Sample Refuge and Management District Descriptions
Activity Levels Table 4-77 shows the recreation visits for Waccamaw NWR. The Refuge had 7,691 visits in 2011. Nonconsumptive recreation accounted for 6,260 visits with residents comprising 77 percent of Refuge visitation. The number of visitors has increased every year since the Refuge’s establishment in 1997. This growth can be attributed to the Refuge increasing public awareness, activities, and operating hours. Table 4-77. Waccamaw NWR: 2011 Recreation Visits Activity
Residents
Non-Residents
Total
Non-Consumptive: Pedestrian
926
309
1,235
Auto Tour
0
0
0
Boat Trail/Launch
152
8
160
Bicycle
295
16
310
Interpretation
1,095
730
1,825
Photography
84
21
105
Other Recreation
2,100
525
2,625
Big Game
419
47
465
Small Game
81
4
85
Migratory Birds
67
4
71
Freshwater
711
79
790
Saltwater
10
10
20
5,939
1,752
7,691
Hunting:
Fishing:
Total Visitation Regional Economic Analysis
The economic area for the Refuge is Georgetown, Horry, and Marion Counties in South Carolina. It is assumed that visitor expenditures occur primarily within these counties. Visitor recreation expenditures for 2011 are shown in Table 4-78. Total expenditures were $169,400 with non-residents accounting for $99,500 or 59 percent of total expenditures. Expenditures on non-consumptive activities accounted for 83 percent of all expenditures. Table 4-79 summarizes the local economic effects associated with recreation visits. Final demand totaled $225,900 with associated employment of 4 jobs, $82,400 in employment income and $27,800 in total tax revenue.
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