San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: Impact and Opportunity
The National Parks Conservation Association commissioned a study—conducted by the Center for Community and Business Research at the University of Texas at San Antonio—to comprehensively examine the economic impact of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and ensure the adequate preservation, protection and interpretation of our nation’s largest collection of Spanish colonial resources.
The study was funded with assistance from Bexar County, Los Compadres de San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and Western National Parks Association. Using an input-output model, the economic assessment found that San Antonio’s historic missions provide a tremendous economic impact for surrounding communities.
The economic impact study is summarized in a public report: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: Impact and Opportunity and finds that in 2009 for every federal dollar invested in the park $20 was generated in local economic activity. Additionally, by enacting or completing several key initiatives the park could more than double its economic impact by 2016 – creating jobs and increasing visitor spending. Not only would these initiatives provide an economic boost for south San Antonio, they would help complete the story and adequately preserve valuable historic resources at San Antonio Missions.
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- NPCA Region:
- Texas
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Blog Post
Make Them Hear You
New signs ask visitors to report to the Department of the Interior anything that portrays U.S. history in a negative light. Tell the administration, instead, to stop meddling.
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Press Release
New Park Signs Undermine Rangers, Aim to Erase History
Forcing rangers to post these signs is an outrage and shows deep contempt for their work to preserve and tell all American stories.
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Press Release
Senate Committee Abandons National Park Staff in Reckless Budget Proposal
"This bill turns its back on America’s most treasured places and the dedicated public servants who protect them." - Daniel Hart, NPCA's Director of Clean Energy and Climate Policy
