# Headwaters Economics: Independent Nonpartisan Research

> The local economic implications of Lower Snake River dam removal A new analysis finds that the largest and fastest\-growing economic sectors in Nez Perce

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- [Rural Economy](https://headwaterseconomics.org/economic-development/)
- [Wildfire](https://headwaterseconomics.org/wildfire/)
- [Flooding](https://headwaterseconomics.org/flooding/)
- [Outdoor Recreation](https://headwaterseconomics.org/outdoor-recreation/)
- [Public Lands](https://headwaterseconomics.org/public-lands/)

## Posts
- [The local economic implications of Lower Snake River dam removal](https://headwaterseconomics.org/outdoor-recreation/economic-implications-lower-snake-river-dam-removal/): A new analysis finds that the largest and fastest\-growing economic sectors in Nez Perce and Asotin counties are not strongly connected to the Lower Snake River dams\. Both counties can continue to grow, and may see new economic gains, if the dams are removed\.
- [Tracking Western states’ diverse approaches to wildfire building codes](https://headwaterseconomics.org/natural-hazards/wildfire/tracking-western-states-diverse-approaches-to-wildfire-building-codes/): More states in the West are considering new building codes to protect structures and neighborhoods from wildfire\. We’re tracking the progress\. 
- [Wildfire and insurance options for homeowner coverage](https://headwaterseconomics.org/natural-hazards/wildfire/wildfire-and-insurance-options-homeowner-coverage/): In the face of increasing wildfire disasters several strategies could play a role in reducing damages and stabilizing homeowners insurance markets\.
- [Construction costs for wildfire\-resistant homes](https://headwaterseconomics.org/natural-hazards/wildfire/construction-costs-for-wildfire-resistant-homes/): A new analysis shows that building wildfire\-resistant homes adds less than 3% to construction costs\. 
- [The next generation of wildfire risk models must account for the built environment](https://headwaterseconomics.org/natural-hazards/wildfire/wildfire-risk-models-built-environment/): New research highlights opportunities to improve wildfire risk models that inform planning, building codes, and risk management\.

## Field Notes
- [Headwaters Economics at the 2026 Montana Rural Summit](https://headwaterseconomics.org/fieldnotes/headwaters-economics-at-the-2026-montana-rural-summit/)
- [Measuring outdoor recreation in Vermont](https://headwaterseconomics.org/fieldnotes/measuring-outdoor-recreation-in-vermont/)
- [An updated Rural Capacity Index](https://headwaterseconomics.org/fieldnotes/an-updated-rural-capacity-index/)
- [Thousands of structures are lost to wildfire](https://headwaterseconomics.org/fieldnotes/thousands-of-structures-are-lost-to-wildfire/)
- [Glendive considers $4\.9 million levee bond to reduce flood risk and revive economy](https://headwaterseconomics.org/fieldnotes/glendive-considers-4-9-million-levee-bond-to-reduce-flood-risk-and-revive-economy/)

## Trails Benefits Library
- [Mountain bike tourism economic impacts: A critical analysis of academic and practitioner studies](https://headwaterseconomics.org/trail/mountain-bike-tourism-economic-impacts-a-critical-analysis-of-academic-and-practitioner-studies/)
- [Bears Ears and Outdoor Recreation in San Juan County, Utah](https://headwaterseconomics.org/trail/bears-ears-and-outdoor-recreation-in-san-juan-county-utah/)
- [The Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation in Mesa County](https://headwaterseconomics.org/trail/the-economic-impact-of-outdoor-recreation-in-mesa-county/)
- [Characteristics and Behavior of Tourists Who Visited the George S\. Mickelson Trail During the 2005 Peak Season](https://headwaterseconomics.org/trail/characteristics-and-behavior-of-tourists-who-visited-the-george-s-mickelson-trail-during-the-2005-peak-season/)
- [Financing Recreational Trails Through Donations: Testing Behavioural Theory in Mountain Biking Context](https://headwaterseconomics.org/trail/financing-recreational-trails-through-donations-testing-behavioural-theory-in-mountain-biking-context/)

## Categories
- [Headwaters](https://headwaterseconomics.org/topic/headwaters/)
- [Economic Development](https://headwaterseconomics.org/topic/economic-development/)
- [Natural Hazards](https://headwaterseconomics.org/topic/natural-hazards/)
- [Wildfire](https://headwaterseconomics.org/topic/natural-hazards/wildfire/)
- [Trends \& Performance](https://headwaterseconomics.org/topic/economic-development/trends-performance/)

## Regions
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