How Springs Invigorate

Florida's Economy

| In 2019, springs in Florida’s state parks were visited by more than 3.9 million visitors, who spent over $350 million in local economies, supporting 4,885 jobs.

Thanks to Tatiana Borisova, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, for permission to publish.

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