Resources - Other Natural Resources & Environmental Protection

• Abell, Robin; Olson, David; Dinerstein, Eric; Hurley, Patrick; et al.  Freshwater Ecoregions of North America:  A Conservation Assessment, Island Press, 2000, 319 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Ardizone, Katherine A. and Wyckoff, Mark.  Filling the Gaps: Environmental Protection Options for Local Governments, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 2003, 90 pages, paperback.* (BAS)
• Beatley, Timothy; Brower, David J.; and Schwab, Anna K.  Introduction to Coastal Zone Management, Island Press, 2002, 329 pages, paperback. (INT)
• Beckett Jackson Raeder, Inc.  Michigan Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Guidebook, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, 1975, 108 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Brown, Lester R.  Eco-Economy: Building an Economy for the Earth, W.W. Norton and Company, 2001, 333 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Caraco, Deb, et al.  Rapid Watershed Planning Handbook, Center for Watershed Protection, 1999, 447 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Cave, Kelly and Mullett, Noel.  “Rouge River Revitalization:  A Local Agenda for Water-Quality Enhancement in Metro Detroit,” Michigan Planner, October 1998, p. 1. (BAS)
• Center for Watershed Protection  
• Center for Watershed Protection.  Impacts of Impervious Cover on Aquatic Systems, Center for Watershed Protection, 2003, 142 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Chesapeake Research Consortium.  Nutrient Loading from Conventional and Innovative Site Development, Center for Watershed Protection, 1998, 82 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Clinton River Watershed Council.  Wetland Stewardship for Local Governments, Clinton River Watershed Council, 2001. (INT)
• County Soil Survey.* (INT)
• Cwikiel, Wilfred.  Michigan Wetlands – Yours to Protect: A Citizens Guide to Wetland Protection, 3rd Edition, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, 2003, 215 pages, paperback.* (BAS)
• Daniels, Tom and Daniels, Katherine.  The Environmental Planning Handbook, APA Planners Press, 2003, 524 pages, hardcover.* (INT)
• Dean, Lillian and Willis, Helen.  “Local Leadership for Groundwater Quality Planning and Protection,” MSPO Advisor, March/April 1996, p. 1. (BAS)
• Dean, Lillian F. and Wyckoff, Mark.  Community Planning and Zoning for Groundwater Protection in Michigan, Michigan Society of Planning and Office of Water Resources, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, 152 pages, paperback.* (INT)
• Dean, Lillian.  “Land-Use Planning and Management for Wellhead Protection,” Michigan Planner, May 2002, p. 1. (INT)
• Dean, Lillian.  “Township is Leader in Groundwater Quality,” Michigan Planner, September/October 2000, p. 1. (BAS)
• Dean, Lillian.  Reinventing Government for Groundwater Protection:  The Need for County-Local Partnerships, MSP, 1995, 32 pages, paperback. (INT)
• Dempsey, Dave.  “Biological Diversity and Ecosystem Management in Michigan,” Planning and Zoning News, October 1994, p. 6-12.* (INT)
• Dickmann, Donald and Leefers, Larry.  The Forests of Michigan, University of Michigan Press, 2003, 297 pages, paperback. (INT)
• Division of Land Resources Program.  Local Zoning for High Risk Erosion Areas, Michigan DNR, 1979, 63 pages, paperback. (INT)
• Duerksen, Christopher.  “Habitat Protection Planning,” (PAS 470/471) APA Planners Advisory Service, 1997, 82 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Faber, Scott.  On Borrowed Land:  Public Policies for Floodplains, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, 1996, 32 pages, paperback. (INT)
• Fisher, Gerald.  “Local Regulation of Wetlands: Legal Issues and Ordinance Revisions,” Planning and Zoning News, June 1993, p.13-16. (INT)
• Fisher, Gerald.  “Report and Recommendation for the Amendment of Wetland and Zoning Ordinances to Clarify Regulatory Intent,” Planning and Zoning News, August 1996, p. 13-15. (INT)
• Gerhart, Andrea and Warbach, John.  “Michigan Case Summaries in Watershed Planning and Management,” Planning and Zoning News, October 1999, p. 5-19.* (INT)
• Gibb-Randall, Shannan.  “Innovative Stormwater Design Part 1,” Michigan Planner, June 1999, p. 1. (INT)
• Gibb-Randall, Shannan.  “Innovative Stormwater Design Part 2,” Michigan Planner, July 1999, p. 1. (INT)
• Glasson, John; Therivel, Riki; and Chadwick, Andrew.  Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment: Principles and Procedures, Process, Practice, and Prospects, UCL Press, 1994, 496 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Great Lakes United.  The Great Lakes Little Green Book:  A Citizens’ Action Agenda for Restoring the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence River Ecosystem, Great Lakes United, 2003, 41 pages, paperback. (INT)
• Henderson, Carol; Dindorf, Carolyn; and Rozumalski, Fred.  Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality, Nongame Wildlife Program, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 1999, 175 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Honachefsky, William B.  Ecologically Based Municipal Land Use Planning, Lewis Publishers, 2000, 256 pages, hardcover. (ADV)
• Hough, Michael.  Cities and Natural Process, Routledge, 1995, 326 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Huron Pines Resource Conservation and Development Area Council, Inc.  Great Lakes Better Backroads Guidebook:  Clean Water by Design, Huron Pines Resource Conservation and Development Area Council, Inc., 1998, 74 pages, paperback. (INT)
• Institute of Water Research  
• Jeer, Sanjay, et al.  “Nonpoint Source Pollution,” (PAS 476) APA Planners Advisory Service, 1998, 126 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Kusler, Jon and Kentula, Mary.  Wetland Creation and Restoration: The Status of the Science, Island Press, 1990, 591 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Land Use Law Center, Pace University School of Law.  Preserving Natural Resources Through Local Environmental Laws: A Guidebook for Local Governments, Land Use Law Center, 2001, 352 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Lusch, David; Wyckoff, Mark; and Dean, Lillian.  Using Groundwater Protection Data to Improve Planning and Zoning Decisions, MSP, 1995, 108 pages, paperback. (INT)
• Manning, Michele.  “Wildfires: Potential Danger and Fire Preparedness in Michigan,” Planning and Zoning News, January 2001, p. 5-9.* (INT)
• Marsh, William.  Environmental Analysis for Land Use and Site Planning, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1978, 292 pages, hardcover. (ADV)
• McComas, Steve.  Lake Smarts:  The First Lake Maintenance Handbook, Terrene Institute, 1993, 215 pages, paperback. (INT)
• Michigan Natural Features Inventory
• Michigan State University Extension Community Development and Natural Resources Home Page
• Michigan State University Water Quality Network
• New Designs for Growth and Planning and Zoning Center, Inc.  Grand Traverse Bay Region Development Guidebook, Traverse City     Area Chamber of Commerce, 1992 (3rd Edition 2000), 128 pages,   paperback.* (INT)
• Otto, Betsy, McCormick, Kathleen and Leccese, Michael. Ecological Riverfront Design: Restricting Rivers, Connecting Communities, (PAS 518/519) Planners Advisory Service, 2004, paperback
• Palacios, Emily.  “Planning for the Future of Michigan’s Forests,” Planning and Zoning News, July 1994, p. 5-15. (INT)
• Rapoport, Amos.  History and Precedent in Environmental Design, Plenum Press, 1990, 510 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Ricketts, Taylor; Dinerstein, Eric; Olson, David; Loucks, Colby; et         al.  Terrestrial Ecoregions of North America:  A Conservation Assessment, Island Press, 1999, 485 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Rumple, Steve.  “Wetland Identification for Planning Commissioners,” Michigan Planner, May 1999, p. 1. (BAS)
• Russ, Thomas.  Site Planning and Design Handbook, McGraw-Hill, 2002, 492 pages, hardcover. (ADV)
• Schindler, Kurt and Williams, Kristine.  “Regulation of Oil and Gas Activities in Michigan,” Planning and Zoning News, June 1988, p. 4-11. (INT)
• Schueler, Thomas R. and Holland, Heather K.  The Practice of Watershed Protection:  Techniques for Protecting Our Nation’s Streams, Lakes, Rivers, and Estuaries, Center for Watershed Protection, 2000, 741 pages, hardcover.* (ADV)
• Silk, Nicole and Circuna, Kristine. A Practitioner’s Guide to Freshwater Biodiversity Conservation, The Nature Conservancy, 2004
• Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.  Opportunities for Water Resource Protection in Local Plans, Ordinances, and Programs, SEMCOG, 2002, 62 pages, paperback. (INT)
• The National Wildlife Federation and Central Lake Superior Watershed Partnership. Your Upper Peninsula: A Guide to Planning for Tomorrow’s Shorelines, 2003, 16 pages.
• Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council.  Preserving Michigan’s Wetlands:  Options for Local Governments, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, 1997, 99 pages, paperback.* (INT)
• Vaughn, Coy.  “Greenways Gain Public Support,” Michigan Planner, Fall 1996, p. 3-5. (BAS)
• Vaughn, Coy. “Forging Public-Private Partnerships for Greenway Planning,” Planning and Zoning News, January 1997, p. 12- 15. (INT)
• Warbach, John.  “Imperviousness Regulations,” Planning and Zoning News, June 1998, p. 6-19. (INT)
• Warbach, John.  “Michigan’s Watershed-Based MS4 Voluntary General Permit:  An Innovative Approach to Protecting Surface Water Quality,” Planning and Zoning News, April 1998, p. 5-9. (INT)
• Warbach, John.  “Regulating Keyhole Development:  Carrying     Capacity Analysis and A Dual Ordinance Approach,” Planning and Zoning News, November 1994, p. 5-10. (BAS)
• Warbach, John.  “Using Constructed Wetlands for Waste Treatment,” Planning and Zoning News, September 1997, p. 5-10.* (ADV)
• Warbach, John.  “Watershed Planning Efforts in Michigan,” Planning and Zoning News, September 1999, p. 5-12. (INT)
• Warbach, John. “Wetland Management in the 21st Century,”       Planning and Zoning News, March 1998, p. 11-14. (INT)
• Warbach, John; Wyckoff, Mark; and Williams, Kristine.  Protecting Inland Lakes: A Watershed Management Guidebook, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, 1990, 162 pages, paperback. (INT)
• Warren, Roxanne.  The Urban Oasis:  Guideways and Greenways in the Human Environment, McGraw-Hill, 1998, 196 pages, paperback. (INT)
• Weber, Mark.  “On-Site Sewage Disposal:  Saying ‘No’ at the Local Level,” Planning and Zoning News, April 1990, p. 14-15. (INT)
• Wyckoff, Mark and Michele Manning of the Planning and Zoning Center and Kris Olsson and Elizabeth Riggs of the Huron River Watershed Council, “How Much Development is Too Much? A Guidebook on Using Impervious Surface and Gravel Road Capacity Analysis to Manage Growth in Rural and Suburban Communities,” August 2003, 71 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Wyckoff, Mark.  “Inland Lake Keyhole Development: Part II,”      Planning and Zoning News, April 1985, p. 5-9. (INT)
• Wyckoff, Mark.  “Local Responses to Inland Lake Keyhole Development: Part I,” Planning and Zoning News, March 1985, p. 6-12. (INT)
• Wyckoff, Mark.  “Protecting Michigan’s Environment,” Planning and Zoning News, April 1990, p. 6-10. (INT)
• Wyckoff, Mark.  Managing Sand Dune Development in Michigan:  State and Local Options, Planning & Zoning Center, Inc. in cooperation with Coastal Zone Management Program, Division of Land Resource Programs, Department of Natural Resources, 1986, 71 pages, paperback. (ADV)
• Yaro, Robert.  Dealing With Change in the Connecticut River Valley:  A Design Manual for Conservation and Development, Environmental Law Foundation, 1988, 181 pages, paperback.* (ADV)