This policy brief attempts to provide guidance for government agencies considering how to price conservation bids for leases on public lands.
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Rewarding Recovery Will Benefit the Wolf and All Imperiled Wildlife
PERC filed an amicus brief in Defenders of Wildlife v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
BLM’s Conservation and Landscape Health Rule: A Debate
PERC makes the case for leasing federal land for conservation
The Search for Markets to Help Manage California’s Groundwater
What role have groundwater market actually played in implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act?
How Wild Horse Adoptions Conserve Public Lands and Save Millions of Dollars
The adoption incentive program is on track to place more than 30,000 animals into private homes during its first decade and save taxpayers more than $800 million in lifetime costs.
SCOTUS Has an Opportunity to Make NEPA Work for Conservation
PERC has filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to adopt a workable interpretation of NEPA.
A New Idea to Conserve Public Lands
The New York Times: Conservation is a legitimate use of public lands that people should be empowered to pursue.
Economic Potential of Wind and Solar in American Indian Communities
This academic paper combines data on wind and solar endowments, reservation characteristics, and utility-scale renewable energy projects to offer three insights.
PERC and RMEF Team Up to Launch Innovative Wildlife Conservation Initiatives
Our expanded partnership marks the beginning of a multiyear effort focused on pioneering big game conservation efforts across the Rocky Mountain West and Pacific Northwest regions.
Markets for Voluntary Conservation on State Trust Lands is a Win-Win Solution
A public comment submitted to the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments regarding its proposed qualified bidder rule