021312 Commissioner Connor on economic benefits of USBR facilities from recreation

Commisisoner Michael Connor explains the economic analyses on the US Department of the Interior agencies, showing that "the value of the water we provide, the power we generate, and the recretational services" are Reclamation facilities estimated at $55 million, supporting 416,000 jobs. He notes the significant importance of outdoor recreation and activities for "the bottom line economy" as "the most eye-opening" aspect of the studies for Reclamation, in addition to what the agency has historically done with delivering water and generating power.