Sustainable Communities
Spotlights
Sustainable Communities: In the Library's Rural Collection
USDA. National Agricultural Library. Rural Information Center.
Type of Material: Book Author(s): Christopher Nobbs. Title: Economics, Sustainability, and Democracy : Economics in the era of climate change Published: New York : Routledge, c2012. Description xxiv, 273 p. ; 24 cm. Find this book at your own Library through WorldCat. Or use one of your favorite booksellers to purchase this book. USDA Employee? Use the Login Form to request this title.
Sustainable Development
USDA. Office of the Chief Economist.
"The mission of the Director of Sustainable Development is to advance the principles and goals of sustainable development through partnerships, collaboration, and outreach."
Global Change Data and Information System
United States Global Change Research Program.
"Coordinates and integrates federal research on changes in the global environment and their implications for society."
Waste To Biogas Mapping Tool
United States Environmental Protection Agency.
"...an interactive map created to connect organic waste producers (e.g. grease rendering facilities or food processing facilities) and potential users (e.g. wastewater treatment facilities) for the purpose of biogas production through co-digestion."
The Sustainable Education & Economic Development (SEED) Center
American Association of Community Colleges and ecoAmerica.
"The Sustainability Education and Economic Development (SEED) Center aims to advance sustainability and green workforce development practices at community colleges by sharing innovative models and resources and building the capacity of college administrators, faculty, and staff to contribute as leaders."
DSIRE - Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
North Carolina Solar Center. Interstate Renewable Energy Council. U.S. Department of Energy.
"DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency."
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
USDA. National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE).
Wood to Energy
USDA Forest Service. Forest Products Laboratory.
A Forest Service Research Emphasis for Woody Biomass Utilization.
USDA Gardening Resources
United States Department of Agriculture.
USDA, provides the public with resources related to home gardening, nurseries, horticulture, composting, and landscaping.
Rural Transportation Report
USDA. Agriculture Marketing Service.
"The report reviews transportation and its effect on rural communities, with an emphasis on agricultural transportation."
Rural Development Policy: Main Components of StrategiesUSDA. Economic Research Service.
"Infrastructure, including facilities and equipment for transportation, telecommunications, water, and energy, improves rural quality of life and connects rural America with the urban and global economies. Hence, infrastructure improvements may contribute significantly to rural development strategies."
USDA Energy Investments Map
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
"U.S. Department of Agriculture's Energy Investments web map contains information regarding USDA programs that provide assistance to renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The map displays investment location, type of energy investment, amount of assistance provided and the administering USDA program. The energy investment data is also summarized by state, county and congressional districts to display total number of investments and total dollar amounts obligated by USDA."
Farm Energy Alternatives
National Center for Appropriate Technology. ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.
Includes sections on renewable energy and energy efficiency and publications on topics including energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy options, reducing indirect energy usage and reducing transportation energy.
Local Offices for Water Resources by State
DOI. United States Geological Survey.
"The USGS manages water information at offices located throughout the United States."
Natural Resources Conservation Service
United States Department of Agriculture.
Helps communities and farmers conserve their soil, water, and other natural resources through partnerships by offering need-based technical and financial assistance.
Environmental Planning for Small Communities: A Guide for Local Decision-MakersU.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
This book was developed to act as a tool for local decison-makers who are creating community environmental plans.
American Farmland Trust
American Farmland Trust.
Provides information on farmland conservation, agricultural easement programs, and sustainable land management.
Personal Emissions Calculator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
"Use this online calculator to obtain an estimate of your personal greenhouse gas emissions or your family's greenhouse gas emissions."
Smart Growth Online
Sustainable Communities Network. Smart Growth Network.
"Works to encourage development that serves the economy, community and the environment."
National Rural Transit Assistance ProgramAmerican Public Works Association; Community Transit Association of America. National Transit Resource Center.
National Environmental Services CenterWest Virginia University. National Research Center for Coal and Energy.
Rural and Agricultural TransportationUSDOT. National Transportation Library.
Provides links to information and data on commodities, freight (exports, freight rates, inland waterways, shippers), and infrastructure (capacity, ports, railroads, rural roads).
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