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  • Redesignating Bandelier National Monument as a National Park

    Redesignating Bandelier National Monument as a National Park

    Ray Rasker, Ph.D.

    Study on the economic impacts of redesignating Bandelier National Monument as a National Park with case studies of other Monuments converted to National Parks. Read more

  • Bureau of Land Management Socioeconomic Profiles

    Bureau of Land Management Socioeconomic Profiles

    Patricia Hernandez

    Download socioeconomic reports for states and counties near Bureau of Land Management units. Read more

  • Impact of National Monuments Redesignated National Parks

    Impact of National Monuments Redesignated National Parks

    Ray Rasker, Ph.D.

    Investigating the economic effects of National Monuments redesignated National Parks, and the potential impact of converting the White Sands National Monument to a National Park. Read more

  • Economic Development Opportunities in Wheeler County, Oregon

    Economic Development Opportunities in Wheeler County, Oregon

    Ben Alexander

    Like many rural counties in the West, Wheeler County faces economic difficulties. It also has untapped resources and opportunities, which suggest the possibility of a brighter economic future. Read more

  • The Economic Value of Public Lands in Grand County, Utah

    The Economic Value of Public Lands in Grand County, Utah

    Chris Mehl

    This updated report analyzes the economic value of public lands in Grand County, Utah and the important role that these lands play for local businesses and the well-being of the region’s economy. Read more

  • The Tongass Transition Framework: A New Path Forward?

    The Tongass Transition Framework: A New Path Forward?

    Ben Alexander

    This report examines whether the Tongass Transition Framework, which proposed a “new path forward,” is working to enhance economic opportunities in southeast Alaska while conserving the National Forest. Read more

  • The Economic Impacts of Restoration in Central Idaho

    The Economic Impacts of Restoration in Central Idaho

    Ben Alexander

    This report provides a way to calculate the economic impacts of natural resource restoration activities to nearby communities that should be helpful to local officials, agency staff, and policy analysts. Read more

  • Owyhee Canyonlands Hold Economic Potential

    Owyhee Canyonlands Hold Economic Potential

    Ben Alexander

    This report provides an initial analysis of the potential economic impact of protecting the Owyhee Canyonlands area in Malheur County, Oregon. Read more

  • Restoring the Clark Fork River

    Restoring the Clark Fork River

    Patricia Hernandez

    Headwaters Economics worked with the Clark Fork Coalition, U.S. Forest Service, and others to create an interactive tool that describes many of the stories behind the ongoing recovery of the Clark Fork River. Read more

  • Carey, Idaho and Economic Recovery

    Carey, Idaho and Economic Recovery

    Ben Alexander

    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. Read more

  • 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 Economic Benefits of Southern New Mexico’s Natural Assets

    The Economic Benefits of Southern New Mexico’s Natural Assets

    Chris Mehl

    This report examines how investments in conservation and restoration provide both an immediate return through employment and revenue and help promote long-term economic growth that extends far beyond tourism. Read more

  • Fiscal Impact of the Montana Legacy Project

    Fiscal Impact of the Montana Legacy Project

    Mark Haggerty

    These studies review the fiscal impact on Mineral and Lake counties of the Montana Legacy Project. 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

  • 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

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