Research

Saving taxpayers and protecting homes, this solution is a win-win for landowners, insurers, and policymakers. To keep this private approach alive, we’ll need protections that fan the flames of innovation.

In this paper, Laura Huggins, Olivia Hansen, and Harrison Naftel explore how to help turn wildlife into an asset rather than a liability.

Author Jeffrey McCoy first provides an overview of the ESA's congressional history by examining amendments made in 1978 and 1982.

Public interest comment on proposed rule with the intended purpose of adding consistency in the disposal of Very Low-Level Radioactive Waste (VLLW).

Wood and Watkins identify key lessons from the case of the dusky gopher frog about how to more effectively use critical habitat to help species recover.

Our research suggests that establishing a clear process for how decisions about exclusion will be made will help improve transparency.

This policy paper examines both the benefits and drawbacks of designating critical habitat. Learn more here.

This public interest comment is on the proposed a rule to define “habitat” as used in the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973.

In this policy paper, Jenkins, Dougher, and Garlick begin by examining how the maintenance backlog was created and why it has persisted over time.

Jason Walsh and Chris Brozyna examine the effect of separating fisheries into Territorial Use Rights for Fisheries (TURFs).

This policy paper reviews the relevant literature on the extent of executive discretion under the Antiquities Act. Learn more about the research here.

The EPA seeks comment on changes to rules governing sales of E15, a gasoline blend with up to 15% ethanol. Learn more about the research here.

A broad cross-section of self-reported motives, methods, and prices used by private companies engaging in internal carbon pricing.

This policy paper analyzes surveys of private landowners to better understand factors that deter them from engaging in conservation.

Drawing on previous research, the authors evaluate likely outcomes of the proposed rule change. Learn more about the research here.

Drawing on previous research, the authors evaluate likely outcomes of the proposed rule change from the Fish and Wildlife Service.