The Road to Recovery
Jonathan Wood April 24, 2018How restoring the Endangered Species Act’s two-step process can prevent extinction and promote recovery.
Policy Brief
Policy briefs are short and timely reports intended for policymakers and other parties interested in environmental and conservation policy.
Water Markets as a Response to Climate Change
Josiah Neeley February 19, 2018Several changes to state regulation of surface water could help make its use more efficient and help states adapt better to climate change.
Tribal Co-management of the Bears Ears National Monument
August 24, 2017There are several ways Congress and the Interior Department could now implement formal co-management on Bears Ears National Monument.
National Monument Alternatives: Innovative Strategies to Protect Public Lands
Reed Watson, Terry Anderson, Brian Seasholes, Tate Watkins, Holly Fretwell, Hannah Downey, Kristen Byrne July 6, 2017It’s time to get serious—and seriously creative—about how we protect federal lands.
Regulating Our Way to Prosperity?
Roger Meiners March 15, 2017The use and abuse of cost-benefit analysis in regulatory decision-making.
Tapping Water Markets in California: Six Policy Reforms
Reed Watson October 17, 2016These policy proposals offer a reasonable starting point for tapping water markets to make the most of California's scarce water resources.
5 Myths about the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Robert Nelson, Shawn Regan, Reed Watson April 28, 2016Amid political rhetoric over the reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, several misconceptions have emerged about how it works and what purpose it serves. In this PERC Policy Brief, we address common misconceptions about the program and offer several ideas for reform.
Unlocking the Wealth of Indian Nations: Overcoming Obstacles to Tribal Energy Development
Shawn Regan February 18, 2014PERC's new Policy Perspective explains how the government keeps tribes from developing their natural resources.