Christopher Huber
Chis Huber is an economist whose work focuses on the economic valuation of nonmarketed natural resources and regional economic impact modeling.
Chris’ research spans a variety of topics, including ecosystem services, ecological restoration, outdoor recreation, water resources, Wilderness, natural hazards, and preferences and values held by Tribal communities. Primary research methods include the use of socioeconomic surveys, focus groups, and benefit transfer methods. Chris has worked with partners both within and outside of the Department of the Interior, including the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and nonprofit organizations.
Education
- M.S. Colorado State University, Agricultural and Resource Economics, 2012
- B.S. Colorado State University, Agricultural Economics, 2010
Science and Products
Uncovering the Ecosystem Service Value of Carbon Sequestration in National Parks
Blanca Wetlands Restoration
Burley Landscape Sage Grouse Habitat Restoration
Facilitating the Inclusion of Nonmarket Values in Bureau of Land Management Planning and Project Assessments
The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI)
Sustaining Environmental Capital Initiative (SECI)
Economic Impacts of Ecological Restoration
U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2017 annual report
Methods of environmental valuation
Improving confidence by embracing uncertainty: A meta-analysis of U.S. hunting values for benefit transfer
A method to value nature-related webcam viewing: The value of virtual use with application to brown bear webcam viewing
Challenges and solutions for applying the travel cost demand model to geographically remote visitor destinations: A case study of bear viewing at Katmai National Park and Preserve
Facilitating the inclusion of nonmarket values in Bureau of Land Management planning and project assessments—Final report
U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2015 annual report
Estimating the economic impacts of ecosystem restoration—Methods and case studies
U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2014 annual report
Draft comprehensive conservation plan and environmental impact statement - Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
2014 National Park visitor spending effects: economic contributions to local communities, states, and the nation
Terrestrial Carbon Sequestration in National Parks: Values for the Conterminous United States
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
Uncovering the Ecosystem Service Value of Carbon Sequestration in National Parks
Blanca Wetlands Restoration
Burley Landscape Sage Grouse Habitat Restoration
Facilitating the Inclusion of Nonmarket Values in Bureau of Land Management Planning and Project Assessments
The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI)
Sustaining Environmental Capital Initiative (SECI)
Economic Impacts of Ecological Restoration
U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2017 annual report
Methods of environmental valuation
Improving confidence by embracing uncertainty: A meta-analysis of U.S. hunting values for benefit transfer
A method to value nature-related webcam viewing: The value of virtual use with application to brown bear webcam viewing
Challenges and solutions for applying the travel cost demand model to geographically remote visitor destinations: A case study of bear viewing at Katmai National Park and Preserve
Facilitating the inclusion of nonmarket values in Bureau of Land Management planning and project assessments—Final report
U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2015 annual report
Estimating the economic impacts of ecosystem restoration—Methods and case studies
U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2014 annual report
Draft comprehensive conservation plan and environmental impact statement - Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
2014 National Park visitor spending effects: economic contributions to local communities, states, and the nation
Terrestrial Carbon Sequestration in National Parks: Values for the Conterminous United States
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.