Sponsor
Funding was provided by the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, The McKnight Foundation, and a contribution from Norita Liebelt and Environmental Defense.
Published In
Earth Economics
Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Subjects
Ecosystem services, Mississippi River Delta (La.) -- Economic conditions
Abstract
This report shows conclusively that physical sustainability and delta expansion secures vast economic benefits locally and nationally. Within the context of the current financial crisis, investment in restoration secures short-term benefits of employment, income generation, greater ecosystem services and other economic benefits, and the long term goals of increased storm protection, greater oil and gas supply reliability and other economic benefits. A sustainable restoration of the Mississippi River Delta is a good investment with a high rate of return. Gaining ground is the most successful economic strategy for securing hurricane defenses and economic development.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8766
Citation Details
Batker, D., de la Torre, I., Costanza, R., Swedeen, P., Day, J., Boumans, R., & Bagstad, K. (2010). Gaining Ground: Wetlands, Hurricanes, and the Economy: The Value of Restoring the Mississippi River Delta.Earth Economics Project Report.
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