Resource Management & Protection

Promote the management of natural resources as interrelated parts of life-supporting ecosystems. Promote resource conservation, stewardship, and long-range planning, with the responsibility for managing natural resources shared by all levels of government. Preserve the physical, chemical and biological integrity of the ecosystem with maximum protection of public health and the environment.

Climate

Climate Change

Climate change is here and already changing our world. Bold climate action is needed now!

The evidence of climate change is all around us. More frequent and intense storms. Deadly heat waves and massive wild fires. Melting glaciers, rising sea levels and coastal flooding. These rapid and devastating changes highlight the urgent need for action — by all of us — as individuals and collectively — in our communities, at the state and federal levels, and internationally.

NATURAL RESOURCES: Energy

Submitted by Lexington (MA) in August 2020.

Position

We support conservation of energy in the community.

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Natural Resources Management - Land Use

Submitted by in April 2020.

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Limiting Single-Use Plastics

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in April 2020.

News

On Thursday, April 16, the LWV-PA cosponsored an interactive meeting that included a panel of experts and local activists.

Environmental Policy - Water

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2020.

Position

WATER POLICY IN RHODE ISLAND

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Environmental Policy - Land Use

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2020.

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LAND USE POLICY IN RHODE ISLAND

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Land Use

Submitted by Copper Country in January 2020.

Position

1. the premise that land is a finite resource and that land ownership, whether public or private, carries responsibility for stewardship; 2. land use planning and zoning that reflects conservation and wise management of resources; 3. identification and protection of areas of critical concern, including wetlands, shore lands, and unique scenic, historical and cultural sites; 4. acquisition of land for public use; 5. review of environmental, social, and economic impacts of major public and private developments including the Keweenaw National Historical Park, local historic districts, proposed parks and the U.S. 41 corridor; and 6. citizen access to the land use planning process.

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