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More than 16,000 structures have been lost so far this year to wildfire, compared to 4,333 in all of 2024. It's June. headwaterseconomics.org/natural-haza...
Wildfires destroy thousands of structures each year - Headwaters Economics
Explore the number of structures destroyed in each state by wildfire. Structures lost—rather than acres burned—provides a more complete measure of the broad impacts of wildfire.
headwaterseconomics.org
June 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
More than 16,000 structures have been lost so far this year to wildfire, compared to 4,333 in all of 2024. It's June. headwaterseconomics.org/natural-haza...
In Montana federal funding contributes over $14.1 billion to state and local governments, utilities, businesses, schools, road projects, airports, disaster response, etc. Federal grants account for 43% of the state government’s total annual revenue ($4.32 billion). mtnonprofit.org/mna-resource...
Federal Funding in Montana and Impacts on Montana's Economy
Read about federal funding in Montana and the impact of federal funding cuts on Montana's economy, nonprofit sector, and Montanans.
mtnonprofit.org
March 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In Montana federal funding contributes over $14.1 billion to state and local governments, utilities, businesses, schools, road projects, airports, disaster response, etc. Federal grants account for 43% of the state government’s total annual revenue ($4.32 billion). mtnonprofit.org/mna-resource...
Flickers of momentum for clean energy investments. Maybe all is not lost. www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
House Republican support grows for keeping clean energy tax breaks
Lawmakers are expected to start the difficult task this week of determining which of the credits are on the chopping block to help pay for the GOP's budget bill.
www.politico.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Flickers of momentum for clean energy investments. Maybe all is not lost. www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
What does this even mean?
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos said Wednesday that the newspaper’s opinions section would now be focused on “personal liberties and free markets” and won’t publish anything that doesn’t support those ideas.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/...
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos said Wednesday that the newspaper’s opinions section would now be focused on “personal liberties and free markets” and won’t publish anything that doesn’t support those ideas.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/...
Post owner Bezos announces shift in opinions section; Shipley to leave
In an email and social media post, Jeff Bezos outlined dramatic changes to The Washington Post’s opinions section, and announced that opinions editor David Shipley has resigned.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
What does this even mean?
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos said Wednesday that the newspaper’s opinions section would now be focused on “personal liberties and free markets” and won’t publish anything that doesn’t support those ideas.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/...
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos said Wednesday that the newspaper’s opinions section would now be focused on “personal liberties and free markets” and won’t publish anything that doesn’t support those ideas.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/...
Outdoor recreation grew faster than many other sectors over the past decade. Will it keep going? headwaterseconomics.org/outdoor-recr...
February 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Outdoor recreation grew faster than many other sectors over the past decade. Will it keep going? headwaterseconomics.org/outdoor-recr...
What will this chart look like after we add 2025 wildfire costs? Keep in mind, it's January.
January 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
What will this chart look like after we add 2025 wildfire costs? Keep in mind, it's January.
Entire communities have to adopt this stuff. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/r...
How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires
Thousands of wildfires rage across California every year. No matter where you are, it’s important to learn how to minimize their threat.
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Entire communities have to adopt this stuff. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/r...
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Using infrared trail cameras, cell phone location data and fitness tracking apps, Montana-based Headwaters Economics is able to more accurately estimate usage and economic impacts.
www.ksut.org/2025-01-03/n...
www.ksut.org/2025-01-03/n...
New trail usage methodology can help communities measure economic impact
Using infrared trail cameras, cell phone location data and fitness tracking apps, Montana-based Headwaters Economics is able to more accurately estimate usage and economic impacts.
www.ksut.org
January 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Using infrared trail cameras, cell phone location data and fitness tracking apps, Montana-based Headwaters Economics is able to more accurately estimate usage and economic impacts.
www.ksut.org/2025-01-03/n...
www.ksut.org/2025-01-03/n...
Recreation-dependent communities face nearly 2x the wildfire and flood risks of others. The outdoor recreation economies of 16 states may be particularly vulnerable. headwaterseconomics.org/outdoor-recr...
Future-proofing the outdoor recreation economy - Headwaters Economics
Many outdoor recreation communities face outsized wildfire and flood risks. They must prioritize updating infrastructure, community planning, and emergency response.
headwaterseconomics.org
December 12, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Recreation-dependent communities face nearly 2x the wildfire and flood risks of others. The outdoor recreation economies of 16 states may be particularly vulnerable. headwaterseconomics.org/outdoor-recr...
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As with all things wildfire smoke, it is essential to say that no smoke IS NOT an option. There is the smoke we choose (Rx, WFU, cultural burning etc) and the smoke that come unbidden. They are not the same. www.boisestatepublicradio.org/environment/...
Study: Prescribed burning can reduce wildfire smoke exposure, health impacts
Prescribed fires can be an effective way to reduce the risk of severe wildfires. But they of course also give off smoke, and researchers are trying to better understand that public health tradeoff. A ...
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
December 7, 2024 at 6:39 PM
As with all things wildfire smoke, it is essential to say that no smoke IS NOT an option. There is the smoke we choose (Rx, WFU, cultural burning etc) and the smoke that come unbidden. They are not the same. www.boisestatepublicradio.org/environment/...
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“By bringing back these buildings, we’re bringing back housing.” Montana already has some homegrown solutions that can alleviate the housing crisis. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social, the third installment of our housing series: dailymontanan.com/2024/12/10/s... #montana #mtnews #mtpol
Solutions already exist in Montana to help ease affordable housing crunch • Daily Montanan
While Montana has a lot of catch-up to do to make housing more affordable, leaders say it already has some of the tools in place.
dailymontanan.com
December 11, 2024 at 1:24 AM
“By bringing back these buildings, we’re bringing back housing.” Montana already has some homegrown solutions that can alleviate the housing crisis. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social, the third installment of our housing series: dailymontanan.com/2024/12/10/s... #montana #mtnews #mtpol
More than 40% of the new single-family homes built in Montana from 2001-2021 were in neighborhoods where lot size were 10 acres or more. headwaterseconomics.org/economic-dev...
Montana Losing Open Space - Headwaters Economics
Home construction in Montana. The market is recovering. Explore home construction rates and trends in the housing market for Montana and every county.
headwaterseconomics.org
November 18, 2024 at 5:51 PM
More than 40% of the new single-family homes built in Montana from 2001-2021 were in neighborhoods where lot size were 10 acres or more. headwaterseconomics.org/economic-dev...
And we’ll see the same for wildfires.
Some of the damage from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina could have been lessened with updated building codes, some experts say.
Could updated building codes reduce risks from future storms? Some experts say yes
Some of the damage from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina could have been lessened with updated building codes, some experts say.
www.npr.org
November 11, 2024 at 2:58 PM
And we’ll see the same for wildfires.