— This study examines how the West has changed, the rising importance of environmental amenities, and the relative role of energy development in the economy of western states.
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— This report examines the extent of energy reserves in the U.S. and on western public lands, and their scale in light of domestic production and consumption trends.
read moreof Energy Revenue in the Intermountain West
— This report discusses the supply-side orientation of U.S. energy policy, and reviews existing data that describe available reserves, pricing structures, and patterns of consumption and demand.
read moreof U.S. Energy Needs and the Role of Western Public Lands
— This report examines fossil fuel extraction as an economic development strategy for rural Western counties and whether it has benefited counties in the long run.
read moreof Fossil Fuel Extraction as a County Economic Development Strategy: Are Energy-Focusing Counties Benefiting?
— This report analyzes the economic and fiscal contribution of the oil and natural gas industries in New Mexico along with a case study of proposed energy development on Otero Mesa.
read moreof Potential Impacts of Energy Development in New Mexico, with a Case Study of Otero County— Study Shows Which States Are Attracting Jobs, Businesses, and Investment; Five Key Steps to Future Growth
read moreof Press Release: Clean Energy in the Rockies Report Released
— 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.
read moreof Clearwater Basin Collaborative— Our newsletter on how the price of fighting forest fires has been increasing substantially, costing taxpayers billions every year.
read moreof Wildland Fire: Climate Change and Housing Growth Could Double the Cost of Protecting Homes from Wildfires— For those wishing to dig deeper into the current politics and economics of oil shale, Headwaters Economics recommends the following sources.
read moreof Oil Shale Library: Getting Started in Publicly Available Sources
— This report examines how investments in conservation and restoration provide both an immediate return through employment and revenue and help promote long-term economic growth that extends far beyond tourism.
read moreof The Economic Benefits of Southern New Mexico’s Natural Assets
— This report focuses on the economic and fiscal contributions of the oil and natural gas industries in Montana, including a case study of the Powder River Basin.
read moreof Potential Impacts of Energy Development in Montana, with a Case Study of the Powder River Basin— This report studies the significance of fossil fuel development in Wyoming, with a case study of the energy-focused county of Sweetwater County.
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— Headwaters Economics facilitated a day-long workshop on how to apply the Forest Service's new Integrated Resource Management approach on the Sitka Ranger District.
read moreof Sitka, Alaska Workshop— Newsletter on updates to the Economic Profile System is a free, easy-to-use software application that produces detailed socioeconomic profiles.
read moreof Economic Profile System: Making Better Economic and Land Management Decisions
— These studies review the fiscal impact on Mineral and Lake counties of the Montana Legacy Project.
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