Natural Resource and Environmental Economics

Economics is a cornerstone of the interdisciplinary perspective ENTRIX brings to bear when addressing natural resource management and environmental quality issues. ENTRIX economists have extensive experience analyzing diverse natural resource challenges related to water, energy, transportation, land use, wildlife habitat, and recreation planning. Our environmental economics expertise extends to the estimation of the dollar value of ecosystem services, the cost-effectiveness of ecosystem management strategies, the community and social benefits of green development practices or policies, and the economic impacts of environmental policies or programs.

ENTRIX economists ensure that our clients understand the economic, social, and environmental tradeoffs of different natural resource management strategies and environmental policies. Additionally, if a client is involved in litigation, ENTRIX can provide expert consulting on a variety of natural resource topics.

ENTRIX economists work closely with our scientists, engineers, and policy analysts to meet client needs. Our goal is to apply our economic expertise and perspective to create greater understanding regarding the implications of human decisions on complex biological and social systems. This integrated perspective helps our clients identify solutions that are efficient, ecologically sound, and cost-effective.

Related Services:	Project Examples:
Benefit-Cost and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Valuation of Nonmarket Goods and Ecosystem Services Recreation Needs and Benefits Analysis Socioeconomic Impact Analysis and Input-Output Modeling Natural Resource Damage Assessment Habitat and Resource Equivalency Analyses Net Environmental Benefit Analysis Simulation and Econometric Modeling and Forecasting Survey Design and Analysis Focus Group and Public Meeting Facilitation Litigation Support	Environmental and Community Benefits Associated with Environmentally Friendly Development Design The Evaluation of Ecosystem Services for the Carson Water Subconservancy Landscape Analysis for the Spring Mountains Recreation Area Environmental and Economic Foundation Study for West Hayden Island, Oregon Value of Water Quality Improvements Through Filtration by Shellfish in the Puget Sound