A Call to Action is sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation and the Planning and Conservation League. The event offers the opportunity to learn more about the challenges of reversing sprawl, examine various smart growth solutions, and find out how to get involved in efforts to protect vital wildlife habitat and enhance the quality of life in communities. This congress is the inaugural event of ASCE's new Environmental and Water Resources Institute. This event explores critical dependencies between water resources and the environment, and gives the engineering and environmental communities a forum to work together for a sustainable future. It includes eight tracks, one of which is devoted to rural transit.
Participation is free for delegates.
Speakers include Wendell Berry, Wes Jackson, David Orr, Anthony Rodale and Gene Logsdon. This conference sponsored by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board includes presentations and unveiling of new regional bicycle touring maps. This festival sponsored by the Oregon Solar Energy Association and the ORegon Museum of Science and Industry will show the benefits of using solar energy and how to make, use and buy solar-energy products and services. Features hands-on activities, showcase of student solar projects, and new product displays. E-mail SEAO for more information.