The city of San Francisco has benefited enormously from an outdated lease with Yosemite National Park over the use of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. It’s time to update the dam agreement.
Author Archives: Kat Dwyer
PERC Reports: Winter 2020
This issue of PERC Reports explores the challenges and opportunities of adapting to the ever-changing West.
Markets Are Agnostic
And could be an answer for a new West and a new administration.
Snapshots
Examples of free market environmentalism in action.
Stranded
The economics of inaccessible public lands in the West.
Property Rights, Not Politics
Conservation pursued through markets and property rights is protected from shifting political winds.
Critical Habitat’s Unique ‘Private Land Problem’
Critical habitat designations that penalize private citizens for essential features found on their land discourage them from maintaining or restoring habitat, benefiting neither property owners nor rare species.
The Secret to Conserving Our Crown Jewels? Maintenance
If the Biden administration is serious about conserving our national parks, it must prioritize routine maintenance.
A Better Way to Fund Conservation and Recreation
Federal oil and gas revenues have generated funding for the great outdoors for decades, but the model warrants reconsideration.
Enhancing the Public Lands Recreation Fee System
Visitors are already helping public lands flourish by contributing revenues that support recreation. Reforms could improve management and benefit visitors even more.