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On the recordSeptember 30, 2009
The economic gains from wilderness recreation appear to be inconsequential and may likely be more than offset by losses associated with the decline in activities incompatible with wilderness.
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Rob Bishop
Republican · Utah

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Bishop critiques the economic impact of wilderness designation on Utah.

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