School of Economics, Maine Development Foundation release report on water quality
On July 22, the Maine Development Foundation (MDF) and the University of Maine’s School of Economics released the sixth quarterly report analyzing critical economic indicators in Maine.
The latest report, “Water Quality in Maine,” addresses the economic, social, and natural effects of Maine’s comparatively high water quality.
Water is an essential resource in Maine that needs to be protected, the report states. Water quality affects tourism and recreation, property values, the cost of drinking water treatment, and the fishing industry.
The report was written by Kate Warner, a Ph.D. student in ecology and environmental sciences at UMaine, and Mario Teisl, director of the UMaine School of Economics and professor of resource economics and policy.
The publication is part of a series that explores the economic indicators in “Measures of Growth,” the Maine Economic Growth Council’s annual report on the critical issues affecting Maine’s economy.
The full “Water Quality in Maine” report is online.
A summary of the latest quarterly economic report, along with future quarterly reports created by the MDF and UMaine’s School of Economics, will appear as part of the Bangor Daily News’ “Maine Focus” series. The School of Economics will generate eight more research briefs to support its monthly contribution to the series.