Kimiko Barrett, Ph.D.

Kimi is the wildfire research and policy analyst at Headwaters Economics. She works with communities on-the-ground to inform national wildfire policy, academic collaborations, and scientific outreach.

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Authored · Aug 2018

City Trails: Improving Equitable Access

Urban trail efforts increasingly are focusing on providing equitable access to trails. Trails and parks can create substantial benefits for public health, property values, and quality of life.

Authored · Jul 2018

Populations at Risk

Populations at Risk quickly and easily generates and downloads reports about populations more likely to experience adverse social, health, or economic outcomes.

Authored · May 2018

Coal Communities Lack Strong Transition Plans

A recent review published in the Resources Policy journal with researchers at Montana State University shows that coal communities lack strong transition plans and largely are unprepared for coming changes.

Authored · May 2018

Full Community Costs of Wildfire

Almost half of the full community costs of wildfire are paid for at the local level, including homeowners, businesses, and government agencies.

The Bridger Mountains with an agricultural field in the foreground, in Gallatin County, Montana.
Authored · Apr 2018

Gallatin County’s Economy, Growth, and Open Space

This report summarizes Gallatin County’s economy, how it has grown, and what is driving its performance. The report also describes how growth threatens open space and the role these lands play in local quality of life.