Economic and Policy Factors Which Affect Participation in Water-Based Recreation
Project Number: R/ME-003, Completion Report
Start Date: 9/1/1984
Completion Date: 8/31/1986
Revision Date: 3/7/2001
| Principal Investigator(s) | 1. | Leroy J. Hushak, Agricultural Economics and Rural Sciences The Ohio State University* |
| Co-Principal Investigator(s) | 2. | Ted Napier, Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology The Ohio State University* |
| Associate Investigator(s) | 3. | Cameron Scott Thraen, Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology The Ohio State University* |
| This shows the current affiliation and may not match affiliation at time of participation. * | ||
Funding Record
| Source: Ohio Sea Grant College Program | |||
| Source Fund | State Match | Pass Through | |
| Total | $ 34,100.00 | $ 27,800.00 | $ 0.00 |
Objectives
To specify, estimate, and compare several alternative econometric models of the demand for water-based outdoor recreation at Lake Erie. To specify and estimate a predictive model of water-based outdoor recreation participation with emphasis on the use of Lake Erie as the site of recreation activity.
Rationale
Data are needed to facilitate the decision-making process regarding the allocation of limited development resources in Ohio. Of particular interest to staff persons of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, regional recreation planning groups, and special recreation interest groups (charter boat owners, marina owners, etc.) are: economic returns from water-based recreation investments, satisfaction with existing recreation opportunities, factors influencing participation in water-based recreation, and participation rates. The findings will also contribute to expansion of knowledge bases in the area of outdoor recreation participation, both in economics and sociology.
Methodology
- Specification of theoretical modeling;
- updating of contemporary research literature focused on the research topic;
- analyses of data for model building; and
- report and publication writing.
Benefits & Accomplishments
Accomplishments:
1986. A mail questionnaire was used to collect data from a state-wide sample of licensed drivers in Ohio. This sample included participants and nonparticipants in Lake Erie water-based recreation activities which was necessary to test the theoretical models developed for testing. Descriptive and multivariant statistics will be used to examine the data and to build predictive models. A time-cost model was used to guide the economics component of the study while a facilitative-constraint perspective was used for the sociology research component. Data focused on expenditures, attitudes, experiences and participation rates were collected.
1986. A mail questionnaire was used to collect data from a state-wide sample of licensed drivers in Ohio. This sample included participants and nonparticipants in Lake Erie water-based recreation activities which was necessary to test the theoretical models developed for testing. Descriptive and multivariant statistics will be used to examine the data and to build predictive models. A time-cost model was used to guide the economics component of the study while a facilitative-constraint perspective was used for the sociology research component. Data focused on expenditures, attitudes, experiences and participation rates were collected.
Benefits:
1986. 1) State policy makers at ODNR and other agencies will benefit from more information about what kinds of recreational opportunities will be generated from increased recreational expenditures on water-based activities within Ohio. 2) Local policy makers will benefit from more information on what changes in water-based recreational activity they can expect from making various investments. 3) Water-based recreators will benefit by investments in water-based recreational activities which lower their cost of participation. 4) Social scientists will benefit from a body of research which makes possible a comparison of empirical results from the zonal and individual approaches to recreational demand.
Publications & Media
| Peer-reviewed Publications | |
 | Lichtkoppler, F. and L. Hushak. 1984, A Strategy to Export Salmonids and Import Dollars in Northeast Ohio 6 pages. Made available by Ohio Sea Grant as OHSU-TS-008. |
| Napier, T., E. Baron and S. McClaskie. 1989, Barriers and Facilitators to Participation in Outdoor Recreation Activity in Ohio Recreation and Park Management, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1989, pages 100-122, Mary Lee and Perry Brown, eds. Made available by Ohio Sea Grant as OHSU-RS-090. |
| Thraen, C.S., T. Napier and S. McClaskie. 1989, Factors Influencing Attitudes Toward the Commitment of Economic Resources to Outdoor Recreation Development Made available by Ohio Sea Grant as OHSU-RS-105. |
| Zygmont, Janise and Leroy Hushak 1988, Impact of Flood & Erosion Damage on the Northern Ohio Economy, 1972-1976 Ohio Sea Grant, Technical Bulletin OHSG-TB-024. |
Supported Students
 | Baron, Eva (Graduate, M.S.) The Ohio State University Title: Participation in Lake Erie Water-Based Recreation |
| Beach, Douglas (Graduate, M.S.) The Ohio State University Title: Economic Policy Factors in Lake Erie Recreation |
| Fedigan, Richard E. (Graduate, M.S.) The Ohio State University Title: Management Issues in the Charterboat and Marine Services Industries |
| Jeng, Huei-Yan (Graduate, Ph.D.) The Ohio State University Thesis Title: Recreational Trip Behavior for Economic Value Determinations of Lake Erie Water-Based Recreation |
| Showers, Vince (Graduate, Ph.D.) The Ohio State University Thesis Title: Economic Value of the Lake Erie Estuarine Fishery |
| Zygmont, Janise A. (Graduate, M.S.) The Ohio State University Title: Economic Impact of Changes in Lake Erie Water Levels and of Storm Damage |
