Schneider, Ingrid E.Qian, Xinyi2015-02-232015-02-232014https://hdl.handle.net/11299/170003Nature-based recreation & tourism contribute to MN’s $12 billion tourism industry. In 2012, outdoor recreation generated $11.6 billion in direct consumer spending & $815 million in state & local tax revenues (Outdoor Industry Association, 2013). Brand research suggests a positive image of MN based on its natural beauty & ‘stunning scenery’ (Ipsos Reid, 2011). Given the significant impact that invasive species can have on tourism destinations, as well as the power that organizations & destinations have to mitigate invasive species, understanding tourism entities’ perceptions about invasive species is needed.This project sought baseline information on perceptions of invasive species and theie control among the Minnesota tourism industry. The majority of respondents agreed that both invasive plant & aquatic invasives were harmful to Minnesota’s environment, economy & society. Similarly, the majority of respondents indicated all 7 control methods presented in the questionnaire would be effective to control invasive species.ennature basedrecreationtourismInvasive SpeciesInvasiveplantaquaticMinnesotaenvironmenteconomysocietynatural resourceshumanhealthsceneryperceptionsnon-nativecontrolcleaning equipmenteducationlodgingeffective control methodskilling invasiveunidentified seedsrespondentsPresentation