Identification and Evaluation of Potential Thrid Party Impacts Related to the Habitat Component of the Proposed Platte River Recovery

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Executive Summa 2020 5 4 6 Note: Employment impact is the change in the number of full -lime and Part -time jobs and includes direct, indirect, and induced effects. Economic Impacts of increased Recreation The habitat restoration areas have the potential to provide valuable hunting and bird watching opportunities along the Platte River. Waterfowl hunting and bird watching along the Central Platte River are popular recreation activities. Pheasant, geese and/or duck hunting are allowed at wildlife management areas, private clubs and private lands along the river during their respective seasons. Hunting is one of the most economically valuable land uses along the river because hunters are willing to pay relatively high fees for the privilege. Because the Central Platte River is an important part of the Central Flyway, the area is teaming with migratory birds during five weeks in the Spring. The study area is known for its large concentrations of sandhill crane during this period. Visitors come to experience the beauty and sounds of over ten million migratory waterfowl including cranes, ducks and geese. In the study area, bird watching tours are offered at the National Audubon Society's Rowe Sanctuary, and at the Crane Meadows Nature Center. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also offers viewing sites. Public viewing areas include the Fort Kearney Hike -Bike Trail and the Central Platte Natural Resource District's viewing platforms located throughout the area. Hwd.40210R009.doc ES -10 Third Parry Impact Study Final Report Table ES-5 Employment Impacts as the Program Atiects Habitat Restoration and Management (Relative to Baseline Condition Change in Jobs Year Scenario-1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3 2001 8 8 2002 13 13 13 2003 9 9 9 2004 71 49 180 2005 32 29 50 2006 76 76 39 2007 15 13 8 2008 14 12 7 2009 5 4 6 2010 5 4 6 2011 5 4 6 2012 5 4 6 2013 5 4 6 2014 5 4 6 2015 5 4 6 2016 5 4 6 2017 5 4 6 2018 5 4 6 2019 5 4 6 2020 5 4 6 Note: Employment impact is the change in the number of full -lime and Part -time jobs and includes direct, indirect, and induced effects. Economic Impacts of increased Recreation The habitat restoration areas have the potential to provide valuable hunting and bird watching opportunities along the Platte River. Waterfowl hunting and bird watching along the Central Platte River are popular recreation activities. Pheasant, geese and/or duck hunting are allowed at wildlife management areas, private clubs and private lands along the river during their respective seasons. Hunting is one of the most economically valuable land uses along the river because hunters are willing to pay relatively high fees for the privilege. Because the Central Platte River is an important part of the Central Flyway, the area is teaming with migratory birds during five weeks in the Spring. The study area is known for its large concentrations of sandhill crane during this period. Visitors come to experience the beauty and sounds of over ten million migratory waterfowl including cranes, ducks and geese. In the study area, bird watching tours are offered at the National Audubon Society's Rowe Sanctuary, and at the Crane Meadows Nature Center. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also offers viewing sites. Public viewing areas include the Fort Kearney Hike -Bike Trail and the Central Platte Natural Resource District's viewing platforms located throughout the area. Hwd.40210R009.doc ES -10 Third Parry Impact Study Final Report