Technology-facilitated bargaining can enhance the provision of access across private lands
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California Should Turn to Markets to Solve its Water Woes
Improved water markets, rather than political dictates, will reduce conflict while also freeing up water.
Will WOTUS Reform End Wetland Banking?
Wetland banking is a market-friendly way to conserve wetlands and reward landowners who provide public benefits.
Environmental Regulation Makes the Tabloids
The Fixer Upper story highlights the relative obscurity of environmental regulations, even among people who are otherwise sophisticated.
My Kingdom for a Razorback Sucker
Instead of using endangered species as a tool to regulate land uses, what if we pay people to conserve them?
Is the Era of Overfishing Coming to a Close in the U.S.?
How catch shares are helping to restore fish populations.
Protecting Our Pathways to the Great Outdoors
Recreationists should embrace the attitude that as public land owners we should also be public land stewards.
Reducing Carbon Emissions While Improving Soil Health
Paying California farmers to suck up the state’s excess carbon dioxide.
Environmental Crusaders or Ambulance Chasers?
The Department of Justice takes on environmental litigation abuse.
Markets for Conservation
By assigning a price to environmental values, we can help protect land from eminent domain.