This article discusses the programs used by the Fairfax County Water Authority to establish an effective rate structure. Options investigated include the ascending block scale, winter-summer differential, and year-round billing charges based on peak-season, quarterly use. (AS)

Explaining the basis of Indian water rights, including the Winters doctrine, this article includes a report on President Carter's recently proposed water policy, a summary of the Comptroller General's report on reserved water rights in response to the President's proposal, and a synopsis of a water quantification bill to be introduced in the 96th…

The article is a brief survey of the use of fire by American Indians as fire ecologists, and the ultimate decision to return to tradition. (NQ)

There are numerous bird species that will nest only in dead or dying trees. Current forestry practices include clearing forests of these snags, or dead trees. This practice is driving many species out of the forests. An illustrated example of bird succession in and on a tree is given. (MA)

Offers a tribute to the author of Small Is Beautiful. Cites examples of ways in which Shumacher's style helped to simplify complex economic issues. (CP)

Draws attention to the increasing dangers of cadmium pollution, its major sources, and its scope of damage to humans and animals. (GA)

Suggests studying New York's wetlands, both in the classroom and in the field, to illustrate ecological concepts of diversity, succession, and adaptation and to learn about their importance in controlling flooding, erosion, and pollution. (NEC)

Discusses how to incorporate the teaching of issues as well as natural history into environmental education to build environmentally aware citizens. Describes several issues-oriented curriculums which all use direct student participation in environmental conservation. (NEC)

Reviews survey results which assessed possible long-term perceived benefits of Youth Conservation Corps participants. Mean score differences on ten scales showed a consistent pattern of small benefits for the accepted applicants as compared to the applicants who did not participate in the program. (ML)

Describes a program, developed in a small Vermont elementary school, that centered on world hunger and global awareness by involving students in helping stop food waste during lunch. Community members and businesses pledged money as an incentive for stopping waste, and the money raised went to UNICEF. (MD)

A hypothetical secretary of the interior addresses the National Audubon Society on the 100th anniversary in the year 2005, providing answers for the environmental problems caused by our current myopia. (RM)

Analysis of eight magazine articles on tropical rain deforestation indicates that almost half the pertinent information concerning the subject is missing. (FL)

Franklin County, Ohio, is utilizing new techniques in a program of natural area management, which can be used in any metropolitan park area. (SK)

In this educational supplement, the requirements for successfully luring birds, mammals and other wildlife to the home are presented. Information concerning appropriate feeding stations, type of feed, water supply, beneficial plants and adequate shelter is detailed. (BT)

Research in the area of environmental attitudes and natural resource use during the past century was reviewed. The three periods of greatest historical interest parallel the chronology of the movement itself. A preservation-utilitarian division and historiographical themes of conflict and consensus are reflected by its historians. (Author/AM)