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West Is Best Reports: News Release

November 2012

Map with public lands: Western States

News release for report that shows how the western United States is outperforming the rest of the country and the role protected federal lands in providing western states a competitive economic advantage.

West Is Best: Protected Lands Promote Washington Jobs and Higher Incomes

November 2012

Map of state outline: Washington

This fact sheet summarizes Washington’s recent economic growth and the role of protected public lands in supporting faster job creation and higher per-capita income.

West Is Best: Protected Lands Promote New Mexico Jobs and Higher Incomes

November 2012

Map of state outline: New Mexico

This New Mexico fact sheet summarizes the state’s recent economic growth and the role protected public lands play in supporting faster job creation and higher per-capita income.

West Is Best: Protected Lands Promote Nevada Jobs and Higher Incomes

November 2012

Map of state outline: Nevada

During the past decade Nevada and the West outperformed the nation, and the competitive advantage offered by its protected lands supported job growth and higher per-capita incomes.

West Is Best: Protected Lands Promote Montana Jobs and Higher Incomes

November 2012

Map of state outline: Montana

Montana’s recent economic growth and the role of protected public lands in supporting employment creation and higher per-capita income are explored in this report.

West Is Best: Protected Lands Promote Idaho Jobs and Higher Incomes

November 2012

Map of state outline: Idaho

Helped by its high quality of life and protected public lands, Idaho’s economy and population grew rapidly in the past decade. The majority of growth coming from health care and administrative services.

West Is Best: Protected Lands Promote Colorado Jobs and Higher Incomes

November 2012

Map of state outline: Colorado

Colorado’s rate of population, employment, and real personal income growth has outpaced the nation and this fact sheet looks at the role of protected public lands in supporting jobs and higher incomes.

West Is Best: Protected Lands Promote California Jobs and Higher Incomes

November 2012

Map of state outline: California

This California report is part of a series that analyzes how and why the West is outperforming the nation, and the competitive advantage offered by its protected lands.

West Is Best: Protected Lands Promote Arizona Jobs and Higher Incomes

November 2012

Map of state outline: Arizona

This fact sheet summarizes Arizona’s recent economic growth and the role of protected public lands in supporting faster job creation and higher per-capita income.

West Is Best: Protected Lands Promote Oregon Jobs and Higher Incomes

November 2012

Map of state outline: Oregon

The great majority of Oregon’s net new jobs are from services industries, many of them high-paying. This report looks at the state’s economy and the role of protected public lands.

West Is Best: Protected Lands Promote Wyoming Jobs and Higher Incomes

November 2012

Map of state outline: Wyoming

Wyoming is an economic leader and protected public lands help the state grow and diversify its economy.

West Is Best: Protected Lands Promote Utah Jobs and Higher Incomes

November 2012

Map of state outline: Utah

Utah has been a national leader in economic growth during the past decade. This report looks at the state’s economy and the role of protected public lands.

Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front

September 2012

riding horses on the rocky mountain front

This report analyzes the Front’s land, people, and economy, how the region has changed in important ways during the past several decades, and the potential impact of the proposed Rocky Mountain Heritage Act on the Front.

Western Counties and the Recession

September 2012

This study provides a number of lessons as the West slowly recovers from the recent recession about why some local economies performed better than others.

The Proposed SunZia Transmission Line: A Guide for Decision Makers

June 2012

power line and wires

This report analyzes the proposed SunZia transmission line, finding that the project, as currently configured, depends on its ability to export renewable energy from New Mexico to markets in Arizona and California.

Report: New Mexico’s Oil and Natural Gas Industry

June 2012

drilling rig in New Mexico

This graphical analysis reviews the status of New Mexico’s oil and gas industry including production, drilling activity, and its role in the state’s economy.

Green Jobs Metrics

June 2012

solar power installation

This research summary offers an overview of efforts to quantify the national green economy in terms of job creation from several perspectives.

Report: Colorado’s Oil and Natural Gas Industry

June 2012

drilling rig

This graphical analysis reviews the status of Colorado’s oil and gas industry including production, drilling activity, tax policy, its role in Colorado’s economy.

Unconventional Oil and North Dakota Communities: State Fiscal Policy Unprepared for Impacts of Energy Development

April 2012

drilling rig

This report analyzes the growing infrastructure and services needs of the Bakken boom and meeting the demands of unconventional energy development.

Colorado’s Economy and the Role of Federal Protected Lands

April 2012

scenic view of wild basin thunder lake

This report summarizes Colorado’s economy and the role of federal protected lands, including how the state has performed, and Colorado’s ability to attract people, investment, and businesses.

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