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Redesignating Bandelier National Monument as a National Park

March 2019

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

Bureau of Land Management Socioeconomic Profiles

November 2018

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

Impact of National Monuments Redesignated National Parks

May 2018

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.

Economic Development Opportunities in Wheeler County, Oregon

April 2015

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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.

The Economic Value of Public Lands in Grand County, Utah

March 2015

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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.

The Tongass Transition Framework: A New Path Forward?

December 2014

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.

The Economic Impacts of Restoration in Central Idaho

April 2014

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.

Owyhee Canyonlands Hold Economic Potential

December 2013

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

Restoring the Clark Fork River

December 2012

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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.

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.

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.

The Economic Benefits of Southern New Mexico’s Natural Assets

June 2009

NM Natural Assets

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.

Fiscal Impact of the Montana Legacy Project

January 2009

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

The Economy of the Gila Region

July 2008

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

Timber, Restoration Forestry and Wilderness in Northeast Washington

June 2007

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

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