Economic Effects of Declining Water Levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell

This study estimates the effects of changes in lake levels on recreation visits to Lake Powell and Lake Mead and the resulting economic effects of reduced visitor spending in nearby communities, including regional economic impacts. The study also estimates the changes in consumer surplus, or recreationist benefits.

Author(s)

Dari Duval, George Frisvold, Ashley Bickel

Publication Date

2023