Monday, July 4, 2011

Wyoming Federal Lands Support More Jobs in the Nation According To Report

The use of federal lands in Wyoming supported nearly 130,000 jobs and generated about $29 billion in economic activity, more than any other state in a recent study by the Interior Department. Marsha Sears reports…






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Recreation, tourism and mineral development supported the most jobs and generated the most money in Wyoming, according to the report, which was released on June 22nd. Coal, gas, oil and other mineral activities supported more than 93,000 jobs and contributed $26.4 billion to the state’s economy. Recreation and tourism supported more than 15,000 jobs, the second-highest in the nation, and generated $1.19 billion. Wyoming’s No. 1 economic output ranking topped New Mexico, California, Colorado and Utah.

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