by Frances Lee | Jun 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
by Brandon Parsons, PLA – American RiversJune 10, 2020 A new report by American Rivers and ECONorthwest documents the economic outcomes of urban floodplain restoration on local and state budgets and tax revenue. Here is a link to the project fact sheet and full...
by Frances Lee | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
by Addie Candib, American Farmland TrustMay 27, 2020 According to Farms Under Threat: The State of the States, a new report by American Farmland Trust, millions of acres of America’s agricultural land were developed or converted to uses that threaten farming between...
by Frances Lee | May 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Kathleen Wolf, Ph.D. Photo credit: Guy KramerCOVID-19 has raised so many questions in our lives – and provided a few answers. Abrupt life changes have put into sharp focus what is important and valued. The experience of shelter-in-place, and figuring out how...
by Frances Lee | Apr 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Tracy Stanton This is a repost of an article written by Michelle Ma on the UW News feed. The title says it all, “Dose of nature at home could help mental health, well being during COVID-19.”Here is a brief excerpt from the story:“In light of stay-at-home orders,...
by Frances Lee | Apr 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Tracy Stanton I want to pass along a few articles that caught my attention over the past many weeks. You’ll note the themes and reoccurring importance of local governments: infrastructure, vital services, urban parks and open space. They all touch on some aspect of...
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