As Yellowstone National Park commemorates its 150th anniversary this week it’s worth remembering what it took to establish this icon of conservation.
Author Archives: Kat Dwyer
It’s Time to Get Proactive About Forest Management
The focus on active restoration instead of strict preservation will go a long way to confront the wildfire crisis, but only if red tape and regulatory challenges don’t interfere.
Empowering Tribes Can Help Address the Drought Plaguing the West
Tribal nations deserve to manage their water rights as they so choose.
Bipartisan Bill Would Remove Obstacles to Abandoned Mine Cleanups
It’s time to finally free Good Samaritans to start tackling the abandoned mine problem in Colorado and across the country.
Addressing Institutional Barriers to Native American Water Marketing
Policy reforms can give tribes full value of their water rights
How Serious Are We, Really, About Protecting The Yellowstone Ecosystem?
If the answer is saving America’s greatest wildlife region, then a more valiant and courageous effort aimed at conserving private lands needs to begin right now.
Statement for the Record on the Great American Outdoors Act
Two years after the passage of GAOA, Congress is right to review the implementation of the program and the benefits to our public lands.
“Yellowstone” IRL
A podcast on the special “Yellowstone” edition of PERC Reports
“Yellowstone” and the Real Issues that Face the West
A podcast on the real-life challenges facing Montana ranchers and residents.
Let Utahns Decide How to Use Their Water
As demands on water resources shift, water rights owners deserve the ability to respond to conservation needs without fear of losing their water forever.