Economic Impact Analysis Applied to Conservation
Webinar Details
When:
Jun 10, 2015 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:04 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- David Buland, Economist, USDA NRCS Central National Technology Support Center, Fort Worth, TX
- Mark Peters, Ph.D., Economist, USDA NRCS Resource Economics and Analysis Division, Beltsville, MD
- Damon Brosnan, District Conservationist, USDA NRCS, Condon, OR
- Leroy Hall, Analyst, USDA NRCS Resource Economics and Analysis Division, Beltsville, MD
- Tracy Robillard, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA NRCS, Portland, OR
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- Certificate of Participation
- Conservation Planner (CP) - 1.5 hour Conservation Planning Credit
Virtual Event Format:
Group Viewing Available:
Participate to gain an understanding of Regional Economic Analysis, IMPLAN, and REAP data resources available for NRCS specialists, field staff, and partners.
USDA NRCS has been using the IMPLAN model for calculating economic impacts of conservation expenditures for 25 years. This presentation describes regional economic impacts, economic multipliers, the economic impacts of NRCS conservation practices, and new guidelines for calculating, reviewing, and publishing the results. The request, calculation procedures, and public release information to quickly use this data for working with partners and the public will be discussed. Attendees will understand how to quickly obtain economic impact information for NRCS and other conservation expenses.
See NRCS Economics - IMPLAN Analysis Site.
This webinar is presented by USDA NRCS Central National Technology Support Center.
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