Sierra Club Reports on Recreation in West's Economy

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A new report released by the Sierra Club shows that the economics of the West have shifted dramatically over the past few decades. Mining, timber, and oil--the industries that shaped the old West--no longer drive the region’s economy. Today, the report finds, recreational activities like camping, fishing, hunting, skiing, climbing, and boating support more sustainable jobs and economic growth th...