It’s (Finally) Time to Restore Our Parks
Hannah Downey March 13, 2020Fully solving the backlog issue will require tackling the current backlog as well as ensuring that today’s routine maintenance needs do not become tomorrow’s deferred maintenance.
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.
There’s a Better Way to Fund Outdoor Recreation—Do It Ourselves
Shawn Regan, Tate Watkins March 12, 2020As recreation and conservation funding realities evolve in the 21st century, public funding streams should evolve along with them.
It’s Time to Let Native Americans Manage the Land
Terry Anderson March 10, 2020Transfering the National Bison Range back to Native Americans would be a good first step into expunging remnants of racism from our national policies.
Don’t Overlook the Importance of Private Lands
Shawn Regan March 9, 2020Private lands play an important but often-overlooked role in sustaining many of the things we cherish most about the West.
The Private Sector has a Role to Play with Environmental Cleanups
Jonathan Wood March 2, 2020Creating a greater role for the private sector will spur innovation and more effective environmental solutions.
Speeding Up Environmental Reviews is Good for the Economy and the Environment
Jonathan Wood February 6, 2020The delays and expense associated with an overly bureaucratic process pose real environmental costs.
Saving Africa’s Lions Will Rely on Evidence Around Trophy Hunting, Not Emotion
Catherine E. Semcer, Dr. Amy Dickman February 6, 2020We must take the time to separate facts from propaganda and listen to scientists and stakeholders to avoid prioritizing emotions over evidence.
The Merits of Prevention
Kat Dwyer January 15, 2020Simply pointing the finger at climate change will not prevent devastation during the next wildfire season.
Property Rights at Heart of Superfund Case
Brian Yablonski, Jonathan Wood December 19, 2019Secure property rights are crucial in protecting individuals against pollution.
How Property Rights Address Pollution
Brian Yablonski, Jonathan Wood December 9, 2019Rather than property rights and the environment being at odds, property rights are our most important tool for protecting the environment.