Birdwatching Drives the Economy and Conservation
- Author
- Kathy Wine
- Published
- Sat 08 Mar 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.wvik.org/podcast/river-way-stories/2025-03-07/birdwatching-drives-the-economy-and-conservation
In 2022, birders spent over $107 billion on birdwatching, including $14 billion on trips and $93 billion on equipment. This activity supported 1.4 million jobs and generated $90 billion in labor income.
