Research Reports
ELI publishes Research Reports available for free download that present the analysis and conclusions of the policy studies ELI undertakes to improve environmental law and policy. These reports contribute to education of the profession and disseminate diverse points of view and opinions to stimulate a robust and creative exchange of ideas. Those publications, which express opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the Institute, its Board of Directors, or funding organizations, exemplify ELI’s commitment to dialogue with all sectors.May 2013
Recent floods have caused billions of dollars in damages in the Cedar River watershed. While these floods spurred local collaborative efforts (e.g., the Cedar River Watershed Coalition) to address flood recovery and mitigation in the watershed, as memories of the flood fade it will become harder to achieve real and effective results. The challenge now is to determine how to translate these watershed-wide efforts into successful projects that provide flood protection and conservation benefits for your community.
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Recent floods have caused billions of dollars in damages in the Cedar River watershed. While these floods spurred local collaborative efforts (e.g., the Cedar River Watershed Coalition) to address flood recovery and mitigation in the watershed, as memories of the flood fade it will become harder to achieve real and effective results. The challenge now is to determine how to translate these watershed-wide efforts into successful projects that provide flood protection and conservation benefits for your community.
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April 2013
A review of the potential for seafood traceability systems to reduce illegal catch and mislabeling.
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February 2013
Siting Wind Energy Facilities – What Do Local Elected Officials Need to Know? is a brief guide to aid local officials in understanding commercial-scale wind siting. Local government officials presented with potential wind energy projects in their municipalities often find that clear and concise answers to their citizens ’ concerns can be difficult to locate.
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