Two part narration of the development of the Northwest Environmental Education Center (NEEC) is presented. Part I outlines its 13-year history relating problems and procedures of fund raising and organizational endorsement. Part II enumerates the program, its philosophy, evolution, and present status. (BL)

In the mid-1800's, the canal system in the U.S. was thriving. But, by the end of that century, roads and railways had replaced these commercial thoroughfares. Renewed interest in the abandoned canals is now resulting in renovation and ecological site development in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. (MA)

Investigation has revealed that usable rooftop space in New York City is approximately 20,000 acres. Haus-Rucker, Inc. is studying this unexplo red urban edge and plans to stimulate interest in this area. Suggestions for imaginative development of these spaces include utilization of hotels, brownstones, and other building types. (MA)

By building Harvard University's Pusey Library largely below grade, the area's basic topography was preserved. (Author/MLF)

Included are several papers presenting ideas for developing outdoor land laboratories. Included are procedures used in developing outdoor laboratories as educational laboratories, community and school uses of the facilities, landscaping, and various natural science, mathematics and art uses. Sources of help in initiating and maintaining the school…

Describes efforts to evaluate and map the susceptibility of barrier islands to damage from storms, erosion, rising sea levels and other natural phenomena. Presented are criteria for assessing the safety and hazard potential of island developments. (WB)

A Tennessee farm finds it profitable to raise cattle on reclaimed land. (Author)

Examines the major aspects of school grounds design and development. Focuses on a consultative case study involving the staff and the students in the Programs for Aboriginal and Islander Students at Salisbury. Contains details of the landscape design. (DDR)

School administrators should view site acquisition, development, and maintenance as an investment, not a cost. (Author/MLF)

According to the document, Americans within the last few generations have changed their way of living from rural to urban life; are enjoying higher living standards; and, in the process, have polluted the natural environment through improper planning and lack of environmental education. It is believed that the human relationship to the environment…

This publication is concerned with the selection, development, and utilization of school sites in regard to both long-range and functional planning. Recommendations are presented to aid in the selection and development of more adequate and functional school grounds. Procedures illustrate approaches which may be used to determine school site…

A collaborative effort is desirable in the design of school buildings and grounds. In site development of school grounds, effective school board work not only requires a workable plan but good construction details and proper specifications which will result in a first-class job and insure minimum maintenance costs. The most effective way to…