The Economic Vital Sign will tell us how well natural resource-based industries are doing economically over time, as well as compared to non-natural resource-based industries. As indicated in the Legislative Statute, the Partnership is intended to manage for functioning ecosystems that support not only natural systems but social and cultural wellbeing and economic vitality as well. While some aspects of economic vitality may not be sensitive to Puget Sound recovery efforts, it is important to be aware of annual perturbations in industries that may be affected. These natural resource-based industries have a long-standing history in the region and their existence is important to residents of the area as they provide jobs, income, a sense of identity, cultural heritage and sense of place.
VITAL SIGN INDICATOR | PROGRESS | STATUS |
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VITAL SIGN INDICATOR | PROGRESS | STATUS |
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Based on the 2020 updates to the Employment and Percent Employment indicators with data through 2017:
Based on the 2020 update of the natural resource industry output indicator with data through 2017: