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9 results for “environmental management” · other

  • Climate and Resiliency Planning | Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board voted on February 12, 2026 to recommend climate policies to the Plan Commission for inclusion in Plan Spokane 2046, following Phase 2 discussions on climate policy development across 11 sectors required by Washington State (agriculture, buildings, transportation, water resources, waste management, and others). The City of Spokane is updating its Comprehensive Plan, mandated by the Growth Management Act and due in 2026, to integrate climate considerations and address community resilience to climate hazards while promoting equity, protecting infrastructure, and preserving environmental resources. The planning effort incorporates input from community engagement, board feedback, and city staff, with opportunities for public participation through workshops, town halls, and surveys.

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  • Boards and Commissions | Raleighnc.gov

    Raleigh, NC
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This webpage provides information about Raleigh's boards and commissions, which advise City Council on various community topics and are established through the City Charter, North Carolina General Assembly, or City Council. The page lists over 25 boards and commissions covering areas such as arts, planning, housing, transit, and environmental management, and explains that residents can apply to serve two-year terms with a maximum of six consecutive years on any single board and no more than two boards simultaneously. City Council members nominate and appoint candidates, requiring five votes for appointment, with additional details and vacancy information available through individual board pages, a dashboard, or the City Clerk's Office at 919-996-3040.

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  • 7.8.2021 - Comments and Responses

    Houston, TX
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    On July 8, 2021, Mayor Pro Tem Martin's office collected public comments and questions regarding proposed flood management projects in the Kingwood area, with responses provided by Black & Veatch, Houston Public Works, and District E Office. Key discussion points included the Lake Houston Dam spillway gates project, which would increase discharge capacity by approximately 25% overall (45,000 cfs at 100-year water elevation), and clarifications that the project focuses solely on spillway gates rather than constructing a deeper channel downstream. Respondents addressed concerns about environmental assessments (confirming an Environmental Assessment rather than full Environmental Impact Statement due to minimal impacts), future gate automation operations still under development, and engineering certification requirements.

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  • 7.8.2021 - Public Meeting Presentation

    Houston, TX
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    On July 8, 2021, Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin hosted a public meeting in Lake Houston presented by Chris Mueller of Black & Veatch to discuss the Lake Houston Dam Spillway Improvement Project. The project's stated objectives are to increase the reservoir's outflow capacity, reduce flood risk to adjacent communities, preserve dam safety, and remain within grant funding constraints. Phase 1 planning services were funded through a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Award of $4,375,199 and include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, geotechnical investigations, environmental field studies, permit applications, and engineering alternative evaluations. Key stakeholders identified include the City of Houston, Coastal Water Authority, Harris County Flood Control District, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with project benefits measured through a FEMA benefit-cost ratio exceeding 1.0 based on reduced water surface elevation, decreased building flooding, and lessened societal impacts.

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  • Title 20 - ZONING | Code of Ordinances | San Jose, CA

    San Jose, CA
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    This document is a table of contents for Title 20 (ZONING) of the San Jose Municipal Code, listing the organizational structure and chapter divisions of San Jose's zoning ordinances as of January 29, 2020. Title 20 contains 17 chapters covering zoning districts (open space, residential, commercial, industrial, planned development, and downtown), specific use and height regulations, parking and loading requirements, storm water management, administration and permits, nonconforming uses, condominium regulations, mobilehome park conversions, and affordable housing density bonuses and incentives. The document also references related titles including Title 18 (Local Planning), Title 19 (Subdivisions), Title 21 (Environmental Clearance), and Title 23 (Signs).

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  • RECYCLING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT #512 POCONO TOWNSHIP

    Pocono Township, PA
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    This document presents a recycling technical assistance project for Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, completed in March 2013 by Environmental Resources Associates. Pocono Township was notified in April 2012 by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that it must implement a mandatory curbside recycling program under Act 101 due to its population of 11,065 exceeding the 10,000-person threshold, despite already having a mandatory recycling ordinance in place since 1993. The project evaluated the existing private subscription-based recycling program and explored multi-municipal cooperation opportunities with Smithfield Township, Lehman Township, and Middle Smithfield Township to develop and implement compliant mandatory recycling programs.

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  • City of Pottsville, Pennsylvania | Official Website

    Pottsville, PA
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    The City of Pottsville website provides information on municipal services and announcements. Current notices include acceptance of letters of interest for an unexpired term on the Pottsville Housing Authority (deadline April 10, 2026), a job opening for a part-time Redevelopment Authority Executive Director (20-30 hours monthly) to lead community revitalization efforts and manage downtown assets, and applications for a Truck Driver/Municipal Worker position (deadline March 25, 2026). Additionally, the city issued a Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment dated March 16, 2026, regarding a planned request to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for Community Development Block Grant funds.

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  • The Township

    Wilkes-Barre, PA
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    Wilkes-Barre Township is a Home Rule Municipality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, formed in 1774 and currently covering 3 square miles with approximately 3,000 residents. The township has developed into a retail hub for Northeastern Pennsylvania, featuring major attractions including Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, The Arena Hub, and Wilkes-Barre Township Commons, along with Interstate 81 access and connections to regional school districts. The township is also subject to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection stormwater management requirements that mandate public education and best management practices.

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  • CITY OF WORCESTER REVISED ORDINANCES OF 2008

    Worcester, MA
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    The City of Worcester Revised Ordinances of 2008 is a comprehensive municipal code document ordained by the City Council on June 24, 2008, and amended through February 24, 2026. The document organizes regulatory ordinances into five main categories: Organizational (general provisions, administrative, and personnel), Environmental (recycling, sewers, wetlands, and water), Public Safety (health, safety, fire, and licenses), Public Streets (streets, traffic, and vendors), and Enforcement (fines and penalties). The ordinances establish foundational definitions and construction rules for Worcester's municipal governance, including definitions of key terms such as "city," "city council," "city manager," and relevant agencies and departments.

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