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Report on the economy of the Olympics Peninsula and impact of the Wild Olympics proposal. Read more
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A report on socioeconomic conditions of Missoula County as part of public process of developing a climate change adaptation plan. Read more
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A report on public lands ranching in southern Utah. Read more
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This report summarizes interviews with local government and business leaders on obstacles to and opportunities for local economic recovery in Carey, Idaho from the last recession. Read more
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This Headwaters Economics study analyzes the impact of housing and climate on the costs of fighting forest fires in the twelve national forests of the Sierra Nevada. Read more
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These two slideshows and related information use Missoula County and Western Montana to show how many homes have been built in flood and wildfire hazard areas, which are vulnerable to larger and more frequent floods and fires. Read more
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A graphical analysis of oil and natural gas drilling in the United States which now has returned to pre-recession levels. Read more
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This study analyzes the fossil fuel economy in five Rocky Mountain states—CO, MT, NM, UT, and WY—and how states and communities can maximize benefits and minimize the costs of energy development. Read more
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Headwaters Economics created a series of reports on the economic performance of western communities near national monuments. Read more
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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. Read more
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The Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire program works with many communities across the U.S. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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The report analyzes the economic and fiscal challenges facing Deschutes County and provides recommendations to improve economic prospects. Read more
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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. Read more
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This report summarizes research and policy documents, and provides a brief overview of the status of oil shale development in the U.S. West. Read more
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The Siskiyou region is undergoing a significant economic transition. This report examines the region, counties within the region, and industry-level details. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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 more
