Presents testimony from interested parties on whether the State should promote ecotourism as a policy to promote both environmental protection and economic development in NJ. Covers: how to use scarce resources to promote ecotourism in the state, and how to encourage the growth of ecotourism markets while maintaining environmental quality in the state. Witnesses include representatives from a number of environmental groups (Nature Conservancy, Wetlands Inst., etc.) as well as the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection and state and local travel and tourism groups, planning boards, and chambers of commerce.

Includes special sessions.