Bill Text: PA SR143 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the economic impact of recreational water trails on local communities in this Commonwealth.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-11-02 - Transmitted as directed [SR143 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-SR143-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 1370
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 143 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY PIPPY, FONTANA, SOLOBAY, BOSCOLA, RAFFERTY, ARGALL, ALLOWAY, DINNIMAN AND BREWSTER, JUNE 17, 2011
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, JUNE 17, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study
the economic impact of recreational water trails on local
communities in this Commonwealth.
WHEREAS, The Great Outdoors America report published by the
Outdoor Resources Review Group recommended development of a
nationwide water trails network; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth has an abundance of natural
resources that are enjoyed by residents and visitors alike with
86,000 miles of rivers and streams; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is a recognized leader in the
development of water trails with an active Statewide water
trails effort and more than 20 water trails developed or under
development totaling nearly 2,000 river miles; and
WHEREAS, Several of this Commonwealth's water trails have
gained national attention with National Recreation Trail
designation; and
WHEREAS, Tourism, including outdoor tourism, is the second
largest industry in Pennsylvania, generating $5.1 billion in
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payroll and jobs for this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are partners in
these efforts along with other public and private entities to
develop water trails in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Several studies have demonstrated the significant
economic importance to local communities of land-based
recreational trails; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth should have a full appreciation of
the economic value of water trails on its communities to help
target future investments; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate direct the Legislative Budget and
Finance Committee to study the economic impact of recreational
water trails on local communities in this Commonwealth; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly
within a year of the passage of this resolution.
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