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Community Toolbox
One focus of the William D. Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural
Resources concerns the consequences of growth and development in our region. Of
particular interest are private property rights, cultural and historic
preservation, social consequences of growth, community health, taxation,
economic development, tourism, water quality and availability, zoning and local
planning, conservation of natural resources, community collaboration and public
policy issues. The toolbox was constructed to provide communities with a body of
knowledge and a resource to support the development of strategic plans for the
management of sustainable growth and development.
Conservation
Directory
Directory of organizations and offices in Wyoming and the region related to
environmental advocacy, community assistance, commodity groups, government
agencies, and research/education groups.
References
Selected references found in journals, books, and on the internet on
topics related to collaborative decision making and natural resource management.
Links
Related internet sources of information for environmental and natural resource
issues.
Helga Otto Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources
Wyoming Open Spaces Initiative
University of Wyoming
Dept. 3971
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071-2000
(307) 766-5080
e-mail: ienr@uwyo.edu