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Olympic Peninsula Economy and Potential Impact of Draft Wild Olympics Proposal
Report on the economy of the Olympics Peninsula and impact of the Wild Olympics proposal.
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Preparing Missoula County for a Changing Climate
A report on socioeconomic conditions of Missoula County as part of public process of developing a climate change adaptation plan.
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Carey, Idaho and Economic Recovery
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.
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Northern California, Homes, and Cost of Wildfires
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.
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Missoula County Homes at Risk in Flood and Wildfire Areas
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.
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EPS: Getting the Economics Right
Headwaters Economics has updated the Economic Profile System (EPS) to help decision makers access and analyze large amounts of information about their communities.
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Drilling Rig Activity Nears 20-Year High
A graphical analysis of oil and natural gas drilling in the United States which now has returned to pre-recession levels.
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Fossil Fuel Extraction and Western Economies
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.
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National Monuments: Detailed Reports
Headwaters Economics created a series of reports on the economic performance of western communities near national monuments.
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Federal Land Payments to Counties: Background Analysis, History, and Context
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.
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County Payments, Jobs, and Forest Health
This post summarizes a newsletter discussing the future of county payments, a White Paper to better to understand how possible reforms, and other research items.
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CPAW Communities
The Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire program works with many communities across the U.S.
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Crown of the Continent and Climate Change
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.
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Yellowstone River Atlas
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.
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The Clean Energy Economy in the Rockies: Increasing Jobs, Investments, and Production
This newsletter summary highlights a study that compares how Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming—five states with vast traditional but also significant clean energy resources—are taking advantage of clean energy opportunities to create green jobs.
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Improving Deschutes County’s Competitiveness
The report analyzes the economic and fiscal challenges facing Deschutes County and provides recommendations to improve economic prospects.
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Clean Energy Leadership in the Rockies: Competitive Positioning in the Emerging Green Economy
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.
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Oil Shale: 14 Unanswered Questions
This report summarizes research and policy documents, and provides a brief overview of the status of oil shale development in the U.S. West.
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The Siskiyou Region: Demographic, Economic, and Fiscal Fundamentals
The Siskiyou region is undergoing a significant economic transition. This report examines the region, counties within the region, and industry-level details.
