Hannah Downey

Happiest when outside. I think about how markets can solve environmental problems. Policy director @PERCtweets. (Bozeman, MT)

[PERC @PERCtweets]

The America the Beautiful Act just passed out of Senate committee without a single no vote.

This bipartisan bill will help tackle the $40B+ maintenance backlog on our national parks and public lands—a priority PERC has long championed. Proud to have stood with @SteveDaines and @SenAngusKing at its introduction, and thrilled to see it clear committee today.
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[Hannah Downey @handowney]

Join @PERCtweets and the Center for Conservation Excellence for a Continuing Legal Education event at the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference next week

Register here: https://t.co/EUTnhOn6bn

[Hannah Downey @handowney]

Sequoias are one of the most fire-adapted species, but megafires have gotten so bad that we have to wrap the trees in foil to protect them. It's time for that to change.

So honored to be a part of this effort to #SaveOurSequoias

[PERC @PERCtweets]

Today is a good day for America’s forests.

We’ve lost 1/5 of all giant sequoias over the past decade due to wildfires, and the bipartisan Save Our Sequoias Act will accelerate restoration, strengthen agency partnerships, and give these iconic trees a fighting chance. PERC is grateful to @RepVinceFong, @RepScottPeters, and @RepWesterman for their leadership in getting this conservation win through the House.

#SaveOurSequoias

[PERC @PERCtweets]

“The Fix Our Forests Act tears down red tape and delivers the tools we urgently need to save our forests before they go up in smoke. This bipartisan breakthrough brings speed, science, and teamwork to the fight against catastrophic wildfires. The Senate should move quickly to turn this critical reform into law.”

- Brian Yablonski, CEO of PERC

#FixOurForests #FOFA #FixOurForestsAct

[PERC @PERCtweets]

🌐 DOI’s 2026 budget proposes an international visitor surcharge for U.S. #NationalParks—a move @PERCtweets has championed for years. This could raise hundreds of millions to fix trails, improve visitor experiences, and protect wildlife. Details: https://t.co/YnqWdUDAvI

[Hannah Downey @handowney]

Thank you to @SenJohnCurtis @SenAlexPadilla @TimSheehyMT and @SenatorHick for their leadership on the Fix Our Forests Act!

[PERC @PERCtweets]

Huge milestone for healthy forests. 🌲🔥

#FixOurForests

[PERC @PERCtweets]

Through our fellowships, PERC invites scholars and graduate students to spend time at our HQ in Bozeman, #Montana, working on a research project addressing a pressing environmental challenge.

Apply by Feb. 1 👉 https://t.co/Ii5XLf6QQ1

[PERC @PERCtweets]

The #FixOurForests Act has passed! 🎉🌲

Special thank you to @RepScottPeters and @RepWesterman for their leadership on this critical issue.

[PERC @PERCtweets]

"Wildfires have burned through landscapes larger than Nevada in the past decade. The #FixOurForests Act finally gives us the tools to fight back. Proactive forest restoration, supported by #bipartisan cooperation and streamlined regulations, is not just necessary—it is imperative. The stakes are clear: Lives, communities, and ecosystems depend on our ability to act. We are grateful to @RepWesterman and @RepScottPeters Peters for their leadership on this critical issue.”
– Brian Yablonski, CEO

#FixOurForestsAct

[Hannah Downey @handowney]

Thank you @RepWesterman and @RepScottPeters for your incredible work to improve forest restoration and reduce wildfire risk!

[Rep. Bruce Westerman @RepWesterman]

🚨PASSED!
The House just passed my bill, the Fix our Forests Act, that I proudly cosponsored with @RepScottPeters, to restore forest health, increase resiliency to catastrophic wildfires, and protect communities located dangerously close to wildland urban interfaces. Now, it heads to the Senate, where I look forward to seeing a swift, bipartisan passage.

[Hannah Downey @handowney]

We're hiring a federal policy associate! Come join the great team at @PERCtweets. https://t.co/n4Xc3euGeL

[PERC @PERCtweets]

The #NEPA process makes #wildfires worse by delaying critical restoration tools to fix our #forests.

#LosAngelesFire #WildfireCrisis

[Hannah Downey @handowney]

One of the most amazing parts of this bill is it expands Good Neighbor Authority so states, counties, and tribes can help tackle the wildfire crisis! This has been a priority for @PERCtweets for a long time, and I’m so excited to see it get done. https://t.co/gvFbgNTiEy

[PERC @PERCtweets]

The EXPLORE Act is headed to the President’s desk! A big step for innovative public land mgmt. Thanks to @RepWesterman, @RepRaulGrijalva, @SenJohnBarrasso, & @Sen_JoeManchin for championing creative solutions like public-private partnerships & expanded Good Neighbor Authority.

[Hannah Downey @handowney]

Nearly 25 years ago, a @PERCtweets colleague testified in Congress on the need to involve Good Samaritans in abandoned mine cleanup. We’ve been working towards this day ever since!

A huge thank you to @SenatorHeinrich @SenatorRisch @RepMaloyUtah @Rep_Peltola and @RepSusieLee!

[Martin Heinrich @SenatorHeinrich]

BREAKING: The House has PASSED my Good Samaritan mine clean up bill.

This victory belongs to every person who rolled up their sleeves to fix this longstanding injustice, & I’d like to thank those who have carried the baton to get us to this point.

Next step: @POTUS' signature!

[Hannah Downey @handowney]

When it's this smokey on October 7, it's a sign we need better forest policies.

[Hannah Downey @handowney]

Huge thank you to @RepWesterman and @RepScottPeters for their incredible work to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk!

[Rep. Scott Peters @RepScottPeters]

🚨JUST PASSED🚨

My #FixOurForestsAct with @RepWesterman to restore forest health, reduce catastrophic wildfires that contribute to pollution and climate change, and protect communities from fire threats.

On to the Senate!!

[Sammy Roth @Sammy_Roth]

Holy crap, this chart showing how much acreage has already burned in California this year compared to the last five years — which includes the biggest fire years on record, 2020 and 2021 — is truly terrifying: https://t.co/pWzuzOHbK6 via @grace_2e

[PERC @PERCtweets]

Join PERC for a FREE event premiering our newest short film, "Good Fire, Bad Fire," followed by a panel discussion and reception.

🌲 Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 6 pm to 8:30 pm
🌲 Museum of the Rockies | Bozeman, Montana

Learn more and RSVP at https://t.co/fsF3XLXizV

[PERC @PERCtweets]

"America’s wildfire crisis is getting worse. There is broad agreement that increasing active forest restoration efforts will improve ecosystem health and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires." @handowney @NatResources
https://t.co/yWkGoXuPPf

[Hannah Downey @handowney]

Innovative solutions are needed for our public lands. Thank you @RepWesterman and @RepRaulGrijalva for supporting public-private partnerships, involving visitors in supporting and funding public lands, and expanding Good Neighbor Authority to support recreation!

[House Committee on Natural Resources @NatResources]

IT'S OFFICIAL - The House has passed the EXPLORE ACT! This historic bipartisan bill will have transformative effects on our outdoor recreation economy and our federal lands for generations.