Biscayne Bay Economic Study Client: South Florida Water Management District Location: Miami-Dade County FL In 2004, the South Florida Water Management District selected Hazen and Sawyer (Hazen) to estimate the current and historic economic contribution of Biscayne Bay to the local, regional and State economies. Prior to the completion of this study in 2005, there was very little denitive understanding of the magnitude or extent of the Bay’s economic contribution to the community.Biscayne Bay-related uses generated $6.9 billion in income to southeast Florida residents in 2004.Trends in Biscayne Bay recreation, 1980 to 2004. Trends in value of Bay-related sh species, 1986 to 2002. Project Outcomes and Benefits Overall, the activities on Biscayne Bay in 2004 contributed about $12.7 billion

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