Assateague’s Economic Impact Estimated At $86M

ASSATEAGUE — A National Parks Service report released this week revealed Assateague Island National Seashore creates over $86 million annually in direct and indirect spending and supports over 1,000 jobs locally.

The NPS economic impact study revealed Assateague Island National Seashore attracted 2.1 million visitors in 2012, the latest year for which data was reviewed. Those visitors spend $86,309,300 directly and indirectly in the communities near the barrier island and supported 1,087 jobs.

“Assateague Island National Seashore is proud to welcome visitors from across the country and around the world,” said Superintendent Debbie Darden this week. “We are delighted to share the story of this place and the experiences it provides and to use this park as a way to introduce our visitors to this part of the country and all that it offers.”

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