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.December 1995
This report examines the International Joint Commission’s existing approaches to protecting shared boundary water resources, evaluates its effectiveness in doing so, and identifies specific, practical proposals for strengthening its capacity to achieve environmental protection.
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This report now provides a follow-up to the Blueprint and reviews the status of various community efforts throughout the Commonwealth to protect natural resources and enhance both economic health and quality of life. Unfortunately, the Virginia Task Force on Sustainable Development concluded its deliberations without making any recommendations about how the Commonwealth can implement sustainable development. Nevertheless, a number of sustainability projects are already under way in Virginia.
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This report analyzes stakeholder attitudes about key issues concerning the verification of innovative environmental technologies, addressing such questions as: Would verification make a difference in the purchase of innovative environmental technology by technologies purchasers and users? Would verification make a difference in the approval of innovative environmental technologies by state and federal permit reviewers and regulators? This study includes a review of verification models as well as policy recommendations based on the results of the stakeholder survey.
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December 1995
Public and private development and management decisions can -- and have -- resulted in losses and degradation of Indiana`s biological diversity. Sometimes these losses occur because of a lack of knowledge about the many opportunities that exist in Indiana for conservation and restoration activities. Many individuals, companies, institutions, and government agencies could contribute to protecting biological diversity if they recognized its economic value and social benefits. This publication identifies Indiana laws, policies, and institutions that affect the state`s biological diversity.
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