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Archives for 2010

Federal Land Payments to Counties: Background Analysis, History, and Context

December 2010

Research on the history and context of county payments which play an important role in many rural communities–influencing public lands management, economic development, and funding for local schools, roads, and public safety.

County Payments, Jobs, and Forest Health

December 2010

This post summarizes a newsletter discussing the future of county payments, a White Paper to better to understand how possible reforms, and other research items.

CPAW Communities

November 2010

The Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire program works with many communities across the U.S.

Crown of the Continent and Climate Change

November 2010

Map showing Montana portion of Crown of the Continent

This report studies the possible effects of climate change in the Crown of the Continent on two “snow-pack” dependent sectors of the economy–downhill skiing and recreational fishing.

Yellowstone River Atlas

September 2010

Aerial of Yellowstone River

This site documents the economic and demographic conditions of counties bordering the Yellowstone River, and displays maps showing past, current, and forecasted residential development along the river.

The Clean Energy Economy in the Rockies: Increasing Jobs, Investments, and Production

July 2010

This newsletter summary highlights a study that compares how Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming—five states with vast traditional but also significant clean energy resources—are taking advantage of clean energy opportunities to create green jobs.

Improving Deschutes County’s Competitiveness

July 2010

The report analyzes the economic and fiscal challenges facing Deschutes County and provides recommendations to improve economic prospects.

Clean Energy Leadership in the Rockies: Competitive Positioning in the Emerging Green Economy

June 2010

The Clean Energy report compares how Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are taking advantage of clean energy and energy efficiency opportunities to create green jobs.

Oil Shale: 14 Unanswered Questions

April 2010

This report summarizes research and policy documents, and provides a brief overview of the status of oil shale development in the U.S. West.

The Siskiyou Region: Demographic, Economic, and Fiscal Fundamentals

January 2010

Map of Siskiyou Land Ownership

The Siskiyou region is undergoing a significant economic transition. This report examines the region, counties within the region, and industry-level details.

Development Timeline: Oil Shale Activities in Colorado and Utah

January 2010

While a handful of companies reported being active in the field-testing of new technologies in 2009, only one company had announced plans to upscale to a prototype (semi-works scale) facility.

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