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March 9, 2010  
 
 
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RESEARCH

Rainwater as a Resource
This 50-page report offers a candid description of the integrated, multi-partner process used to implement three projects that showcase alternative technologies for capturing and using stormwater.

Other Current Research:
Parking Spaces Outnumber Drivers
Engineered Soils for Parking Lots
City Trees Sustainability Guidelines

 

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PUBLIC POLICY

2010 Advocacy Agenda
ACT's Policy Committee set five priorities for this year's national advocacy agenda. Please take action today!

Other Public Policy Initiatives:
SBA Tree Planting Program
Climate Bill
Green Communities Act



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FUNDING

Sustainable Communities Planning

(Deadline: March 12)- HUD is seeking input on how the new Sustainable Communities Planning Grant Program should be structured in order to have the most meaningful impact on sustainable regional planning.

Other Funding Opportunities:
Pollution Prevention Grant
Garden Crusader Awards
TogetherGreen Innovation Grants

Home Depot Foundation Sustainable Community Development Awards

 

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