SB178 allows water rights holders to lease their rights temporarily to new beneficial uses, including instream flows.
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PERC Reports Magazine Survey
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Active Stewardship, Not Passive Preservation
PERC’s public comment on the proposed recission of the Roadless Rule.
American Buffalo Roam Again Thanks to Privatization
We can honor the legacy of our national mammal by supporting the ranchers and markets bringing it back.
Trump wants more roads in the forests. Here’s the catch.
The current rule is rigid but has served a critical purpose.
Improving Species Recovery Act, Explained
The bill would connect measurable recovery progress to regulatory flexibility
From Species Recovery to the Next Era of Conservation: A September of Big Ideas at PERC
Taken together, these gatherings illustrate the breadth of PERC’s work.
New Report Outlines Market-Based Reforms for Montana’s Water Future
As drought, growth, and competing demands strain Montana’s water supplies, PERC offers practical reforms to strengthen water rights, expand voluntary water trading, and modernize water management
Modernizing Montana Water Policy
A practical reform agenda for unlocking Montana’s water markets
The Roadless Rule and Wildfire Management
More targeted policy could better balance costs and benefits across different landscapes