The “Delta”
covers 738,000 acres in a maze of islands, rivers and sloughs at the confluence
of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, and several tributaries. The 58
islands are framed by 1,000 miles of rivers and sloughs and the Delta receives
its water from over 40% of the state’s land area. As noted in the newly released Bay-Delta Conservation Plan,
produced by the...
Competition for ocean resources continues to expand, with wind and tidal energy, aquaculture, fishing, recreational boating, utility construction, mining and conservation of ecosystem services the subject of increasing controversy in New England and nationally. While there is growing interest in ecosystem-based management and stakeholder participation in the science and policy dimensions of these issues, real on-the ground policies that effectively balance competing interests, sustains resources and protects important ecological values has...
Are you a homeowner, interested in finding ways to make your home or investment property more sustainable? Then listen to Beverly Craig (1994) discuss lessons learned from six years working on improving the water and energy performance of multifamily affordable housing with Homeowner's Rehab, a nonprofit that owns over 1,000 units of affordable housing in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They "green" their portfolio by installing energy efficient devices in their properties, which helps them meet both financial and social goals.
She answers questions including:
Thanks to a Switzer Foundation Professional Development Grant, I had the opportunity in January to attend the 13th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment, titled “Disasters and Environment: Science, Preparedness and Resilience.” The conference brought together experts from many disciplines and sectors to delve into the complex challenges associated with preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural disasters.
The insights I gained at the conference will certainly enrich my work with...
