Protecting the environment is a necessity
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Industries such as commercial fishing, shipping, and gas and oil often come to mind when thinking about the Texas Gulf Coast - but an even larger economic engine for the region is tourism.
A new analysis finds that people who come to Texas to hunt, fish, hike and camp support thousands of businesses and jobs. These wildlife visitors also generate $800 million dollars in tax revenue for the state each year, according to Janice Bezanson, executive director of the Texas Conservation Alliance. Read more in our e-edition: http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine32190/Full/index.aspx?id=32190
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