Valuing Clean Water: The Return on Environment in the Loyalhanna–Conemaugh and Youghiogheny Watersheds of the Laurel Highlands Region

This study underscores the economic value of clean water in the Laurel Highlands region and illustrates the return on the environment that comes from restoration and conservation projects. Restoring damaged streams, conserving natural habitats, and preserving drinkable and recreationally useful water all provide economic benefit to the region. Incorporating these benefits into policy and funding decisions will help create an environment in which both the economy and the watersheds can thrive.