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New Report: Texas Water Policy Can Promote Conservation and Limit Waste
Voluntary water markets offer a path to protect farms, cities, and rivers without mandates
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.
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
PERC Named One of Six Finalists for the Prestigious Templeton Freedom Award
PERC’s “Recovering Endangered Species” initiative recognized by the Atlas Network.
Restoring What’s Great About the Great American Outdoors
PERC’s response to the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act.
PERC Research Fellow Testifies on Wildlife Conservation and Zoonotic Disease Risks
Catherine Semcer testifies before the U.S. Senate on the importance of habitat conservation in preventing disease transmission from wildlife to humans.
PERC Research Fellow Testifies Before California Senate Committee at Hearing on Wildlife Trade and the Covid-19 Pandemic
Catherine Semcer testifies before the California Senate on the role of hunting in conserving wildlife habitat in Africa.