ProGov21 Policy Library

Local opposition can create barriers to renewable energy projects, even though they enhance sustainability, reduce carbon emissions, and support the local economy. In Riply, NY, community members raised concerns about the loss of green space, destruction of wetlands, and chemical...

The regulatory status of nonfederal waters has been fragmented due to the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA, which removed federal protection for many surface waters, leaving many wetlands and freshwater resources unregulated. Several states have stepped in to regulate environmental...

The rapid expansion of wind energy in rural communities has faced local opposition to renewable energy transformation. There are many federal and state tax incentives offered to encourage the expansion of wind energy, but community members cite concerns with poor processes, inadequate...

In this piece, Michael B. Gerrard comments on an article by Thomas D. Peterson, Robert B. McKinstry Jr., and John C. Dernbach which held two central insights: (1) Any serious national effort to control emissions of greenhouse gases must continue to leave important roles to the states;...

The central purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is to improve governmental decision making by making relevant information available to officials and by ensuring that everyone affected by the decisions is given a voice. In this article, Michael Gerrard focuses on...

Local officials must overcome lead contamination and aging infrastructure to ensure everyone in their community has access to safe drinking water. Strategies include significant investments in water infrastructure, focusing on grants rather than loans, and implementing realistic and...