Research Update

Federal Coal Royalty Reform: More Revenue and Increased Transparency
Proposed reforms would have substantial revenue benefits for federal and state governments, limited impact on coal production or prices, and increase transparency.

Reducing Wildfire Risks Through Better Planning
New paper describes wildfire trends and how development drives costs; and outlines innovative ideas to reduce future risks by altering the pattern of future home building on fire-prone lands.

Trail User Surveys Help Community Decision-Making
Surveys of trail and pathways users, such as this one in Teton County, WY, help community leaders, elected officials, and others better understand trail use and benefits.

Keys to Bonner County, Idaho’s Resilient Economy
New report on Bonner County, ID shows how the community, despite distance from large markets, is using strengths like quality of life and the existing breadth of employers to ensure ongoing economic success.