Recreation value of water to wetlands in the San Joaquin Valley: Linked multinomial logit and count data trip frequency models

摘要: The recreational benefits from providing increased quantities of water to wildlife and fisheries habitats is estimated using linked multinomial logit site selection models count data trip frequency models. study encompasses waterfowl hunting, fishing viewing at 14 resources in the San Joaquin Valley, including National Wildlife Refuges, State Management Areas, six river destinations. economic increasing supplies refuges were also examined by predict changing patterns overall participation due increases allocations. Estimates dollar value per acre foot are calculated for refuges. resulting model a flexible useful tool estimating alternative allocation policies habitat rivers.