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Local Studies

  • Improving Deschutes County’s Competitiveness

    Improving Deschutes County’s Competitiveness

    Ben Alexander

    The report analyzes the economic and fiscal challenges facing Deschutes County and provides recommendations to improve economic prospects. Read more

  • The Siskiyou Region: Demographic, Economic, and Fiscal Fundamentals

    The Siskiyou Region: Demographic, Economic, and Fiscal Fundamentals

    Ben Alexander

    The Siskiyou region is undergoing a significant economic transition. This report examines the region, counties within the region, and industry-level details. Read more

  • Clearwater Basin Collaborative

    Clearwater Basin Collaborative

    Ben Alexander

    The Clearwater Basin Collaborative is a diverse group of regional interests working together to craft a plan for the protection, use, and management of National Forest land within the Clearwater Basin in Idaho. Read more

  • Sitka, Alaska Workshop

    Sitka, Alaska Workshop

    Ben Alexander

    Headwaters Economics facilitated a day-long workshop on how to apply the Forest Service’s new Integrated Resource Management approach on the Sitka Ranger District. Read more

  • Ranchland Ownership in Okanogan County, WA

    Ranchland Ownership in Okanogan County, WA

    Julia Haggerty

    This report on land ownership and the ranching economy in the Okanogan Valley and Eastern Okanogan County focuses on fragmentation and turnover in large, agricultural properties and the effects of these trends. Read more

  • Sequoia National Forest Workshops

    Sequoia National Forest Workshops

    Ben Alexander

    Headwaters Economics held a public workshop for the Sequoia National Forest and the public. Read more

  • The Changing Economy of Southeast Alaska

    The Changing Economy of Southeast Alaska

    Ben Alexander

    Headwaters Economics is working with the Tongass Futures Roundtable to better understand Southeast Alaska’s economy. Read more

  • High Divide GIS Data

    High Divide GIS Data

    Patricia Hernandez

    Headwaters Economics developed historical and forecasted housing data for the High Divide based on county tax assessor records. Download GIS data showing 2013 home counts per Public Land Survey Section. Read more

  • The Economy of the Gila Region

    The Economy of the Gila Region

    Ray Rasker, Ph.D.

    This report explores the question of whether and how rural, isolated communities can benefit from being gateways to large expanses of public lands. Read more

  • The Potential Economic Impacts of the Badlands Wilderness in Central Oregon

    The Potential Economic Impacts of the Badlands Wilderness in Central Oregon

    Ben Alexander

    This report explores whether and how designation of the Badlands as Wilderness would benefit the communities and economy of Central Oregon, including Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. Read more

  • The Union Pacific Railroad Line, Timber and Southwest Montana

    The Union Pacific Railroad Line, Timber and Southwest Montana

    Ben Alexander

    This report examines the importance of southwest Montana timber to the Union Pacific Railroad line, and the significance of the railroad as a mode of transportation for timber-related manufacturers. Read more

  • Timber, Restoration Forestry and Wilderness in Northeast Washington

    Timber, Restoration Forestry and Wilderness in Northeast Washington

    Ben Alexander

    This study reviews the possible impacts of the Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition’s “Blueprint” proposal for managing National Forest lands in the region. Read more

  • Santa Fe National Forest Workshop

    Santa Fe National Forest Workshop

    Ben Alexander

    The workshop involved the public in developing a new Forest Plan in light of the socioeconomic situation of the area and how it has changed since the last Forest Plan was adopted. Read more

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