Publications from the
University of Wyoming Community and Regional Economics Working Group

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• Agriculture
  • Status of Agricultural Land in Wyoming, (2006)
  • The Economic Impact of Federal Grazing on the Economy of Park County, Wyoming (Three Parts)
    • Part I includes: Livestock economics, implications of fragmentation for wildlife and review of literature, (2005)
    • Part II includes: A PowerPoint presentation of a socio-economic profile of Park County, Wyoming, (2005)
    • Part III includes: Fiscal base and impacts for Park County, Wyoming, (2005)
  • Implications for the Regional Economy from Changes in Federal Grazing: Park County, Wyoming, (2006)
  • Trends in Wyoming Agriculture series
    • Trends in Wyoming Agriculture, (Revised August 2005) Contains updated info from five publications listed below
    • Trends in Wyoming Agriculture: Agricultural Employment, (1969-1997)
    • Trends in Wyoming Agriculture: Agricultural Income, (1969-1997)
    • Trends in Wyoming Agriculture: The Changing Demographics of Wyoming's Agricultural Operators, (1959-1997)
    • Trends in Wyoming Agriculture: Size of Operation, (1935-1997)
    • Trends in Wyoming Agriculture: Level of Production, (1925-1999)
    • Bison Enterprise Budget, (1999)
    • The Economic Importance of Livestock Grazing on BLM Land in Fremont County Wyoming, (2004)
    • U.S. Bison Census and Value of Production, 1997
    • Contribution of Federal Lands to Wyoming Range Livestock Production, 1992
    • Impact of Agriculture on Wyoming's Economy, (1991)
• Endangered Species
  • The Potential Economic Impact on the Economy of Southeastern Wyoming from Designation of Critical Habitat for the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse, (2004)
• Fiscal
  • Payment in Lieu of Taxes in Wyoming, (1999)
  • 5-year Summary of Payment in Lieu of Taxes to Wyoming Counties: 1998 to 2002
• General
  • Population Change in Wyoming: 1990-2000
  • An Economic Profile of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Phase I Final Draft, (2007)
  • An Economic Profile of the Shoshone National Forest, (2008)
  • An Economic Analysis of Predator Management in Wyoming: Final Report, (2009)
• Infrastructure
  • An Economic Impact Analysis of Proposed Tax Incentives to Attract Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) Power Generation Facilities to Wyoming, (2007)
  • The Cost of Rural Community Services in Wyoming, (2000)
  • A Cost of County Rural Residential Development: A Statewide Summary of Results, (2001)
  • Issues and Concerns for the Public Funding of Business Parks, (1999)
  • The Economic Contribution of Wyoming Downs to Wyoming, (1999)
  • Measuring the Contribution of the University to the State's Economic Development: Definitions & Strategies, (1999)
  • Potential Economic Impact of the Integrated Geo-science Education Program on Hot Springs County, Wyoming, (2000)
  • Telecommunications, Information Technology Industry and Economic Development, (1999)
  • A Policy Analysis of the Small Farmer's Loans Problem in Aguacate Village, (2000)
  • A Socio-Economic Profile of Fremont County, Wyoming, (2008)
• Minerals
  • The Concise Guide to Wyoming Coal, 2010 New
  • A Concise Guide to Wyoming Coal, 2008
  • A Concise Guide to Wyoming Coal, 2007
  • A Concise Guide to Wyoming Coal, 2006
  • A Concise Guide to Wyoming Coal, 2005
  • A Concise Guide to Wyoming Coal, 2004
  • A Concise Guide to Wyoming Coal, 2003
  • Economic Trends in Wyoming's Mineral Sector: Coal, (2002)
  • Economic Trends in Wyoming's Mineral Sector: Gas & Oil, (2001)
  • Jack Morrow Hills Coordinated Activity Plan: Economic Analysis, (1999)
  • The Economic Importance of Salt Creek Oil Fields, (1999)
  • Wyoming Mineral Revenues and Distributions FY 1998, (1999)
• Land Use/Open Space
  • Sheridan County Land Use and Planning Survey Results, (2006)
  • Uinta County Land Use and Planning Survey Results, (2006)
  • Moffat County Land Use and Planning Survey Results: Private Land, (2006)
  • A Feasibility Study for Enhancing Economic Returns for State School Land, (2002)
  • Results From A Land Use Survey In Sublette County, (1999)
  • The Role of Agriculture in Maintaining Open Spaces in Wyoming, (2003)
  • Second Home growth in Wyoming, 1990-2000, (2001)
• Recreation
  • 2012 Wyoming Comprehensive Off-road Vehicle Recreation Report, (2013)
  • 2013 Wyoming Statewide Trails Inventory Report, (2013)
  • The Ecoonomic Impact of Non-motorized Trail Usage on National Forests in Wyoming, (2013)
  • 2011-2012 Wyoming Comprehensive Snowmobile Recreation Report, (2012)
  • A Survey and Economic Assessment of Off-Road Vehicle Use in Wyoming, (2006)
  • Economic Trends in Wyoming's Travel and Tourism Sector, (2002)
  • Potential Economic Impact of the Vore Buffalo Jump, 2002 Update
  • Results from the 2000-2001 Snowmobile Survey (Executive Summary only) (2001)
  • 1998 Wyoming State Trails Inventory, (1999)
  • Economic Importance of the Winter Season to Park County, Wyoming, (1999)
  • An Economic Analysis of the Fremont County Economy (selected texts only) (2000)
  • Resident Outdoor Recreation for Fremont County, WY, (1999)
  • Outdoor Recreation on Public Lands in Fremont County, (2000)
  • Adding Value to Tourism: Exploring Ways to Increase Tourisms Impact on Local Economies: Two Case Studies of Eco-tourism Enterprises Draft, (2000)