During the 2025–2026 academic year, I am working with fellow Ucross researcher Salma Huque to evaluate the economic benefits of the Blackfoot Challenge’s public and private investments in nature conservation within the Blackfoot watershed. The Blackfoot Challenge (BC) is a conservation nonprofit based in Western Montana that collaborates with local landowners to advance long-term stewardship Read more about Researching with the Blackfoot Challenge has inspired my new thoughts about nature conservation and strengthened my problem-solving skills – Owen Luo[…]