Headwaters Economics has analyzed how federal land payments—compensation to counties for non-taxable federal lands—play a critical role in public lands management, local economic opportunities, and government services such as roads, schools, and public safety.
Future payments are at risk, and Headwaters Economics has written a White Paper to better to understand how possible reforms meet three goals: provide reliable payments to schools and governments, support economic growth, and improve the health and value of forests.
Read the Newsletter.
County Payments Highlights
- County payments have adapted to changing economic conditions. (See page two of the newsletter.)
- The changing economic role of public lands. (See page two.)
- Analyzing the impact of possible reforms. (See page three.)
Also at Headwaters Economics:
- Headwaters Economics worked with partners to document residential development along the Yellowstone River. (See page three or full resource.)
- For the economic importance of southern New Mexico’s natural assets. (See page three or full resource.)