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How Outdoor Recreation Supports Rural Economic Development

February 2019

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Investing in outdoor recreation is one of several strategies that can help rural communities thrive in a changing economy.

Newsletter: December 2018

December 2018

Our latest research, Newsletter: December 2018, contains research on building wildfire-resistant homes, a trails toolkit, helping communities reduce wildfire risk through land use planning, and Montana’s outdoor recreation economy. Subscribe to our newsletter.

Montana’s Outdoor Recreation Economy

October 2018

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A new report highlights the role of Montana’s outdoor recreation economy in spending, jobs, and economic diversification.

Newsletter: May 2018

May 2018

Our latest research on the full local cost of wildfires, National Monuments redesignated as National Parks, transition plans for coal communities, Gallatin County’s economy and open space, and measuring the economic impact of proposed trails.

Economic Challenges and Opportunities in Taos County

January 2018

The economic challenges and opportunities in Taos County stem from being both a bustling mountain resort town, and a rural community facing long-term socioeconomic challenges.

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