Thank a Hunter
Hannah Downey, Kaleigh Cunningham September 24, 2020It’s incredibly important that we actively support hunting and angling not only because they’re a part of Montana’s identity, but because our wild places need the resources.
Popular Press
PERC fellows and staff regularly write op-eds and features for the popular press. Writing by our contributors appears in outlets ranging from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times to national magazines to regional newspapers and online publications.
Recognizing Private Lands for their Public Benefits
Whitney Tilt September 14, 2020Amid growing public interest in the future of elk populations in the West, the essential role of ranchers and other landowners must gain recognition.
Manage Forests for Timber, Not Tinder
Holly Fretwell, Jack Smith September 14, 2020Timber harvesting can reduce catastrophic wildfire risk and provide a stream of sustainable material for green construction.
Water Markets Can Rescue the Great Salt Lake
Hannah Downey September 9, 2020By recognizing water conservation as a beneficial use, Utah can promote cooperation that can help restore the Great Salt Lake.
Banning Hunting Trophies Will Undermine the Health of African Ecosystems
Catherine E. Semcer August 28, 2020To reduce the threat of future pandemics we must conserve intact, healthy ecosystems in parts of the world, like sub-Saharan Africa, that are hotspots of emerging wildlife-borne diseases.
The Trump Administration Takes a Step Toward Better Protecting Endangered Species
Shawn Regan, Tate Watkins August 17, 2020Improving incentives for landowners is a more effective way to conserve habitat than imposing burdensome regulatory mandates on them.
Congress Moves to Shore Up Our Crumbling National Parks
Shawn Regan August 11, 2020The Great American Outdoors Act won’t solve the problem all by itself, but it’s a good first step.
Our Environmental Paradox
Tate Watkins July 22, 2020If you care about conservation and recreation, there’s plenty of reason to ask our policymakers to resolve the tension between funding and fossil fuels.
Conservation is More Than Acquiring Land—It’s Maintaining What We Already Own
Shawn Regan July 17, 2020Public land advocates of all stripes need to work together to take care of the lands we already own.
Yellowstone’s Surprising Connection to Fighting Coronavirus
Shawn Regan June 24, 2020A key ingredient in the standard Covid-19 tests was found in Yellowstone’s hot springs decades ago. Here’s what Yellowstone’s next big discovery could mean for the future of national parks.