Environment
Watershed Planning Becomes Real
Federal legislation to encourage public-private partnerships for watershed planning passes.
East L.A.'s Wetlands
Within the 25-acre Hazard Park on the Eastside, there is a 2-acre wetland section. It is surrounded by development. Protectors are ready to fight.
Order To Stop Crystal Cove Runoff
Nine thousand gallons of effluent has been illegally discharged onto Crystal Cove Beach. Runoff is the prime culprit in coastal pollution.
Congress's Obligation to Nature
New York Times editorial argues why Congress must approve "two of the most important conservation bills in many years."
Rising Lake Puts Corps in Hot Water
The federal government has spent $350 million building levees and moving homes as a rising lake that has already drowned 20,000 acres of land threatens to start a historic flood.
Selling Recycled Motor Oil
Kern County wins Ford Foundation award for retailing used motor oil.
Ecofriendly Wheels Can't Get A Break
Why don't hybrid vehicles with ultra-low-emissions qualify for government incentives while more polluting competitors do?
United States' Poisoned Places
Private companies pumped toxic waste into the environment while doing secret work for the US during the cold war. Now the secret is out.
Asking Questions About the Corps
Washington Post reporter Michael Grunwald will answer your questions about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, its work, and its future.
The Corps' Controversial Projects
The Army Corps of Engineers is involved in some of the nation's most controversial projects .
Engineers of Power Inside the Army Corps
It is the 'largest and most unusual' Federal agency with the power to change the nation's landscape; a Washington Post series reviews the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Stop Building Forest Roads
The US Forest Service has endoresed President Clinton's call to ban road construction on 43 million acres of national forest land.
Twain's Frog Could Limit Development
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to designate 5.4 million acres as critical habitat for the threatened California red-legged frog could limit development in the state.
Bolsa Chica Wetlands Cost Rises
An additional $30 million may be needed to complete the restoration of the 12,000 acres of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands near Huntington Beach.
They're Poisoning Our Kids
Report claims neurological toxins released into the environment are'linked to millions of cases of developmental disabilities in children'.
Plant Buys 'Mobile Offsets' From Trucks
A new San Diego County power plant will convert a truck fleet to natural gas togain pollution credits.
Too Late To Save The Planet?
While we are more aware of environmental implications of our actions, measures to mitigate global warming may take several years to make a difference.
Is California Ready For Big Spill?
Environmentalists and officials disagree over whether California is prepared for a major offshore oil spill.
Potential Harbor Oil Spills Debated
Environment Now reports that Santa Monica Bay and Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors face a spill risk because of a lack of planning.
Houston Regains 'Smoggiest City' Title
Houston has regained the title of the 'Smoggiest City'in nation pulling ahead of Los Angeles.
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
