Removing barriers to forest restoration will help eliminate the risk of destruction and benefit the endangered species that live in those ecosystems.
Author Archives: Kat Dwyer
PERC Defends Voluntary, Collaborative Solutions to Access Conflicts
An amicus brief submitted to the Ninth Circuit regarding Friends of the Crazy Mountains v. Erickson.
Controlled Burns Can Prevent Smoky Skies. Why Won’t the Federal Government Approve Them?
As long as government policies continue to fan the flames of extreme wildfires, we’ll suffer the consequences.
The Policies Driving Water Scarcity in the West
A podcast that explores the drivers of water scarcity and offers an optimistic take on our ability to address the challenges they pose.
A New Tool to Help Share the Cost of Living With Wildlife
The costs of sustaining crucial habitat for migrating elk have fallen entirely on the shoulders of ranchers. Until now.
Why Our Forests Need a Trim
Congress should quickly pass a Cottonwood fix so that we can fix America’s forests.
Clean Air Act Regulations Make it Harder to Conduct Forest Restoration
A public comment submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency on its proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter.
Colorado Should Help Ranchers Minimize Conflicts Between Wolves and Livestock
A public comment submitted to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission regarding its draft wolf restoration and management plan.
Biden’s National Nature Assessment Should Embrace Landowners
A public comment offering input on the development of the National Nature Assessment.
Time’s Up on the Cottonwood Fix
Cottonwood erects unnecessary red tape and encourages special-interest litigation that hinders the Forest Service’s goals of reducing wildfire risk and restoring forest ecosystems.