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New Report Examines How an International Surcharge Can Help Steward Our National Parks
An international surcharge could raise an estimated $330 million, nearly doubling recreation fee revenue for the park system.
PERC Launches “Elk Rent” Payment for Presence Conservation Program
The partnership harnesses the power of artificial intelligence and a unique payment model
New Report Outlines 10 Solutions for Improving the Endangered Species Act for its 50th Anniversary
Ahead of the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act this December, a new report from PERC, explores creative ideas to improve the landmark law’s conservation outcomes.
PERC Expands Leadership Team to Advance Creative Conservation
The new leaders will help PERC realize its five-year vision to conserve land, water, and wildlife through incentives, property rights, and partnerships.
PERC Film Elk in Paradise Wins Prestigious Award
PERC’s short film Elk in Paradise: Rancher, Ecologist, Hunter has won the Atlas Network’s Lights, Camera, Liberty Film Festival Award!
Elk Occupancy Agreement Pioneers Private Conservation of Elk Habitat
PERC and GYC have partnered to implement the first elk occupancy agreement in the northern Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Moves to Rescind Rule Defining “Habitat”
The proposed repeals are likely to exacerbate conflict and alienate private landowners on whom species recovery depends.
Transferable Hunting Permit Programs Can Be a Vital Tool for Conservation
PERC’s latest policy brief reviews several different state transferable hunting tag programs and identifies how best to craft a program that promotes wildlife habitat conservation.
PERC Research in Science Magazine: “Allow ‘nonuse rights’ to conserve natural resources”
By allowing for non-use rights, environmentalists can express their values in the marketplace, rather than relying on political, legal, or administrative processes.
PERC Senior Fellow Appointed to EPA Science Advisory Board
PERC congratulates PERC Senior Fellow Sheila Olmstead on being appointed as a charter member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board.
Jonathan Wood Joins PERC as Vice President of Law and Policy
PERC announces Jonathan Wood as vice president of law and policy.
PERC’s Work Recognized by the Atlas Network
PERC named as a finalist for the Templeton Freedom Award for our work on endangered species recovery and wildlife conservation