Abstract
From stills to marijuana crops, our public lands have historically been the home of illicit activity. Methamphetamine production can now be added to the list. However, methamphetamine production presents unique threats and challenges that remain understudied. Methamphetamine production is highly toxic, and the disposal of this waste on forestlands represents a serious and growing environmental crime in the United States. This article examines three forms of collateral damage that the meth threat poses: the environmental consequences of meth production on public lands, the threats to people recreating on public lands, and the potential for impact to gateway and resource-dependent communities. These three interrelated points of impact are documented as ways to understand the scope of this problem on public lands. In light of these findings, we also seek to understand the reasons behind the disparate institutional responses to the threat. We end with recommendations for research and management.
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