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Newsletter: September 2019

September 2019

Denver plans for equitable public transit using interactive tool

Developed by Headwaters Economics, an equity analysis tool is being used by the Denver metro transit agency to provide information about where bus rapid transit corridors are likely to enhance mobility and equity for a wide range of people.

Montana’s outdoor funding is insufficient

Despite its strong outdoor heritage, Montana is one of just 14 states without statewide funding programs for conservation or recreation.

Tool helps USFWS engage communities

A new online tool helps the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service improve community engagement by understanding socioeconomic conditions in nearby areas.

Fiscal policy solutions for coal dependency

How do communities replace tax and royalty revenue that’s lost when coal mines and power plants retire? Smart fiscal policies can help reduce the sting.

Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire

CPAW applications accepted until Oct. 18

Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire (CPAW) works with communities to reduce wildfire risk through improved land use planning. Selected communities receive free consulting and training.

West Wide Atlas Map and Charts

Data Updates

We recently updated data in three of our most popular tools:

  • West-Wide Economic Atlas
  • EPS Agriculture report
  • National Park Economic Impacts
Published on September 24, 2019Posted under HeadwatersTags: 2019, coal fiscal policies, coal transition, Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire, equity, montana, newsletter, outdoor recreation, september, socioeconomic, transit, transit analysis, USFWS

Kelly Pohl

  kelly@headwaterseconomics.org       406.599.7841

Kelly is Associate Director at Headwaters Economics and helps coordinate the team’s operations and communications and provides research support. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from Montana State University and a Master’s degree in Geography from Portland State University.

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