Idaho Results (8)
Clean Energy Transmission
Headwaters Economics is working new transmission infrastructure issues from the perspective of regional economic development, and issues most relevant to local and state decision makers.
Montana Standard: “MSTI: Complex Lines Merit Review”
In the news: By Dan Happel and Leonard Wortman, Madison and Jefferson County Commissioners — Most everyone agrees that our wide open spaces, working farms and ranches, small towns, and abundant fish and wildlife all contribute immeasurably to a quality of life that is the envy of the nation.
It’s not surprising then, that when a development project is proposed that could affect all of these important assets, citizens are deeply concerned. The Mountain States Transmission Intertie, or “MSTI” transmission line, is a high profile case in point… The desire to base decisions on objective, independent information, collected and analyzed in a transparent way, was the reason that the MSTI Review Project was created…
Carey, Idaho and Economic Recovery
This report summarizes interviews with local government and business leaders on obstacles to and opportunities for local economic recovery in Carey, Idaho from the latest recession.
Economic Impact of National Parks
Headwaters Economics has created an interactive page that shows visits, non-local spending, and jobs created in gateway communities for each of the National Park Service units.
Atlas of Bison Conservation
The Atlas of Bison Conservation helps organizations and agencies prioritize where bison restoration might take place and helps users improve their understanding of the socioeconomic conditions in specific areas.
Clearwater Basin Collaborative
The Clearwater Basin Collaborative is a diverse group of regional interests working together to craft a plan for the protection, use, and management of national forest land within the Clearwater Basin in Idaho.
Atlas of the Northwest
The Atlas of the Northwest shows areas with high ecological importance, where human activities put pressure on natural resources, and opportunities to conserve important natural resources.
West Is Best: Protected Lands Promote Idaho Jobs and Higher Incomes
Helped by its high quality of life and protected public lands, Idaho’s economy and population grew rapidly in the past decade. The majority of growth coming from health care and administrative services.
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