EPA for State and Local Governments
This webpage contains resources for state and local government environmental professionals. It includes information on climate change, energy efficiency and resource conservation, transportation, waste, and much more.
Sustainable Communities Network
A website that provides links to resources, guides, and case studies in the areas of civic engagement, developing partnerships, policy and ordinances.
Green Government Initiative, National Association of Counties
This resource provides comprehensive resources for local governments on all things green, including energy, air quality, transportation, water quality, land use, purchasing and recycling, including a searchable database with links to county policies, programs, and plans.
Planning for Transportation in Rural Areas, US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
This document is designed as a resource to rural planners, city and county engineers, stakeholders, local officials, and other decision-makers involved with developing rural transportation plans. It is intended to foster a better understanding of the characteristics, issues, and trends affecting rural transportation systems and the benefits of good rural system planning. It provides approaches and case study profiles for public consultation, environmental review, transit system planning, intelligent transportation system planning, and access management.
Swap Shop: Cost-Effective Residential Reuse, North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
The swap shop program is a good example of low-cost initiatives that engage residents to divert solid waste from the waste stream.