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Detailed estimates of summer trail use help show the impacts of growing recreational use and highlight infrastructure needs in southwest Montana. Read more
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Benefit-cost analysis, required for many federal funding sources, puts smaller, rural, and low-income communities at a disadvantage. Read more
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Unaffordable housing came to a head during the pandemic as communities across the country saw unprecedented rises in housing costs. Read more
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The unprecedented rise in housing prices since 2020 has affected renters more than homeowners—especially in places that were already unaffordable. Read more
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See where wildfire risk intersects social and economic factors that can make it difficult for people to prepare for, respond to, and recover from wildfire. Read more
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New activities can help guarantee and diversify future revenue from New Mexico state trust lands, complementing the successful Land Grant Permanent Fund. Read more
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Rural and lower capacity communities failed to successfully compete for FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding in FY 2020. Read more
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States tend to spend, rather than save, federal fossil fuel disbursements, potentially making them vulnerable to economic transitions. Read more
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The outdoor recreation economy is strong, diverse, and growing, helping communities thrive. Read more
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Watch “Living with wildfire.” Wildfires are an inescapable and necessary function of healthy ecosystems. In the past decade they have increased in severity and duration, killed more people, and burned more structures. Read more
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Recent studies find that national monument designations do not negatively impact local economic performance, and in many cases strengthen local economies. Read more
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Climate change has the potential to destabilize general operating budgets and constrain access to lending markets. These presentations share promising solutions for “climate-proofing” budgets. Read more
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New data sources can change the way we count outdoor recreation, allowing trail managers to better advocate for improvements and plan for growing demand. Read more
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Slide show: The wildland-urban interface is growing and wildfires are causing cause more damage. Land use planning is an important solution. Read more
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This panel discussion, with examples from Montana and New Mexico, examines how fiscal policies have failed rural communities. Read more
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Flood risk is underestimated in the U.S., but better maps and data are not enough to help communities. They must be accompanied with resources to support local action. Read more
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A new report in our Economic Profile System provides community-level data about wildfire hazard and potentially vulnerable populations. Read more
