Environment
$4 Million USTfields Project Will Clean Up 40 Sites
EPA is accepting proposals for financial assistance for USTfields Pilots -- abandoned and contaminated properties.
Training For Communities With Brownfields
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will provide $2 million in training for residents in communities impacted by brownfields.
Preventing Runoff With Rubber Dams
In an attempt to divert runoff and improve the quality of Orange County, CA beaches, a system including rubber dams will be used.
Analysis Of The Forest Service's Sierra Nevada Plan
In California, a new Forest Service plan for the Sierra Nevada gives precedence to endangered species, trees, and streams over logging, recreation, and other uses.
Citizen's Group Fights Desalination Plant
A Tampa environmental group is challenging a Florida state permit allowing a desalination plant to discharge concentrated brine into the Tampa Bay.
Florida Legislature Fails To Act On 'Polluters Pay' Mandate
The Florida Legislature has failed to act on a voter mandate known as "Polluters Pay" that allows sugar growers and other farmers responsible for pollution to be taxed to support the cleanup of the Everglades.
Why Texas Cities Will Stop Recycling
For some Texas cities, recycling is five times more expensive than burying waste in a landfill.
Protecting The 'Gunks'
Environmental groups are interested in protecting the Shawangunk Mountains.
Global Project To Plant 5.5 Billion Trees
A global project plans to plant 5.5 billion trees on rural farms in developing countries claiming that agroforestry has conservation benefits and provides economic diversification.
Fighting Fire With Fire: A New Approach
The decades-long practice of stamping out all forest fires is blamed for the large destructive forest fires of recent years. A new strategy would allow planned burning and logging to prevent such disasters. Some environmental groups oppose the plan.
Understanding Stormwater
A expert takes an irreverent look at how our ideas about stormwater have changed.
Maryland's Governor Wants Coastal Protection
Governor of Maryland, Parris N. Glendening, is concerned about the destruction of wetlands and is seeking coastal protections.
DuPage County Unveils Large Trails Project
DuPage County, IL, unveiled its largest trails project in a decade to create 46 miles of uniterrupted regional bike and running trails.
Call For Stricter Development Controls in Florida
Environmentalists urge Florida governor Jeb Bush to impose tighter controls on development is some counties.
Report: California's 'Missing Linkages'
The complete report "Missing Linkages: Restoring Connectivity to the California Landscape" is available online.
Linking Habitat Areas Crucial For Wildlife
Report titled "Missing Linkages" emphasizes the importance of linking habitat areas in California.
Great Parks Award Winners 2001
Great Parks/Great Cities Awards honor parks and other public spaces for their role in revitalizing North American communities.
Conserved Water Shouldn't Go To Support Sprawl
Pam Johnson and Tom Geiger don't want the water conserved by Seattle residents to go to support new sprawl.
Sprawl Causing Serious Water Shortages
Sprawl is one of the causes responsible for water shortages around the nation in regions as unlikely as rainy Seattle, other parts of water-rich Pacific Northwest, and counties around Lake Michigan.
Nature's 'Water Towers' Disappearing
Evergreen mountain forests,known as "cloud forests" for being almost permanently enveloped in mist, are rich in biodiversity and provide fresh clean water. They are threatened by logging and global warming.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
