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<br />002547 <br /> <br />Other natural resources support the economy differently than <br />do the extractive industries. The area is endowed with scenic and <br />climatological attractions which are being enjoyed by more and more <br />people. Tourist expenditures in the area are measured in the <br />millions of dollars daily, and were estimated to be in the area of <br />$1.5 billion in 1961. This amount is expected to increase as more <br />leisure time becomes available. <br /> <br />Recreational, Cultural, and Scientific Development <br /> <br />People have thronged to the Pacific Southwest since World War II <br />for economic opportunity, educational or scientific environment, <br />climatic advantage, or retirement purposes. This migratory influx <br />has created both a new standard of American life and a crisis in the <br />state of Southwestern water resources. <br /> <br />Recreation--Climate and landscape have endless variety in the <br />Pacific Southwest, making the area a recreational attraction of <br />national importance. <br /> <br />The California and Baja California seacoast provides miles of <br />recreational area, and inland winter sports activities are available <br />in the towering mountain ranges. Further to the east, Nevada and <br />Arizona provide ever-sunny skies, desert resorts, and mountain play- <br />grounds. The Southwest is served by modern transportation, and long <br />distances are traveled by many people each year in pursuing outdoor <br />recreational activities. National parks and State recreation areas <br />provide low-cost and spectacular vacations. Hunting, fishing, and <br />water sports are among the most popular leisure-time activities. <br />Due to rapid population growth, many facilities are already strained <br />to provide even minimum service for those who would like to use them. <br />New facilities are ~eing provided wherever water supplies can be made <br />available under present water-use regimen, but the demand, at present, <br />still outstrips the supply. <br /> <br />Cultural--The region has an abundance of prehistoric ruins from <br />early Indian cultures, such as the Anasazi or Hohokam, and also <br />pioneer relics, which should be preserved. As good highways have <br />emerged, these points of interest have assumed a larger share of <br />interest for both permanent and transient population. Investigations <br />are being made, and methods of preservation studied in order that this <br />national legacy be protected. <br /> <br />In large and small communities the public has a keen interest <br />in, and heartily supports, many types of cultural endeavors such <br />as symphony orchestras and art museums. The people of the Southwest <br />have a vigorous enthusiasm for their new cities and way of life, and <br />its artistic expression has taken many forms. Many of the schools <br />and universities have an international reputation and have attracted <br /> <br />1-12 <br />