In the News...
September 11, 2009
The EWP publishes a briefing paper concerning the growing watershed restoration industry in Oregon. Download the pdf here.
July 27, 2009
In collaboration with the University of Minnesota, the Forest Service and Michigan Technical Institute, the Ecosystem Workforce Program releases new paper outlining the conventional wisdoms of woody biomass utilization and drawing new conclusions based on interviews and case studies from across the nation. The paper examines the existing policy around biomass utilization and the policy implications of its conclusions. Download the pdf here.
July 20, 2009
Working paper #20 addressing the social issues of woody biomass utilization released today. This paper reviews literature and suggests lessons for policy makers as well as several areas ripe for new research. Go to http://ewp.uoregon.edu/
July 15, 2009
EWP releases new climate change policy resource to help rural community leaders engage in climate change dialog and develop strong policies. Learn more and download the pdf here.
April 28, 2009
EWP releases Briefing Paper #15, with detailed maps on unemployment, poverty, and federal lands and population centers in the western states by county. Go to the briefing papers section to download a pdf.
April 24, 2009
EWP releases a new working paper, an annotated bibliography of biomass social issues literature. See our current list of working papers to read the most recent addition.
April 21, 2009
Institute for a Sustainable Environment and Institute for Policy Research and Innovation announce an open pool for a Research Assistant/Associate. See the job description here.
April 6, 2009
EWP has received a grant from the Joint Fire Sciences Program (a collaboration between the US Department of Interior and Department of Agriculture) to study the economic effects of wildfires on local labor markets in places effected by large wildfires. The research will develop an economic model that demonstrates how large wildfires effect employment in local communities and investigate whether local communities benefit from fire suppression contracting.
