4:46 AM June 2, 2009Sanders 14.2 Environmental Policies in the United States Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future “Act, act, act. You can’t just watch.” - Angeles Serrano Community Activist

4:46 AM June 23, 2016Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future Homework Questions 1.Describe how environmental impact statements are prepared. 2.Describe the role of local government in environmental conservation. 1.Describe how environmental impact statements are prepared. 2.Describe the role of local government in environmental conservation.

4:46 AM June 23, 2016Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future United States in an Environmental Leader  First national park  Yellowstone, 1872  Designated wilderness land  9%  Earth Day  1970, started environmental awareness  Numerous government agencies  Charges with implementing environmental laws

4:46 AM June 23, 2016Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future Environmental Impact Resources  Legislation for environmental assessments.  Proposals must be made for construction of  Dams  Highways  Airports  Any other project that the federal government controls or subsidies.

4:46 AM June 23, 2016Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future Results of Impact Statements  Plans for the construction of the Two Forks Dam on the Platte River, in southwest of Denver, Colorado were modified as the result of an environmental impact statement.

4:46 AM June 23, 2016Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future Influencing National Policy  Write or call your local representatives and let them know your opinion on national policies.  Environmental and Energy Study Institute publish information about environmental issues.  Weekly Bulletin

4:46 AM June 23, 2016Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future State Environmental Policies  Most states have environmental policies that set minimum standards for the environment.  New York has the Department of Environmental Conservation.  Takes care of issues of around New York State.  New York City needs to protect its watersheds.

4:46 AM June 23, 2016Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future Local Communities  Zoning Boards control many local development.  Investigate environmental impact.  Local government often more receptive to citizen input.

4:46 AM June 23, 2016Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future What Type of Community Do You Want?  Without community input, communities can look like this run down factory area.  Concerned communities have worked to improve their environment  Pedestrian malls  Gardens  Cleaner, greener cities

4:46 AM June 23, 2016Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future Hudson Greenway  Hundreds of communities and planning boards along the Hudson River worked together.  The Hudson Valley Greenway will improve the quality of life for all residents of the region.

4:46 AM June 23, 2016Unit 14: Toward a Sustainable Future What Can You Do?  Reuse  Reusable shopping bags cut waste  Reduce  Carpooling reduces traffic  Recycle  Recycling lessens waste and energy to create new products