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Healthy Public and Private Lands
Wetlands Restoration at O’Dell Creek
Rancher and enviropreneur Jeff Lazslo forged partnerships with public and private funders to restore a huge wetland that now flourishes with fish, wildlife, and plants.
Pop-up Wetlands for Migratory Birds
A conservation program pays farmers to create habitat on demand.
Paying to Play in the Great Outdoors
Hunters and anglers help fund public land conservation. Should others pitch in?
The 21st Century Wharf
A “right to reef out” could encourage private investments in coastal restoration.
The War on Wildlife Trade
Is the prohibitionist approach really helping?
National park entrance fees deserve a hike
A former backcountry ranger, PERC research fellow Shawn Regan weighs in on the national parks’ proposed entrance fee hikes. Fee revenues help parks address critical needs without relying on Congress for appropriations.
New Issue of PERC Reports
This special issue of PERC Reports is dedicated to PERC’s Lone Mountain Fellows. In our cover story, Michael ‘t Sas-Rolfes explores the war on wildlife trade and offers insights from his recent research at PERC.
Perverse Effects of the Endangered Species Act
How well does enforcement of the Endangered Species Act preserve wildlife habitat? On the John Batchelor show, Terry Anderson talks about how the ESA has affected spotted owls, bald eagles, silver grayling, and wolves.
Endangering the Endangered
While the Endangered Species Act has led to habitat destruction, private solutions give us reason to be hopeful. In South Africa’s Wildlife Ranching magazine, Terry Anderson explains how Texan ranchers brought the scimitar-horned oryx back from the brink of extinction.