Conservation Econ Notes

Conservation Creates Jobs and Revenue, Leaves a Cleaner Earth
 
Dear Conservation Friend,
There has been a lot of recent rhetoric over environmental regulations and economic development.  But the divisive “environment or economy” is an unnecessary and false choice. In fact, conservation is a job creator….a sustainable job creator that plays a major role in economic development. In this newsletter, we highlight recent research from CEI showing that smart environmental regulations and protections are also smart economics.
 
Evan E. Hjerpe, Ph.D., Director
Conservation Economics Institute (conservationecon.org)
Spring 2017
 

Natural Gas Conservation Generates Jobs, Revenues, and Royalties
The Methane Waste Prevention Rule is a commonsense regulation that will increase royalties to communities, decrease pollution, and bring revenue to the gas industry.  Our case study of gas production in New Mexico shows how repairing leaks can boost production and royalties (conservationecon.org/og).

Boundary Waters Wilderness Spurs Sustainable Jobs and Income
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota receives about 150,000 annual visitors.  We studied their economic impact and found that out-of-region visitor spending creates nearly 1,000 jobs and $80 million in total output (conservationecon.org/pl). 

Green Stormwater Infrastructure Saves Money, Attracts Jobs
Stormwater infrastructure is of growing interest in urban areas. Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) provides additional benefits, beyond just reducing pollutants, that can help attract business.  In this case study, we examine the economic value of GSI for Boise, Idaho (conservationecon.org/water). 

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