Research
Reports
Does Environmental Review Worsen the Wildfire Crisis?
How environmental analysis delays fuel treatment projects
Addressing Institutional Barriers to Native American Water Marketing
Policy reforms can give tribes full value of their water rights
Transferable Landowner Hunting Permits in Montana
A Roadmap for the State
Conserving Wildlife Habitat with Landowner Hunting Permits
Lessons from western states to enhance voluntary conservation on private lands.
Fix America’s Forests: Reforms to Restore National Forests and Tackle the Wildfire Crisis
This report recommends actionable reforms that can help the Forest Service work better with states, tribes, and private partners to fix America’s forests.
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.
Fixing National Park Maintenance For the Long Haul
Addressing overdue maintenance is vital, but the root of the problem is a lack of attention to routine maintenance.
San Francisco Should Pay Yosemite the Dam Rent
The century-old agreement between the city and the national park over the use of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir demands an update.