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President Trump Issues Executive Order Codifying PERC’s Proposal to Increase International Visitor Fees for National Parks
PERC estimates a new fee structure could generate up to $1.2 billion for the National Park System, address costly maintenance backlogs
Conservation Groups Launch Suit Against Fish and Wildlife Service for Impairing Species Recovery and Ignoring Science
Two conservation groups are launching a suit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) over the “blanket rule” that disregards science and hinders habitat restoration efforts under the Endangered Species Act.
New International Visitor Surcharge to Enhance National Parks
An idea PERC has long championed is becoming a reality.
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