Kat Dwyer, Author at PERC

Wildfires Are Inevitable. Their Utter Destruction Isn’t.

To truly get a handle on the wildfire crisis, we should focus our energy on regulatory and litigious reform and unshackle the hands of our forest managers.

How to Manage the Forest to Make It Easier to Manage the Fires

Solving the wildfire crisis will certainly not be easy, but we know what we need to do.

PERC Statement on House Passage of Fix Our Forests Act

Proactive forest restoration, supported by bipartisan cooperation and streamlined regulations, is not just necessary—it is imperative.

PERC Launches Paradise Valley Fence Fund to Support Ranchers and Wildlife

New private fund helps expand wildlife-friendly fencing and conservation practices outside Yellowstone National Park

The L.A. Wildfires Should Be a Wake-up Call

While climate shifts may deepen the risks of wildfire, the primary drivers are policy-related.

PERC Statement on Grizzly Bear Listing Decision

Today’s decision penalizes conservation by holding the expansion of these populations against their delisting.

PERC Reports Winter 2024

This special issue of PERC Reports explores creative ideas to address the conservation challenges of the Pacific Northwest.

A Coastal Comeback

It’s been more than a century since sea otters called the coasts of Oregon and Northern California home. Can they be brought back to the region without alienating fishermen?