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Conservation Subdivision Design Handbook
Posted in: Planning Process, Resources by The NACP on September 18, 2009 | No Comments
A report published by Southwest Illinois Resource Conservation and Development, Inc., which describes conservation subdivision design and associated planning techniques. The document includes information about implementation strategies, economic factors, and profitability.
Ocean County Waste Water Planning Ordinance
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An ordinance from Ocean County, New Jersey that established a code to regulate and manage the disposal and cleaning of all wastewater. It also includes a list of penalties for those who violate the ordinance.
Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance
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A link to the expansive land use ordinance from Polk County, Wisconsin that tries to promote public health and safety for its residents.
Sarasota County Land Use Ordinance
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A land development ordinance from Sarasota County, Florida that pays special attention to the construction of new golf courses.
Salt Lake County Landscaping Ordinance Council
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The Active River Areas
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A recent report published by the Nature Conservancy which includes good information about values associated with conservation of riparian corridors. A river protection planning process is described as well.
Cooperating Across Boundaries
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This report, entitled “Cooperating Across Boundaries: Partnerships to Conserve Open Space in Rural America,” describes the impact of excessive development in rural areas and how public lands and rural lifestyles can be negatively impacted. The report provides a number of useful suggestions for conservation partnerships and case study examples are given.
Parks and Smarter Growth
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Innovative Trails
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Outdoor Recreation Participation Study
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Mountain Ridge and Steep Slope Protection Strategics
Posted in: Environmental Protection, Resources by The NACP on September 16, 2009 | No Comments
A recent report compiled by a broad-based stakeholder group in western North Carolina which describes the problems associated with development in steep mountainous areas. The report provides a large array of suggestions, both regulatory and non-regulatory, to address the issue that may be useful to state and local governments experiencing this phenomenon.
National Forests on the Edge
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This report, “National Forests on the Edge: Development Pressures on America’s National Forests and Grasslands,” was recently published by the U.S. Forest Service and it takes a comprehensive approach to describing the impact of development encroachment on public lands. The report documents this phenomenon through a number of case studies. Full narrative is given to the description of various impacts and why it is important to maintain the integrity of public lands.
Urban Stormwater Manual
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A report published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency which describes various stormwater management concepts and techniques. Topics include watershed assessment, local ordinance provisions, and best management practices (BMPs). Useful information is also included about retrofitting of existing facilities and developments.
Turning Conservative Dollars into Smart Growth Opportunities
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A report published by the Environmental Law Institute which outlines how local communities can reach conservation goals by leveraging grants and other financial resources and coordinating various planning efforts to achieve mutually supporting ends. Particular attention is paid to encouraging coordination between state and local government and a number of case studies are provided.
Planning for a Sustainable Future
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Across the country, cities are going green and sharing their successes. Graduate students from Columbia University designed The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published this handbook, which was designed by graduate students from Columbia University, to help your community “go green.” This is a great resource for counties and municipalities looking for ways to enhance their sustainability through a variety of tools and techniques.
Publications Released to Fight Fire with Community Action and Preparedness
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Small briefing paper with links to a number of useful publications about planning in the rural – urban interface to minimize the threat of wildfire damage.
Alameda County Civic Green Building and Bay-Friendly Landscaping Ordinance
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An ordinance from Alameda County, California that encourages economic and environmental health throughout the county by funding projects in both the public and private sector that incorporate green building practices and landscaping.
DuPage County
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An in depth look at the environmental policy of DuPage County, Illinois, which created programs to protect the environment and that improved the health of residents and businesses that are located within it boarders over a twelve year period.
Sarasota County Sustainability Policy
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Comprehensive sustainable plan of Sarasota County, Florida. The plan includes what the county is doing to reduce its impact on the environment in ways that are both beneficial to its economy and its resident’s quality of life.
The Active Outdoor Recreation Economy
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A short and concise publication from the Outdoor Industry Foundation which describes the outdoor recreation industry and documents the financial contribution it makes to the national economy.