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Economic Development

New Mexico’s Economy and the Role of Federal Protected Lands

March 2012

Florida Mountains in New Mexico

An analysis of New Mexico’s economy and how federal protected lands impact economic performance.

Reports Show Economic Potential of a New Maine National Park

February 2012

Headwaters Economics completed two reports on the economic costs and benefits of a possible new National Park and Recreation Area for Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties, Maine.

Clean Energy Transmission

February 2012

Headwaters Economics analyzed transmission infrastructure issues from the perspective of regional economic development, and other topics most relevant to local and state decision makers.

County Level Drilling Activity, 2001-2011

February 2012

Image of rig count interactive

This report focuses on county-level details of drilling rig activity for the period 2001 to 2011 in the six Rocky Mountain oil and gas states of Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Economists Urge President Obama to Protect Federal Public Lands

November 2011

More than 100 economists and academics urged President Obama to create and invest in new federal protected lands such as national parks, wilderness, and monuments.

Olympic Peninsula Economy and Potential Impact of Draft Wild Olympics Proposal

November 2011

Report on the economy of the Olympics Peninsula and impact of the Wild Olympics proposal.

Carey, Idaho and Economic Recovery

September 2011

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.

Missoula County Homes at Risk in Flood and Wildfire Areas

August 2011

Map showing growth of homes in the Wildland Urban Interface

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.

Drilling Rig Activity Nears 20-Year High

June 2011

A graphical analysis of oil and natural gas drilling in the United States which now has returned to pre-recession levels.

Fossil Fuel Extraction and Western Economies

April 2011

Rig Worker in Western Colorado

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.

Crown of the Continent and Climate Change

November 2010

Map showing Montana portion of Crown of the Continent

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.

Yellowstone River Atlas

September 2010

Aerial of Yellowstone River

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.

Improving Deschutes County’s Competitiveness

July 2010

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

Clean Energy Leadership in the Rockies: Competitive Positioning in the Emerging Green Economy

June 2010

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.

Oil Shale: 14 Unanswered Questions

April 2010

This report summarizes research and policy documents, and provides a brief overview of the status of oil shale development in the U.S. West.

The Siskiyou Region: Demographic, Economic, and Fiscal Fundamentals

January 2010

Map of Siskiyou Land Ownership

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

Development Timeline: Oil Shale Activities in Colorado and Utah

January 2010

While a handful of companies reported being active in the field-testing of new technologies in 2009, only one company had announced plans to upscale to a prototype (semi-works scale) facility.

Energy Development and the Changing Economy of the West-report summary

December 2009

This study examines how the West has changed, the rising importance of environmental amenities, and the relative role of energy development in the economy of western states.

Energy Revenue in the Intermountain West

November 2009

This report examines the extent of energy reserves in the U.S. and on western public lands, and their scale in light of domestic production and consumption trends.

U.S. Energy Needs and the Role of Western Public Lands

November 2009

This report discusses the supply-side orientation of U.S. energy policy, and reviews existing data that describe available reserves, pricing structures, and patterns of consumption and demand.

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