Environment
Conservation Grazing
A unique conservation deal for 3,000 acres in San Mateo County, CA will result in an experiment in "conservation grazing."
Majority Of Wetlands Replacements Fail
A study by the Washington State Department of Ecology concludes that 13% of replacement wetlands fully succeed.
Portugal Creates Europe's Largest Artificial Lake
Portugal creates Europe's largest dam and artificial lake. The project will flood habitat of rare species, drown Stone Age art, and provide water to the country's dry and poor mainland region.
Oil Drilling Allowed Near Utah National Parks
The Bush administration allows oil drilling near two popular Utah national parks. Officials say impact is minimal but scientists say recovery could take decades.
San Diego's Sewage Problems
The City of San Diego, CA is criticized for failing to address chronic sewage spills.
Florida's Brownfields Program Is Ineffective
State auditors report claims that of the 67,000 acres of brownfields in Florida, only 15 acres have been cleaned up.
Eco-tourism Has Its Own Costs
The Canadian coastal village of Tofino has turned to eco-tourism to save the village. But there are severe impacts as well.
Land Managers Discuss Fragmented Ecosystems
A seminar addresses the challenges of managing fragmented habitats.
The Environmental Cost Of Meat
Growing meat consumption around the world has catastrophic environmental consequences.
Klamath Water Wars: Federal Biologists' Efforts Unjustified
The National Academy of Sciences says federal scientists had "no substantial scientific foundation" to protect endangered fish by denying water to farmers in the drought-striken Klamath Basin under the Endangered Species Act.
Los Angeles Goes Green
Los Angeles is no longer content to be the smoggy, energy-hogging city of the past.
Eco-friendly Development With 'Rain Gardens'
"Rain gardens" can filter and cleanse polluted urban storm water.
Broward County Losing Ground In Green Space Battle
Broward County, FL., is losing the battle over the last remaining pristine green space.
Mountain Ecosystems Threatened
A U.N. report warns that mountain ecosystems around the world are in danger of suffering long-term environmental damage.
Advocating For A Green City
Richard Register is the Berkeley, California's chief spokesman for building a 'Green' Berkeley.
The 57th National U.S. Park
A unique public-private collaboration will will create America's newest national park and ensure the vast aquifer will be protected forever.
Utah Gov. Seeks Federal Protection For Desert Land
Utah's Governer Mike Leavitt is seeking federal protection and national monument status for San Rafael Swell in the desert of southeastern Utah.
Alternatives For Storm Water Holding Ponds
Fairfax County, VA, is searching for environmentally friendly alternatives to storm water holding ponds.
Peirce: Landmark Brownfields Changes
Neal Peirce writes that there is a strong new national commitment to recovering brownfields.
An Environmentalist Finally Gets It Right
Reason Magazine reviews The Skeptical Environmentalist, by Bjorn Lomborg and concludes that an environmentalist finally "gets it right."
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.
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
