The most powerful argument of all for saving open space is economics; in most states, tourism is the number two industry.

Jim Fowler (born April 9 1932; Albany Georgia) is a professional zoologist and was host of the Emmy Award-winning television show Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. While Fowler was serving as host of Wild Kingdom he received four separate Emmy awards and an endorsement by the National PTA for family viewing. In 1998 the Environmental Media Association (EMA) presented Fowler with their first-ever Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of his strong support and on-going commitment to the environment.

Fowler first served as the co-host of Wild Kingdom with Marlin Perkins and then became the main host in 1986. Fowler also made an appearance on "The Merv Griffin Show" episode of Seinfeld where he was a "guest" on Kramer's "talk show" asking "Where are the cameras?". Jim Fowler (born April 9 1932; Albany Georgia) is a professional zoologist and was host of the Emmy Award-winning television show Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.