Sue Lurie - Oregon State University

Abstract

Presented at a workshop entitled "Stepping toward the future: marketing environmental services on working lands of the American West" on May 23-25, 2011 on the CSU campus. The purpose of the workshop was to bring together regional and national leaders from the ranching community, conservation organizations, businesses, universities, and government to explore ways to catalyze the development of payments for ecosystem services in Colorado and across the American West. Over 80 participants attended the conference, which also highlighted the CCC's work to create an ecosystem marketplace in northern Colorado. ; Includes recorded video presentation. ; In Panel discussion #4, a diverse set of businesses, project developers and academics discuss why businesses should become involved in ecosystem markets, but also issues that face businesses regarding participating in such markets. Moderated by Stephanie Gripne from the University of Colorado. ; In this video is Sue Lurie from Oregon State University.