed $371 billion to the U.S. economy in 2012 through its operations, from energy development to national parks visits, including 60,600 jobs and a $10.5 billion impact in Colorado, according to a new report.
The department’s work supported 17,823,508 recreation trips in the state, according to the report, issued Monday and available here.
“The missions of the Department of the Interior contribute to our nation’s economy…
The U.S. Department of the Interior supported 2.3 million jobs and contributed $371 billion to the U.S. economy in 2012 through its operations, from energy development to national parks visits, including 60,600 jobs and a $10.5 billion impact in Colorado, according to a new report.
The department’s work supported 17,823,508 recreation trips in the state, according to the report, issued Monday and available here.
“The missions of the Department of the Interior contribute to our nation’s economy…