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  • We have a long-standing commitment to rebuilding after disaster. But why? Listen to Ryan, Doug, and Kris dive into why we rebuild after disasters.

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  • This video of Patty’s presentation at the “Rebuilding with Resilience in L.A.” conference details how rebuilding homes to be wildfire resistant can save billions in the long run. The stage is at SnapChat’s headquarters in Los Angeles.

    2 weeks ago
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  • The latest Resources Radio podcast features Megan Lawson discussing how outdoor recreation has become a vital driver of many local economies, but sometimes also presents challenges for housing affordability, infrastructure, wildfire risk, and more. Learn how communities can balance the amenity trap.

    4 weeks ago
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  • Frames at the Resilient Energy Economies Conference

    Kris’ presentation at the Resilient Energy Economies conference last week focused on how federal mineral royalties flow from public lands to state and local governments. Deep discussions on managing energy revenues with attendees from tribes, local governments, and others were lightened up with a few frames at the bowling alley.

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  • Are urban conflagrations wildfire? Ryan and Doug are back to discuss this issue in episode two of the Burning Questions podcast.

    2 months ago
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  • Attendees of the 2025 Regional Tribal Emergency Management Summit

    Attending the Regional Tribal Emergency Management Summit

    Patty, Ryan and Brent are back from the Regional Tribal Emergency Management Summit held in Rapid City, SD. The event was twice as large as last year, with 14 tribes represented, emergency managers, and members of tribal councils gathered to work on solutions for flooding, wildfire, weatherizing homes, and more.

    2 months ago
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  • Flood mitigation in Glendive, MT

    45 people turned out earlier this month in Glendive, MT (a FloodWise community) to get an update on flood mitigation progress. Local officials and the Army Corp of Engineers fielded lots of thoughtful questions for a project that most think is long overdue. The raised and extended levee will decrease flood risk for 200+ homes, and improve community well-being with a proposed 2.5 mile trail.

    2 months ago
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  • In Seattle at The Peak of Data and AI 2025 conference

    Last week Tara and Scott presented at the Peak of Data and AI conference in Seattle. They covered how Headwaters uses data tools to build assets for communities like wildfirerisk.org, Neighborhoods-at-Risk, and the Rural Capacity Index. A great chance for feedback and to learn what trends are coming up!

    3 months ago
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  • Welcome to Field Notes

    Welcome to Field Notes, a mini-blog about how the work at Headwaters Economics comes together. Keep an eye on this feed to learn what trends we are watching, insights on our latest projects, and what the day-to-day is like in the office. More to come!

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  • NEW PODCAST! Ryan Handy and Doug Green discuss wildfire risk maps in the first episode of Burning Questions, a Headwaters Economics podcast about wildfire and the built environment.

    3 months ago
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