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Hawaii’s lawmakers mull imposing fees to pay for ecotourism crush – What about your state?
“We get between nine and 10 million visitors a year (but) we only have 1.4 million people living here. Those 10 million travelers should be helping us sustain our environment.”
Repairing coral reefs after boats run aground. Shielding native forest trees from a killer fungus outbreak. Patrolling waters for swimmers harassing dolphins and turtles.
Taking care of Hawaii’s unique natural environment takes time, people and money. Now Hawaii wants tourists to help pay for it, especially because growing numbers are traveling to the islands to enjoy the beauty of its outdoors — including some lured by dramatic vistas they’ve seen on social media.
‘Mission accomplished’: Montana lawmakers put tourism promotion on the chopping block
“Mission accomplished,” Sen. Jeremy Trebas, R-Great Falls, said of those programs during Monday’s Senate debate on the bill. “I don’t know if most of you know this, but we’ve been discovered.”
Preserving Public Lands Starts With People Who Enjoy Them
For some of us, these ideas will be new, but caring for nature means doing our best to respect it while enjoying it.
Report details impact of recreational tourism on Montana
Approximately 12.5 million people visit Montana yearly, spending about $5 billion
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