New NPG Forum Paper Examines Population Pressures on Mountain Towns

NPG has published a new Forum paper by writer and researcher Mark Cromer titled The Long Goodnight of Rocky Mountain High. The paper examines how population growth and expanding development are transforming America’s mountain communities, challenging their ability to preserve the natural landscapes, small-town character, and quality of life that have long attracted residents and visitors alike.

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When Water Runs Low, Population Matters

Drought, wildfires, and population growth are putting increasing pressure on America’s water resources. Across parts of the United States, severe drought is putting that reality into sharp focus this summer. Reservoirs are dropping, rivers and streams are running low, farmers are facing water shortages, and dry conditions are helping wildfires spread quickly across already parched landscapes. In Utah, where the …

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