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Explore More
about working landscapes by checking out these Web links. Remember
to keep in mind who the sponsors of these Web sites are and what
their interests might be.
All sites organized by working landscape issues.
Agriculture
Institute
for Cultural Landscape Studies
Working Farm Landscapes explores working landscape issues that relate
to farms. Sponsored by the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University,
this site pulls together online resources from many different sources.
Expect some difficult, but worthwhile information.
Economic
Development
Agroforestry
Opportunities
The University of Minnesota provides some ways to use forestry on
the farm.
The
Office of Surface Mining
This is a slideshow of how former mines that have been reclaimed.
Government's
Presence
CNN
"'Crown Jewels' of U.S. Parks Endangered." What is allowed
in the National Park Service system? Are all parks given the same
treatment? This article explores issues surrounding the parks.
National
Park Conservation Association
This organization lists ten parks in the U.S. that are endangered.
Find out why.
Reston
Association (RA)
This association is made up of property owners or renters of residential
in a housing association in Reston, Virginia. The RA is "responsible
for maintenance and environmental protection of 1,100 acres of open
space; educational and recreational programming; the administration
of the covenants related to the design and maintenance of property
in Reston; and issues which promote the peace, health, comfort,
safety and general welfare of its members." This link takes
you to the page of covenants that govern single family residences.
Included are regulations on fences, dog houses, security lighting,
handicap accessibility, and much More You'll need Adobe
Acrobat Reader to view the covenants.
The
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
This organization works to protect, preserve, and enhance Iowa's
natural resources. One of the ways it accomplishes these goals is
through conservation
easements. This link takes you to a list of options available
to landowners who wish to protect their land for future generations.
Is
a Working Landscape Desirable?
University
of Minnesota, Extension Service
These pages look at the relationship between Minnesotans and their
land. Many topics relate directly to working landscapes.
Wild
Places
Scientific American Frontiers has a whole site dedicated to wild
places. Learn about biodiversity from the man who coined the term.
Or read how prairies and bison are related.
Loess
Hills In-Depth
Prairie
Frontier
Interested in the kinds of flowers and grasses native to prairies?
This online catalog has great pictures and information.
Iowa
Prairies Splendor in the Grass
Gary Tonhouse has put together an amazing photo gallery. You will
be amazed by the wildlife and plants. A picture is worth a thousand
words.
Museum
in the Classroom Project: Prairie Animals
Sponsored by Holmes Middle School and Chicago Academy of Sciences,
this site looks at prairie organisms that are threatened, endangered,
extirpated, and extinct. Aren't familiar with those terms? This
site explains it.
Iowa
State University, Department of Agriculture
Learn about trees that are native to Iowa.
Department
of Natural Resources
Learn about the 148 fishes that are found in Iowa.
Iowa
Prairie Network (IPN)
The IPN's mission is to facilitate the learning, teaching, enjoyment
and protection of Iowa's prairie heritage. Includes information
on where Iowa's remnant prairies are located.
Louisiana
Loess Fossils and Loess
Loess deposits can be found all over the world. Paul V. Heinrich's
personal Web site looks at archeology in Louisiana. Check out his
Loess Fossils page for information on loess fossils in Louisiana.
The
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
This online publication from the USGS looks at the geology of the
Loess Hills. It contains infrared images, diagrams, and information
about erosion and other issues troubling the area.
Natural
Resources
Iowa DNR Energy
and Geological Resources Division
Visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Energy and Geological
Resources Division for information on Iowa's Geology and natural
resources. Be sure to check out their Browse
Area featuring links to information, photographs, and maps related
to Loess Hills geology , national status, erosion and more!
Agroforestry
Opportunities
The University of Minnesota provides some ways to use forestry on
the farm.
The
Office of Surface Mining
This is a slideshow of how former mines that have been reclaimed.
Iowa
Herpetology
This site lists the reptiles and amphibians you'll find in Iowa.
Scientific
American Frontiers
Explore"Wild Places." This Web site covers
a wide range of topics including finding space for bison, endangered
animal species, and Boston Harbor's efforts to clean the water.
Neighbor
Versus Neighbor
DNR
The Water Quality division of the Iowa DNR is responsible for water
quality within the state. Animal Feeding Operations (cattle and
hog lots) are under great debate. This site provides the regulations
for these operations.
Public
Versus Private Ownership
Iowa
Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
"The department's mission is to manage, protect, conserve,
and develop Iowa's natural resources in cooperation with other public
and private organizations and individuals, so that the quality of
life for Iowans is significantly enhanced by the use, enjoyment
and understanding of those resources."
Iowa
Division of Forests and Prairies (Iowa DNR)
See the kinds of programs the DNR provides rural land owners.
Neil
Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Research the animals of the tallgrass prairie. This wildlife refuge
in Iowa is the largest reconstructed tallgrass prairie in the United
States.
The
National Wildlife Federation
The National Wildlife Federation, the nation's largest member supported
conservation group, provides information on endangered species,
water quality, and wetland conservation. These are issues that affect
working landscapes. The site includes "Saving
our Watersheds: A Field Guide to Watershed Restoration."
New
Jersey Land Use Regulation Program
New Jersey looks at its needs for wetlands when developing land.
This site explains the Freshwater Wetlands Program and explains
what the land developers needs to know before changes can be made
to their land.
Saskatchewan
Naturally
"The Rice River Paradox" is a story that appeared in Saskatchewan
Naturally, a magazine out of Saskatchewan, Canada. This article
looks at the role of the Rice River and whether it fits into a working
landscape because of the special qualities it has for the environment.
CERP
The Florida Everglades is a unique wetland environment. It exists
nowhere else in the world. The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration
Plan (CERP) is a project that is looking to fix some of the problems
that the Florida Everglades is experiencing. This site gives you
an in-depth look at the CERP, the Everglades, and related issues.
Tourism
Waubonsie
State Park
This park sits in the Loess Hills. See what's available and site
describes the Waubonsie State Park and even provides a map.
The
National Scenic Byways Program
Under the National Scenic Byways Program, the U.S. Secretary of
Transportation recognizes certain roads as National Scenic Byways
or All-American Roads based on their archaeological, cultural, historic,
natural, recreational, and scenic qualities. There are 72 such designated
byways in 32 states. Iowa The Loess Hills Scenic Byway is one of
two in Iowa.
Loess
Hills Hospitality Association
This group promotes tourism in the Loess Hills. They offer bus tours,
suggestions of places to visit, and a history of the area.
Environmental
Protection Agency
Pollution Prevention and Environmental Impact Reduction Checklist
for Recreation and Tourism. This site looks at how tourism and recreation
affect the environment.
Recreational
Equipment Inc. (REI)
This store provides all kinds of recreational equipment that people
might choose to use in a working landscape, from camping gear to
canoes.
World
Tourism Organization
(WTO)
The WTO is a global tourism organization that has proclaimed 2002
the International Year of Ecotourism. Search this site for a global
perspective of what ecotourism is all about.
Urban Sprawl
National
Geographic Earthpulse
An online exploration into urban sprawl and a "new urbanist"
neighborhood. Requires Flash.
Planned
Land Use
Oregon has been working on "planned growth" since 1973.
Research the planning goals and other related topics.
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