2 - Restored coastal recreation areas: Economic value as a driver to expand coastal areas in Florida

Thursday, October 26, 2023

11:00am - 11:30am PST

Location: A4

Speaker(s)

Kotryna Klizentyte, PhD

Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Economics and Policy
University of Florida, United States

Co-author(s)

Taylor V. Stein, PhD (he/him/his)

Professor
University of Florida
SAF Working Group Officer
Gainesville, Florida, United States

Restored coastal recreation areas in Southwest Florida increase property values, host high-value activities such as kayaking and wildlife viewing, and are highly valued for ecosystem services such as fish nursery and habitat and storm water protection. Our results report successful economic indicators of restoration efforts in coastal areas.