Colleges and universities throughout the Western states report a wide range of water-saving practices. (MLF)

Current trends in park maintenance are overviewed, including maintenance impact statements, avoidance of cost through efficient use and national resource conservation, horticultural accomplishments that influence maintenance management, and vandalism prevention. (CB)

Outlines culturally based political and legal strategies used by the indigenous peoples of New Zealand to retain or regain control of fisheries, forests, and land. Emphasizes the need to integrate tribal culture and history into the general education system of New Zealand, thereby underpinning customary tribal rights. (SV)

Describes how and why plant habitats naturally change. Focuses on changing flora of New York's Pine Bush dune flats and the McLean Bog. (NEC)

Environmentalism and feminism are important social movements that are interconnected. In American literature the drive to conquer and control the wilderness has been a characteristic of the white North American male. A reversing of this now critically dangerous perception of nature must incorporate feminist ideals. (RM)

Information is provided on the 1976 Democratic and Republican presidential candidates' positions on issues related to conservation and the environment. This information was drawn from public statements, official administration positions (state and federal) and candidate questionnaires prepared by the National League of Conservation Voters. (BT)

Described are the values of a forest ecosystem in terms of its products and processes, and the dangers posed to such ecosystems by the pollution stresses of urbanizations and transportation. Included are options available to slow or stop forest destruction and degradation. (SL)

The field of environmental education has sometimes been compared to a thriving, robust tree with the tree's many branches representing the diversity and variety in the field. Given the differing definitions, the many programs, the plethora of materials, and the fractal like growth of the field, perhaps the comparison with a tree is apt. But, what…

Complete coverage on the establishment, maintenance, and management of natural turfgrass sports surfaces in Australia and overseas is provided. The book's 20 articles are divided into four sections covering: (1) the technical aspects of turfgrass growth and development; (2) business, administration, contract development and management; (3) the…

Education about sustainability is the foundation of conservation efforts. This publication was designed to inform and inspire individuals and communities that may be contemplating or already undertaking efforts to promote community sustainability. The four stories in this booklet are: (1) "Coastal Community Connections"; (2)…

Suggests using techniques of artificial insemination and/or superovulation with embryo transplant as methods of increasing captive populations of rare mammals. (AL)

An examination of the moral obligation of the present generation to future generations must take into consideration population, conservation, and genetic and environmental issues. Five presuppositions about the nature of humanity in the future are discussed. (AM)

Examines how the livestock reduction plan enforced by the Federal government in the 1930s resulted in drastically negative ecological, economic, and health consequences for the Navajo people. Describes manifestations of Navajo criticism and resistance. (GC)

Describes a variety of learning activities for teaching elementary and junior high students about air, water, and energy conservation techniques. Suggests community resources, social studies objectives, language skills, and 20 activities. (CK)

Discussed are the energy conservation activities and responsibilities of one state energy office, the Minnesota Energy Agency, and the obstacles and constraints it faces in delivering its services. Suggestions are presented for resolving these difficulties and for improving the efficiency with which the agency manages its program. (Author/DS)