Category: Invasive Species

Cost-effective management of invasive species using linear-quadratic control

By CostBenefit on Jan 14, 2010 | In U.S., Academic Study/Journal Article, Regulatory Analysis, Computer Software/Database, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits, Invasive Species | Send feedback »

Abstract: The removal of invasive species is the first step toward restoring an ecosystem following invasion. We develop spatially-explicit, dynamic optimal control strategies for a large class of invasion problems using linear-quadratic control. This ap… more »

Cost of potential emerald ash borer damage in U.S. communities, 2009–2019

By CostBenefit on Jan 11, 2010 | In U.S., Academic Study/Journal Article, Preservation & Open Space, Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Regulatory Analysis, Computer Software/Database, Contamination Cost, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits, Invasive Species | Send feedback »

Abstract: Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire), a phloem-feeding beetle native to Asia, was discovered near Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario in 2002. As of March 2009, isolated populations of emerald ash borer (EAB) have been detected… more »

Valuation of Marine Ecosystem Threshold Effects: Application of Choice Experiments to Value Algal Bloom in the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria

By CostBenefit on Nov 4, 2009 | In Water, Land + Water, Europe, Academic Study/Journal Article, Beaches and Erosion, Ecosystem Valuation, Contamination Cost, Contingent Valuation, Surveys,.., Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits, Invasive Species, Free Report at Time of Entry | Send feedback »

Abstract: Algal bloom arises in part from anthropogenic emissions of nutrients into the coastal zone. Increased interest in water quality in coastal and marine areas stemming from the Water Framework Directive and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive… more »

The Effects of Aquatic Invasive Species on Property Values: Evidence from a Quasi-Experiment

By CostBenefit on Aug 15, 2009 | In Water, Land + Water, Academic Study/Journal Article, Midwest, Contamination Cost, Hedonic Analysis, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits, Recreation, Invasive Species | Send feedback »

This study uses hedonic analysis to estimate the effects of a common aquatic invasive species—Eurasian watermilfoil (milfoil)—on property values across an extensive system of over 170 lakes in the northern forest region of Wisconsin. Since milfoil is ina… more »

Union Pacific Railroad Agrees to Settle Clean Water Act Violations in Nevada: Company takes on extensive stream restoration efforts estimated to cost $31 million

By CostBenefit on Aug 15, 2009 | In Water, Land + Water, Contaminated Properties, Legal, Fines, Government Report, Companies,CSR,Business,Finance, Wetlands, West, Contamination Cost, Press Release (May be biased), Wastewater, Invasive Species | Send feedback »

Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) has agreed to settle alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in Nevada by restoring 122 acres of mountain-desert streams and wetlands, implementing storm water controls at its construction sites, and paying a civil p… more »
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