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Benefits shown in Table IV. 3. 21 are those directly attributable to 

 water related recreational activities. Estimated direct recreation 

 benefits range from $6.0 million in 1967-68, to $12.0 million in 

 the year 2000. These benefits are restricted to recreational 

 aspects only and do not include the Impact of money spent for 

 recreation on the associated parts of the economic system. 



Economy 



Military 



The United States Navy and Marine Corps contributed $1.2 billion 

 to the economy of San Diego County 1n 1967. This was an increase 

 of 17 per cent over 1966. Major factors in the increase were 

 greater military construction, the Viet Nam War buildup, and an 

 increasing number of dependents and retired military men moving 

 into the County. As described previously, an estimated 170,000 

 Naval men and Marines are stationed at military facilities in San 

 Diego County. An estimated 173 Navy ships are based in San Diego. 

 On an average, 90 Navy ships operate out of San Diego harbor every 

 day. The Navy spends approximately $300 million to support these 

 ships and the several other Naval commands in the community. For 

 utilities (gas, electricity, water, phone) alone, the Navy spends 

 more than $7 million every year. The Navy also employs civilian, 



