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Empowering Change Through Data

Check out our most recent projects to see how we are brining nature to the forefront in decision making. We also encourage you to see how we’ve helped partners and clients with Land Use, Public Private Investment, Community Health, and Climate Resilience projects by visiting our case study page.

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The Natural Capital Wealth of Santa Barbara County, CA
The Natural Capital Wealth of Santa Barbara County, CA

The county's open spaces generate at least $2.96B in value each year. Over a century, this amounts to an asset value of at least $138.9B—conservation is a smart investment in the county's future.

Protecting farms and wetlands along the Lower Vermillion River
Protecting farms and wetlands along the Lower Vermillion River

We supported Bluewing Civil Consulting, Headway Environmental, and the Vermilion Soil and Water Conservation District, assessing impacts of water control alternatives on ecosystem services in the Lower Vermillion Watershed, Louisiana.

Ecosystem Services in the Ohio River Basin
Ecosystem Services in the Ohio River Basin

Our high-level valuation of co-benefits created by natural ecosystems in the Ohio River Basin found that the 68M acres of natural ecosystems produce at least $50B in annual benefits, and $1.17T in benefits over 30 years.

Nature’s Value in the Everglades
Nature’s Value in the Everglades

Earth Economics and the Everglade Foundation conducted an economic assessment of Everglades ecosystems to show the importance of natural capital in sustaining the region’s economy and quality of life.

Reedy River Valuation Leads to Protective Buffer Ordinance
Reedy River Valuation Leads to Protective Buffer Ordinance

Earth Economics' ecosystem valuation study helped Greenville County pass a vital river buffer ordinance that balances environmental protection with economic development.