New recommended reading from the NRLC!
The Strip Mining Handbook PDF Print E-mail
miners2.jpgWe are very happy to announce the release of a pre-publication draft of the new edition of The Strip Mining Handbook.  The draft Handbook can be accessed here:  The Strip Mining Handbook
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 January 2010 )
 
CFLR Program Interim Field Guide PDF Print E-mail

Congress, under Title IV of Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (PDF, 40 KB), established the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration (CFLR) Program.

The purpose of the CFLR Program is to encourage the collaborative, science-based ecosystem restoration of priority forest landscapes.

Read more about CFLR Progam proposals, selection, and funding...

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 November 2009 )
 
Deep Lessons in Collaboration PDF Print E-mail
Written by highly experienced consultants and practitioners for individuals and leaders who want to learn about the complexities of collaboration – as well as expand their choices in constructively managing important and challenging issues, the book encompasses six in-depth case studies, many of which involve our natural resources.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 29 September 2009 )
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ELI Handbook Explains New and Successful Strategies in Western Water Policy PDF Print E-mail
Western Water in the 21st Century identifies the various ways in which 12 Western States have addressed practical and legal challenges to promoting strategic, sustainable water management. It is designed to inform everyone from the casual observer to experienced engineers and legislators, providing a platform that that will help us all think strategically about preparing for the many challenges in water use that lie ahead. You can download the full report by clicking on the cover image, or visit the Environmental Law Institute online.
Last Updated ( Friday, 21 August 2009 )
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Water on the Rocks: Oil Shale Water Rights in Colorado PDF Print E-mail

grand_lake2_500px.jpgIn a groundbreaking study, Western Resource Advocates catalogued all the water rights that have been acquired by oil shale interests, or could be used by them, to develop oil shale on a commercial scale.  The volume of both water and rights is staggering.
The report, complete with interactive maps, is available in its entirety, by section, or in overview form by clicking here:  Western Resource Advocates... 



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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 22 April 2009 )