A podcast on the Great American Outdoors Act and our national parks’ deferred maintenance backlog.
Author Archives: Kat Dwyer
Look to Property Rights to Solve Federal Land Conflicts
SCOTUS makes decision in United States Forest Service v. Cowpasture River Preservation Association and sets an important precedent for the management of federal lands.
Federal Regulations Fall Short in Cleaning Up Abandoned Mines
A podcast on abandoned mines across the West and a market approach to address cleanup.
To Recover Endangered Wolves, We Must Address the Impact on Communities and Landowners
Recent progress suggests that cooperation is likely to win out over conflict, to the long term benefit of both people and wolves.
Wildlife Trade and a World Health Crisis
Raising our defenses against the next pandemic requires we resist the urge to “do something” and instead adopt policies and programs that do the right things.
Restrictions on Trophy Hunting Imports Will Hamper Wildlife Conservation
PERC Research Fellow testified before California Senate Committee at hearing on wildlife trade and the Covid-19 pandemic.
PERC Research Fellow Testifies Before California Senate Committee at Hearing on Wildlife Trade and the Covid-19 Pandemic
Catherine Semcer testifies before the California Senate on the role of hunting in conserving wildlife habitat in Africa.
If Congress’s Big Energy-Funded Conservation Bill Passes, Will Plunging Oil Prices Undermine Public Lands Maintenance?
Low oil prices may hamstring the legislation’s ability to restore our public lands.
Adoption is a Way Forward for Wild Horses
Continuing incentive payments will benefit wild horses, public rangelands, and taxpayers—a first step toward reining in the problem.
The Most Famous Butterfly Underlines the Importance of Incentives for Endangered Species
The sooner government policy can make rare species an asset rather than a liability for private citizens, the better the prospects will be for the butterfly and other imperiled species.