Washington Sea Grant developed robust human dimensions indicators that characterize the coastal communities. These indicators are intended to be part of the integrated ecosystem assessment that the Northwest Fisheries Science Center uses for ecological indicators. Economic indicators The figure below displays the five overarching categories of economic indicators: Demographics, Housing, Employment, Labor earnings, and Competitiveness…. Read more »
Posts Categorized: Economic Analysis
New! Final Report Released: Economic Analysis to Support Marine Spatial Planning in Washington
Cascade Economics completed an analysis of the economies of Washington’s coastal communities. The economic analysis provides the tools and data to characterize baseline conditions for ocean uses and their important relationships to coastal communities on the Washington coast, and can be used to evaluate the economic consequences of proposed uses or planning options in the… Read more »
Economic Workshop
Join Cascade Economics for an in-depth discussion about the Washington Coast draft economic report. Input from the workshop may assist in guiding the final draft of the report. What: Economic Profile of the Coast Economic Profile of Washington Coast Tribes Recreation and Tourism Commercial Fishing on the Washington Coast Recreational Fishing Social Impact Analysis… Read more »
Economic Scoping Workshop
A scoping workshop for the coastal economic analysis project will be held on October 7th. Cascade Economics will develop an economic analysis to enable a deeper understanding of the elements of the ocean economy and assist in the development of Washington’s marine spatial plan. They will be holding this workshop to discuss the options for… Read more »
The Coastal Economic Analysis Begins
Cascade Economics out of Washougal, WA has been selected as the contractor to develop sound economic information through an economic analysis. The analysis will enable a deeper understanding of the elements of the ocean economy and assist in the development of Washington’s marine spatial plan. The contractor is planning to hold a scoping workshop for… Read more »
RFP for Economic Analysis
The Request for Proposals (RFP) on an Economic Analysis issued by the Department of Natural Resoruces is now open. The subject and deliverables of the RFP are in the support of the development of the Marine Spatial Plan on Washington’s Coast. Please review the document and encourage qualified persons or organizations to submit the appropriate… Read more »