Environment
Humboldt's Environmental Deal
A forest deal is cutting heavily into Pacific Lumber's Business in Humboldt County.
Water War Counterattack
The public counterattack in the San Joaquin Valley's newest water war surfaces as Kern County confront Westlands Water District.
Disease Devastating California Oaks
Thousands of tanoak trees up and down the California coast, are falling victim to a new disease.
Seeing Clearly at Lake Tahoe
Urbanization is causing Lake Tahoe waters to lose famed clarity.
Water Re-Use
Press Democrat editorial applauds the Coalition forSustainable Agriculture for applying for Santa Rosa wastewater to use onnorth county farms.
Pollution Rules Tighten Squeeze on Power Supply
Power officials stated that the state's energy crisis may worsen if regulators don't ease air pollution restrictions.
'Green Power' Companies Could Benefit
Green energy providers may be able to offer Californians analternative power source that is not subject to the power spikesoccurring in the deregulated energy market by establishing a fixed ratefor their customers.
Plant's Plan Hinges on Air Quality
The California Energy Commission issued its first statusreport for a proposed expansion of Contra Costa Power Plant just east ofAntioch, stating that air quality and public health are the mostimportant issues identified so far.
Peidmont May Meet Garbage Goal
City of Piedmon will probably meet state goal due to success of its curbside recycling and green waste programs.
Both Sides Dig In For Water War
At stake is 30% of the San Joaquin River's annual flow -- with dramatic impacts on downstream planning efforts.
Fighting Runoff Pollution
Fight to reduce runoff pollution will needbroad public cooperation.
San Joaquin Water Wars Get Vicious
The huge Westlands Water District has launched a "sneak attack" by filing a legal claim to water that irrigates much of the the San Joaquin Valley.
Roadless Lands: 'Sentimental Neglect' of Our Forests?
Are initiatives like Clinton's "Roadless Lands" plan to blame for the forest fires burning up the West and the worst fire season in 50 years?
Development Threatens Desert Tortoise Habitat
Plans for development in Southern Nevada could devastate thousands of acres of pristine desert habitat of the federally-protected threatened desert tortoises.
How Clean Is the Surf?
Progress on EPA's program to protect the public from the hazards of sewage and other pollution at beaches has been scattered.
Profiles of Clean Air Innovation
Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals releases report profiling cities' success in improving air quality.
Coastline Pollution Worst In Nation
California had more than half of the nation's total beach closures or postings. The problem is even more acute in Southern California counties. Runoff from streets and lawns is the primary threat.
California Leads Nation in Beach Closures
California led the nation with 3,547 beach closings and warnings.
Nation's Beach Closings Soar
Number of U.S. pollution-related beach closings and warnings increased 50 percent from 1997 to 1999.
Tahoe Plans Lake Cleanup
Efforts to restore Lake Tahoe are finally starting to gain speed.
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
