Authors:
Harrison-Cox, J., D. Batker, Z. Christin, and J. Rapp
Publication Date:
2012
Abstract/Summary:
A 21st Century Washington State approach to economic development recognizes that long- term job creation and environmental restoration and investment must go hand-in-hand. When management of flood protection, fish and wildlife habitat, wastewater, drinking water, and other important natural and human functions are treated as whole systems at the scale of their physical boundaries, we gain dramatic improvements in economic efficiency. Healthy ecosystems provide raw materials and core infrastructure functions that simultaneously provide profound and direct positive benefits to Washington’s economy.
Resource Type:
White Paper
Source:
Earth Economics
Link:
https://issuu.com/earth_economics/docs/puget_sound_-_washington_state_s_best_investment_f