Nicole Karwowski 

About Me

I am an assistant professor at the Montana State University department of Agricultural Economics & Economics. I received my PhD in Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Wisconsin Madison. 

My work focuses on quantifying the role of conservation and nature-based solutions in improving agricultural resiliency. I use econometric methods and remote sensing data to conduct ecosystem valuations that improve land-use decisions. My most recent research examines how wetland restoration impacts crop yields, indemnities, and water quality. My current projects explore the effects of voluntary abatement practices on water quality. This work can guide decision-making that align agricultural productivity with environmental sustainability. My aim to inform cost-effective policy-making is especially pertinent given the increasing impacts of climate change on agriculture and the need for adaptive, resilient practices.

I have an affilitation with the University of Wisconsin Madison Global Land Use and Environment Lab as well as the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center. 

I am a founder of the Big Sky Workshop on the Economics of Agriculture and the Environment, hosted by Montana State University and the Property and Environment Research Center. 

I am originally from the Chicagoland area. I enjoy exploring the natural world through birding, hiking, and rock climbing.