Lower Rogue Economic Reports

Regional Economic Impacts of Recreation on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River (5.4MB)

In May 2008, the Save the Wild Rogue Campaign engaged ECONorthwest to analyze the economic impacts of recreation related spending on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River.  The results of the economic impact analysis and the surveys show that Josephine County and the state of Oregon enjoy direct economic benefits from recreational activities on the Rogue. Among the findings, the report concludes that river-based recreation on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River, which includes rafting, fishing, hiking, and jetboat tours, accounted for not less than $30 million in total economic output, including $15.4 million in personal income, and 445 full- and part-time jobs.

The Economic Value of Rogue River Salmon (640kB)

In 2008, the Save the Wild Rogue Campaign engaged ECONorthwest to analyze the economic value of salmon and steelhead in the Wild & Scenic Rogue River. Salmon are the quintessential icon of the Pacific Northwest with significant cultural and economic value.  The report concludes that West coast residents alone enjoy more than $1.5 billion in economic benefit each year from the entirety of all Rogue River salmon and steelhead runs. Maintaining the current level of protection on the Rogue may not be sufficient to ensure that current and future residents will be able to enjoy this level of economic benefit.

Click here to learn more about our efforts to protect the Wild Rogue!