PERC is excited to announce Lawrence Reed Watson as our new executive director.
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Bringing Bison Back to the Badlands
The Park Service wants another large buffalo herd in the Great Plains, which would advance the Department of the Interior’s Bison Conservation Initiative. In what may be a huge opportunity for the Oglala Sioux, a Tribal National Park is emerging in South Dakota—the first of its kind.
Can Congress Learn to Fish?
Many environmental problems are exaggerated. The threats facing marine fisheries, however, are quite real. There is a growing consensus among fishery experts that greater reliance on private-property rights can prevent overfishing and ensure sustainability.
Unlocking the Wealth of Indian Nations: Overcoming Obstacles to Tribal Energy Development
PERC’s new Policy Perspective explains how the government keeps tribes from developing their natural resources.
A Call For Water Markets
February 12, 2014 — Reed Watson on The Jason lewis Show discusses the need for water markets to solve California’s acute water scarcity.
The government is spending millions to get you to stop eating cheap catfish
The Farm Bill will make it more difficult for Asian catfish to enter the U.S. market. But critics say it’s a trade barrier in disguise.
Local control is better management for federal lands
Citizens in the West have little say on how most of their land is managed. Some western states are beginning to fight for custody.
Bringing local knowledge to federal lands
In the West, nearly half the land is owned and controlled by the federal government, compared with only 4 percent in the East. Holly Fretwell explains why that difference affects the ability of western states to determine their own destiny.
Water from the Desert
Reed Watson discusses new opportunities for California water markets on the John Batchelor Show.
Endangered Species Act
On The John Batchelor Show, Laura Huggins discusses the need to retire the Endangered Species Act for an economic incentive.