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October 22, 2004
National Park worth $128M to St. John last year, study finds
ST. JOHN - The V.I. National Park generated $128 million in sales and 2,500 jobs on St. John last year, according to a recent study that examined the park's regional economic impact.
The Friends of Virgin Islands National Park made their findings public Thursday at the park's maintenance area in Cruz Bay.
Friends of the Park is a nonprofit organization and official park partner that raises funds for activities to preserve and protect its natural and cultural resources.
The study is said to be the most comprehensive conducted to date to track the park's financial influence.
"Ideas have been thrown about that the park has an economic impact, but no one has tried to quantify it," said Jane Israel, an independent consultant hired by Friends of the Park to conduct the study.
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Posted by afinta at October 22, 2004 04:59 PM
