Data rich and information poor : a report to the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service /

"November 1995."

The limits of human development and the use of energy and natural resources

The development of nations is an unquestionable requirement. A lot of challenges concerning health, education and economy are present. A discussion on these development models has occupied the minds of decision makers in recent years. When energy supply and demand is considered, the situation becomes critical and the crucial question is: how to improve the quality of life of developing countries based on available models of development that are related to the life style of developed countries, for which the necessary use and waste of energy are present? How much energy is essential to humanity for not so as to endangering the survival conditions of future generations? the human development index (HDI) establishes the relationship among energy use, economic growth and social growth. Here it can be seen that 75% of the world population has a significant energy consumption potential. This is a strong reason to consider that the sustainable development concepts on energy policies are strategic to the future of the planet. This paper deals with the importance of seeking alternative development models for human development balance, natural resources conservation and environment through rational energy use concepts. (c) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

State policies for the management of growth and natural resources /

" A systematic statement of current major state agency operational policies, grounded in state law, relating state responsibilities for growth management. "

Landowners guide to natural resources management incentives /

"September 2002."

Prairie parklands : an inventory of the region's resources /

"A project of the critical trends assessment program."

Report on Chicago Park District Lagoon & Natural Area Rehabilitation Project, Cook County /

This project is for the ecological rehabilitation of lagoons and natural communities at 24 parks within the Chicago Park District. The development of Chicago's lagoon system began shortly after the State of Illinois created the Chicago Park District in 1869. The lagoons were expanded over the next 50 years into 14 parks and they have become extremely important ecologic, recreation, and historic resources. A variety of factors over the last 140 years have contributed to the current deteriorated condition of the lagoons which require the expenditure of funds for major rehabilitation activities. Age of infrastructure, erosion, and sedimentation were the natural forces at work; however, the lagoons' popularity and lack of comprehensive management plan also contributed. All of the lagoons are eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic places as major contributing features. Additionally, the lagoons in Columbus, Garfield, Humboldt, Jackson, Lincoln, Sherman and Washington Parks are historic landmarks. The Park District has already invested over $5 million for partial lagoon restoration at Humboldt, Douglas, Sherman, McKinley, Riis and Garfield Parks, and additional work is required.

The Illinois Big Rivers : an inventory of the region's resources /

Statement of responsibility from P. [3] of cover.

The Embarras River basin : an inventory of the region's resources /

"A product of the Critical Trends Assessment Program (CTAP) and the Ecosystems Program of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)."

The Illinois Headwaters : an inventory of the region's resources.

"A product of the Critical Trends Assessment Program (CTAP) and the Ecosystems Program of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)"--P. [2] of cover.

The Illinois River bluffs : an inventory of the region's resources /

Statement of responsibility from P. [3] of cover.

The Kishwaukee River Basin : an inventory of the region's resources /

"A product of the Critical Trends Assessment Program (CTAP) and the Ecosystems Program of the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR)"--P. [2] of cover.

The Mackinaw River Basin : an inventory of the region's resources / [Susan L. Post].

"A product of the Critical Trends Assessment Program (CTAP) and the Ecosystems Program of the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR)"--P. [2] of cover.

The Spoon River basin : an inventory of the region's resources 1998 /

"A product of the Critical Trends Assessment Program (CTAP) and the Ecosystems Program of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)--P. [2] of cover.

The upper Des Plaines River basin : an inventory of the region's resources /

"A project of the Critical Trends Assessment Program (CTAP and the Ecosystems Program of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)"--P. [2] of cover.

Future challenges in renewable natural resources : proceedings of a national workshop, January 22-25, 1979, Rosslyn, Virginia.

Issued Sept. 1979.