Powerboating helps Kootenai County

Kootenai County is Idaho’s powerboating king, according to a new economic impact study from the Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation and Boise State University, with $89.8 million spent there on powerboating in 2015, more than Ada County’s $60.3 million, No. 3 Bonner County’s $39.2 million or No. 4 Valley County’s $17.8 million. Statewide, powerboat owners spent $335 million that year on boats, equipment, fuel, lodging, food and other retail purchases.

“It’s clear that recreation is big business in Idaho,” said David Langhorst, Idaho Parks & Rec director. “Understanding the economic impacts assists our agency in making the best management decisions possible when it comes to providing and maintaining recreation access in our state”/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here .

Question: Do you like powerboating locally a bit better now?