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A sunset in western Loveland, Colorado.

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Federal land managers are accountable to the public for how they use public resources and for the outcomes of management decisions. Through a variety of economic analyses and custom modeling, SEA economists evaluate how investments and management decisions affect individuals, local communities, and society as a whole.
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Land Management Research Program, Fort Collins Science Center
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Federal land managers are accountable to the public for how they use public resources and for the outcomes of management decisions. Through a variety of economic analyses and custom modeling, SEA economists evaluate how investments and management decisions affect individuals, local communities, and society as a whole.
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Buffelgrass

Economics of Invasive Species

In managing invasive species, land managers and policy makers need information to help allocate scarce resources as efficiently and effectively as possible.
By
Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, Fort Collins Science Center
Economics of Invasive Species

Economics of Invasive Species

In managing invasive species, land managers and policy makers need information to help allocate scarce resources as efficiently and effectively as possible.
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Parabolic dunes in Wray dune field, eastern Colorado

Water Economics

Water is associated with numerous important benefits and uses, including clean water for drinking, support for outdoor recreation, provision for other ecosystem processes, and direct cultural values.
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Fort Collins Science Center
Water Economics

Water Economics

Water is associated with numerous important benefits and uses, including clean water for drinking, support for outdoor recreation, provision for other ecosystem processes, and direct cultural values.
Learn More
Summer sunrise on the Oregon Buttes in Wyoming.

The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI)

The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) addresses effects of land-use and habitat changes on Southwest Wyoming’s natural resources. In partnership with twelve Federal, State, and local natural resource agencies, and non-governmental organizations– FORT and ten other USGS centers are conducting dozens of integrated science projects to assess the status of Southwest Wyoming’s natural...
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Land Management Research Program, Species Management Research Program, Fort Collins Science Center
The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI)

The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI)

The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) addresses effects of land-use and habitat changes on Southwest Wyoming’s natural resources. In partnership with twelve Federal, State, and local natural resource agencies, and non-governmental organizations– FORT and ten other USGS centers are conducting dozens of integrated science projects to assess the status of Southwest Wyoming’s natural...
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Economic assessment of surface water in the Harney Basin, Oregon Economic assessment of surface water in the Harney Basin, Oregon

Executive Summary The Harney Basin is a closed river basin in southeastern Oregon. Surface water in the basin is used for a variety of social, economic, and ecological benefits. While some surface water uses compete with one another, others are complementary or jointly produce multiple beneficial outcomes. The objective of this study is to conduct an economic assessment of surface water...
Authors
Lucas S. Bair, Matthew Flyr, Christopher Huber
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Southwest Biological Science Center

U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2018 annual report U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2018 annual report

The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) was established in 2007 as a collaborative interagency partnership to develop and implement science-based conservation actions. During the past 11 years, partners from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), State and Federal land management agencies, universities, and the public have collaborated to implement a long-term (more than 10 years)...
Authors
Patrick J. Anderson, Cameron L. Aldridge, Jason S. Alexander, Timothy J. Assal, Steven Aulenbach, Zachary H. Bowen, Anna D. Chalfoun, Geneva W. Chong, Holly Copeland, David R. Edmunds, Steve Germaine, Tabitha A. Graves, Julie A. Heinrichs, Collin G. Homer, Christopher Huber, Aaron N. Johnston, Matthew J. Kauffman, Daniel J. Manier, Ryan R. McShane, Cheryl A. Eddy-Miller, Kirk A. Miller, Adrian P. Monroe, Michael S. O’Donnell, Anna Ortega, Annika W. Walters, Daniel J. Wieferich, Teal B. Wyckoff, Linda Zeigenfuss
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Central Plains Water Science Center, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , Fort Collins Science Center, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, Core Research Center

Valuing tourism to a historic World War II national memorial Valuing tourism to a historic World War II national memorial

This study contributes to the existing literature on valuing visitation to an important cultural heritage site. Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Hawaii remembers and honors those that served the United States in the Pacific battles of World War II. Although historic and cultural monuments and memorials comprise a substantial portion of the U.S. National Park System, there is little...
Authors
Wilson Sinclair, Christopher Huber, Leslie Richardson
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center

Economic impacts of Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative Conservation projects in Wyoming Economic impacts of Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative Conservation projects in Wyoming

Executive Summary This report estimates the economic impacts on the Wyoming economy from investments made by the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) on conservation and restoration projects. The WLCI has been working in southwestern Wyoming since 2007 to coordinate science and management decisions among government and private entities that invest in conservation projects...
Authors
Christopher Huber, Matthew Flyr, Catherine Cullinane Thomas
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center

Sustaining Environmental Capital Initiative summary report Sustaining Environmental Capital Initiative summary report

Federal agencies need credible scientific information to determine the production and value of ecosystem services in an efficient and timely manner. The U.S. Geological Survey addresses this scientific information need through the Sustaining Environmental Capital Initiative project. The project has relied on U.S. Geological Survey expertise related to water, fisheries, advanced modeling...
Authors
Christopher Huber, James Meldrum, Rudy Schuster, Zachary H. Ancona, Kenneth J. Bagstad, Scott M. Beck, Daren M. Carlisle, Peter R. Claggett, Fabiano Franco, Heather S. Galbraith, Michelle Haefele, Kristin R Hoelting, Dianna M. Hogan, Kristina G. Hopkins, Tim Kern, Collin B. Lawrence, Stacy Lischka, John B. Loomis, Julie M. Mueller, Gregory E. Noe, Emily Pindilli, Brian Quay, Darius J. Semmens, Wilson Sinclair, Daniel E. Spooner, Brian Voigt, Barabara St. John White
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Fort Collins Science Center, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center

Economic effects of wildfire risk reduction and source water protection projects in the Rio Grande River Basin in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado Economic effects of wildfire risk reduction and source water protection projects in the Rio Grande River Basin in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado

Investments in landscape-scale restoration and fuels management projects can protect publicly managed trusts, enhance public health and safety, and help to preserve the many environmental goods and services enjoyed by the public. These investments can also support jobs and generate business sales activities within nearby local economies. This report investigates how investments made by...
Authors
Christopher Huber, Catherine Cullinane Thomas, James Meldrum, Rachel Meier, Steven Bassett
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center, Wildland Fire Science

Non-USGS Publications**

Keske, C.M.H., T. Iverson, G. Graff, S. Evans, L. Hans, A. Brandess, C. Huber. 2010. “Designing a Technology-Neutral, Benefit-Pricing Policy for the Electric Power Sector in Colorado.” Prepared for the Colorado Governor’s Energy Office by Colorado States University, Grant#: 10-136. December. https://instaar.colorado.edu/uploads/publications/keske-et-al-2010-geo-tech-report.pdf.

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.

Science and Products

A sunset in western Loveland, Colorado.

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Federal land managers are accountable to the public for how they use public resources and for the outcomes of management decisions. Through a variety of economic analyses and custom modeling, SEA economists evaluate how investments and management decisions affect individuals, local communities, and society as a whole.
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Land Management Research Program, Fort Collins Science Center
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Federal land managers are accountable to the public for how they use public resources and for the outcomes of management decisions. Through a variety of economic analyses and custom modeling, SEA economists evaluate how investments and management decisions affect individuals, local communities, and society as a whole.
Learn More
Buffelgrass

Economics of Invasive Species

In managing invasive species, land managers and policy makers need information to help allocate scarce resources as efficiently and effectively as possible.
By
Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, Fort Collins Science Center
Economics of Invasive Species

Economics of Invasive Species

In managing invasive species, land managers and policy makers need information to help allocate scarce resources as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Learn More
Parabolic dunes in Wray dune field, eastern Colorado

Water Economics

Water is associated with numerous important benefits and uses, including clean water for drinking, support for outdoor recreation, provision for other ecosystem processes, and direct cultural values.
By
Fort Collins Science Center
Water Economics

Water Economics

Water is associated with numerous important benefits and uses, including clean water for drinking, support for outdoor recreation, provision for other ecosystem processes, and direct cultural values.
Learn More
Summer sunrise on the Oregon Buttes in Wyoming.

The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI)

The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) addresses effects of land-use and habitat changes on Southwest Wyoming’s natural resources. In partnership with twelve Federal, State, and local natural resource agencies, and non-governmental organizations– FORT and ten other USGS centers are conducting dozens of integrated science projects to assess the status of Southwest Wyoming’s natural...
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Land Management Research Program, Species Management Research Program, Fort Collins Science Center
The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI)

The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI)

The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) addresses effects of land-use and habitat changes on Southwest Wyoming’s natural resources. In partnership with twelve Federal, State, and local natural resource agencies, and non-governmental organizations– FORT and ten other USGS centers are conducting dozens of integrated science projects to assess the status of Southwest Wyoming’s natural...
Learn More
No results found.
Filter Total Items: 34

Economic assessment of surface water in the Harney Basin, Oregon Economic assessment of surface water in the Harney Basin, Oregon

Executive Summary The Harney Basin is a closed river basin in southeastern Oregon. Surface water in the basin is used for a variety of social, economic, and ecological benefits. While some surface water uses compete with one another, others are complementary or jointly produce multiple beneficial outcomes. The objective of this study is to conduct an economic assessment of surface water...
Authors
Lucas S. Bair, Matthew Flyr, Christopher Huber
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Southwest Biological Science Center

U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2018 annual report U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2018 annual report

The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) was established in 2007 as a collaborative interagency partnership to develop and implement science-based conservation actions. During the past 11 years, partners from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), State and Federal land management agencies, universities, and the public have collaborated to implement a long-term (more than 10 years)...
Authors
Patrick J. Anderson, Cameron L. Aldridge, Jason S. Alexander, Timothy J. Assal, Steven Aulenbach, Zachary H. Bowen, Anna D. Chalfoun, Geneva W. Chong, Holly Copeland, David R. Edmunds, Steve Germaine, Tabitha A. Graves, Julie A. Heinrichs, Collin G. Homer, Christopher Huber, Aaron N. Johnston, Matthew J. Kauffman, Daniel J. Manier, Ryan R. McShane, Cheryl A. Eddy-Miller, Kirk A. Miller, Adrian P. Monroe, Michael S. O’Donnell, Anna Ortega, Annika W. Walters, Daniel J. Wieferich, Teal B. Wyckoff, Linda Zeigenfuss
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Central Plains Water Science Center, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , Fort Collins Science Center, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, Core Research Center

Valuing tourism to a historic World War II national memorial Valuing tourism to a historic World War II national memorial

This study contributes to the existing literature on valuing visitation to an important cultural heritage site. Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Hawaii remembers and honors those that served the United States in the Pacific battles of World War II. Although historic and cultural monuments and memorials comprise a substantial portion of the U.S. National Park System, there is little...
Authors
Wilson Sinclair, Christopher Huber, Leslie Richardson
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center

Economic impacts of Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative Conservation projects in Wyoming Economic impacts of Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative Conservation projects in Wyoming

Executive Summary This report estimates the economic impacts on the Wyoming economy from investments made by the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) on conservation and restoration projects. The WLCI has been working in southwestern Wyoming since 2007 to coordinate science and management decisions among government and private entities that invest in conservation projects...
Authors
Christopher Huber, Matthew Flyr, Catherine Cullinane Thomas
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center

Sustaining Environmental Capital Initiative summary report Sustaining Environmental Capital Initiative summary report

Federal agencies need credible scientific information to determine the production and value of ecosystem services in an efficient and timely manner. The U.S. Geological Survey addresses this scientific information need through the Sustaining Environmental Capital Initiative project. The project has relied on U.S. Geological Survey expertise related to water, fisheries, advanced modeling...
Authors
Christopher Huber, James Meldrum, Rudy Schuster, Zachary H. Ancona, Kenneth J. Bagstad, Scott M. Beck, Daren M. Carlisle, Peter R. Claggett, Fabiano Franco, Heather S. Galbraith, Michelle Haefele, Kristin R Hoelting, Dianna M. Hogan, Kristina G. Hopkins, Tim Kern, Collin B. Lawrence, Stacy Lischka, John B. Loomis, Julie M. Mueller, Gregory E. Noe, Emily Pindilli, Brian Quay, Darius J. Semmens, Wilson Sinclair, Daniel E. Spooner, Brian Voigt, Barabara St. John White
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Fort Collins Science Center, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center

Economic effects of wildfire risk reduction and source water protection projects in the Rio Grande River Basin in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado Economic effects of wildfire risk reduction and source water protection projects in the Rio Grande River Basin in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado

Investments in landscape-scale restoration and fuels management projects can protect publicly managed trusts, enhance public health and safety, and help to preserve the many environmental goods and services enjoyed by the public. These investments can also support jobs and generate business sales activities within nearby local economies. This report investigates how investments made by...
Authors
Christopher Huber, Catherine Cullinane Thomas, James Meldrum, Rachel Meier, Steven Bassett
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center, Wildland Fire Science

Non-USGS Publications**

Keske, C.M.H., T. Iverson, G. Graff, S. Evans, L. Hans, A. Brandess, C. Huber. 2010. “Designing a Technology-Neutral, Benefit-Pricing Policy for the Electric Power Sector in Colorado.” Prepared for the Colorado Governor’s Energy Office by Colorado States University, Grant#: 10-136. December. https://instaar.colorado.edu/uploads/publications/keske-et-al-2010-geo-tech-report.pdf.

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.

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