Abstract

This policy analysis provides a focused look at the influence of the creation, and subsequent downsizing, of Bears Ears National Monument on outdoor recreation and industries related to outdoor recreation in San Juan County, Utah. Our findings suggest: (1) The creation of the monument has resulted in an increase in the amount of outdoor recreation occurring within the county; (2) Several outdoor recreation-related industries have grown since Bears Ears National Monument was created; and (3) The growth in outdoor recreation-related industries is not related to the increased concentration of outdoor recreation occurring within the county. Municipal and county leaders can take some solace from the finding that several of the county’s outdoor recreation-related industries have grown. However, strategies that generate more revenue from the rising number of outdoor recreationists visiting the region can bring added economic benefits to local communities.

摘要

这项政策分析着眼于熊耳国家历史遗迹的创建以及随后的缩小对犹他州圣胡安县的户外休闲和与户外休闲相关的产业的影响。我们的发现表明：（1）纪念碑的创建导致该县内发生的户外休闲活动数量增加；（2）自熊耳国家历史文物创建以来，与户外休闲相关的产业有所发展；（3）户外休闲相关产业的增长与县内户外休闲集中度的提高无关。市县领导可以从该县一些户外休闲相关产业的发展发现中获得慰藉。然而，