WORKSHOP ARCHIVES
Summer Workshop Archive
Summer Workshop Projects, 2004-2022
SUMMER 2023
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H.R. 873: Water Quality and Environmental Innovation Act: Report | Video
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H.R. 891: The Energy Resilient Communities Act: Report | Video
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H.R. 1196: Don Young Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act of 2023: Report | Video
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H.R. 1840: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023: Report | Video
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Local Law No. 10:
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SUMMER 2017
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Creation of an Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses: Report | Video
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Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Act: Report | Video
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National Forest Ecosystem Improvement Act of 2017: Report | Video
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To Prohibit Operation of Aquaculture Facilities that Contribute to Pollution of Wild and Scenic Rivers: Report | Video
SUMMER 2014
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H.R. 765: Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2013: Report | Video
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Appalachian Communities Health Emergency Act (or the ACHE Act): Report | Video
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S.1205 Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013: Report | Video
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Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 (H.R. 69): Report | Video
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Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act: Report | Video
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H.R 2424 the Community Parks Revitalization Act: Report | Video
SUMMER 2011
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H.R. 594: The Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2011: Report | Video
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H.R. 66 Waste-to-Energy Technology Act of 2011: Report | Video
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Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act: Report | Video
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S 4178 New York Solar Development and Jobs Act of 2011: Report | Video
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H.R. 965 : Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act: Report | Video
SUMMER 2005
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Climate Change & The Clean Development Mechanism: Report
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S.730 Mercury Emission Act of 2005: Report
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The Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act: Report
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H.R. 274 Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act 2005: Report
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Safe Water Currency for Peace Act of 2005: Report
SUMMER 2022
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New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act 2022: Report | Video
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S. 4013 Energy Security and Independence Act of 2022: Report | Video
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HR 4995/S 2705: Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act: Report | Video
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Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2022: Report | Video
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NY State Assembly Bill A9610 Urban Reforestation Act: Report | Video
SUMMER 2019
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Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2019: H.R. 133: Report | Video
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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 2019: Report | Video
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Creation of a Department of Sustainability and Climate Change and Repealing Section 20 of Chapter 1 of the NYC Charter: Int 1399-2019: Report | Video
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Coastal Communities Adaptation Act: H.R. 1317: Report | Video
SUMMER 2013
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H.R. 764, The Coastal State Climate Change Planning Act: Report | Video
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Public Land Renewal Energy Development Act of 2013: Report | Video
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Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act (H.R. 996): Report | Video
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S.1120: Provides Small Businesses with Grants to Commercialize Energy and Environmental Technology Innovations In‐State: Report | Video
SUMMER 2010
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H.R. 5019: Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010: Report | Video
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S. 2993: Solar Roofs and Solar Water Heating Act of 2010: Report | Video
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S. 1933: Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act: Report | Video
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Reducing Emissions From Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD Plus) via the Copenhagen Accord: Report | Video
SUMMER 2007
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The Convention on Biological Diversity: Report
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S.309, The Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act: Report
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The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: Report
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H.R. 21 The Ocean Conservation, Education and National Strategy for the 21st Century: Report
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H.R. 1945: Energy For Our Future Act: Report
SUMMER 2004
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Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: A Report on Policy Analysis, Program Design and Implementation: Report
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HR 3446 Yellowstone Buffalo Preservation Act: Report
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Clean Power Act of 2003: Report
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Solid Waste Alternative Technologies Program: A Solution for New York City’s Garbage Problem: Report
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State of New York’s Public Surface Water Supply Protection Act: Report
SUMMER 2018
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H.R. 1674: Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act: Report | Video
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AB 1705B: New York State Clean Energy Technology Production Program: Report | Video
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S. 958: Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2017: Report | Video
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H.R. 4417: The Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2017: Report | Video
SUMMER 2015
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American Natural Gas Security and Consumer Protection Act: Report | Video
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S.27: The Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act of 2015: Report | Video
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Great Lakes Ecological and Economic Protection Act of 2015: Report | Video
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S3625. New York State Healthy and Green Procurement Act: Report | Video
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H.R. 291: Water in the 21st Century Act: Video
SUMMER 2012
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H.R. 258: The Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2011: Report | Video
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Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act (H.R. 52): Report | Video
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New York State Senate Bill S 6892: “The High-volume Hydraulic Fracturing Waste Tracking Program”: Report | Video
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Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Resilience Act of 2011 (H.R 2738): Report | Video
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Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2011: Report | Video
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An Act Concerning the Reclassification of Trash-To-Energy Facilities as Class I Renewable Energy Sources: Report | Video
SUMMER 2006
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S. 510: Electronic Waste Recycling Promotion and Consumer Protection Act: Report
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H.R. 2864 Water Resources Development Act of 2006: Report
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Energy Policy Act 2005 H.R. 1640: Report
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Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: Report
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Global Network for Avian Influenza Surveillance Act (GNAIS): Report
Fall Workshop Archive
Fall Workshop Projects, 2004-2022
FALL 2022
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New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act 2022: Report | Video
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S. 4013 Energy Security and Independence Act of 2022: Report | Video
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HR 4995/S 2705: Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act : Report | Video
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Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2022: Report | Video
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NY State Assembly Bill A9610 Urban Reforestation Act: Report | Video
FALL 2019
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Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2019: H.R. 133: Report | Video
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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 2019: Report | Video
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SAVE Right Whales Act of 2019: H.R. 1568: Report | Video
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Creation of a Department of Sustainability and Climate Change and Repealing Section 20 of Chapter 1 of the NYC Charter: Int 1399-2019: Report | Video
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Coastal Communities Adaptation Act: H.R. 1317: Report | Video
FALL 2016
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Safeguarding America’s Future and Environment Safe Act: Report | Video
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Strengthening the Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act: Report | Video
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The Groundwork USA Trust Act 2015: Report | Video
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Clean Distributed Energy Grid Integration Act: Report | Video
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Get the Lead Out Act of 2016: Report | Video
FALL 2013
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H.R. 764, The Coastal State Climate Change Planning Act: Report | Video
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Public Land Renewal Energy Development Act of 2013: Report | Video
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S.332: Climate Protection Act of 2013: Report | Video
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Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act (H.R. 996): Report | Video
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Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act: Report | Video
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S.1120: Provides Small Businesses with Grants to Commercialize Energy and Environmental Technology Innovations In‐State: Report | Video
FALL 2010
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H.R. 5019: Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010: Report | Video
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S. 2993: Solar Roofs and Solar Water Heating Act of 2010: Report | Video
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S. 1933: Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act: Video
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Reducing Emissions From Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD Plus) via the Copenhagen Accord: Report | Video
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H.R. 4715: The Clean Estuaries Act of 2010: Report | Video
FALL 2007
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The Convention on Biological Diversity: Report
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S.309, The Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act: Report
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The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: Report
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H.R. 21 The Ocean Conservation, Education and National Strategy for the 21st Century: Report
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H.R. 1945: Energy For Our Future Act: Report
FALL 2004
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Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: A Report on Policy Analysis, Program Design and Implementation: Report
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HR 3446 Yellowstone Buffalo Preservation Act: Report
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Clean Power Act of 2003: Report
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Solid Waste Alternative Technologies Program: A Solution for New York City’s Garbage Problem: Report
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State of New York’s Public Surface Water Supply Protection Act: Report
FALL 2021
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H.R. 610: San Francisco Bay Restoration Act of 2021: Report | Video
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H.R. 806: Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator Act: Report | Video
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Break Free From Plastics S. 984 HR 2238: Report | Video
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S. 1072 Climate Stewardship Act of 2021: Report | Video
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Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021: Report | Video
FALL 2018
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Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2017 (H.R. 4417): Report | Video
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Food Recovery Act of 2017: Report | Video
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Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2017 (S. 958): Report | Video
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The New York State Clean Energy Technology Production Program: Report | Video
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Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act (H.R. 1674): Report | Video
FALL 2015
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American Natural Gas Security and Consumer Protection Act: Report | Video
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S.27: The Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act of 2015: Report | Video
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Great Lakes Ecological and Economic Protection Act of 2015: Report | Video
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S3625. New York State Healthy and Green Procurement Act: Report | Video
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H.R. 291: Water in the 21st Century Act: Video
FALL 2012
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H.R. 258: The Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2011: Report | Video
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Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act (H.R. 52): Report | Video
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New York State Senate Bill S 6892: “The High-volume Hydraulic Fracturing Waste Tracking Program”: Report | Video
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Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Resilience Act of 2011 (H.R 2738): Report | Video
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Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2011: Report | Video
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An Act Concerning the Reclassification of Trash-To-Energy Facilities as Class I Renewable Energy Sources: Report | Video
FALL 2009
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Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 S.171: Report | Video
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Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act: Report | Video
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American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: Report | Video
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H.R.669: Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act: Report | Video
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H.R. 890: American Renewable Energy Act: Report | Video
FALL 2006
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S. 510: Electronic Waste Recycling Promotion and Consumer Protection Act: Report
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H.R. 2864 Water Resources Development Act of 2006: Report
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Energy Policy Act 2005 H.R. 1640: Report
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Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: Report
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Global Network for Avian Influenza Surveillance Act (GNAIS): Report
FALL 2020
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Water Power Research and Development Act: Report | Video
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United States Department of Defense Climate Resilience and Readiness Act: Report | Video
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Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019: Report | Video
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Agriculture Resilience Act: Report | Video
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Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019: Report | Video
FALL 2017
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Preserve Fishing on Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (H.R. 962): Report | Video
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An Analysis of the National Forest Ecosystem Improvement Act of 2017 (S. 879): Report | Video
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The Strategic Invasive Species Prioritization and Planning Program (S. 826): Report | Video
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Creation of an Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses (Int. 1515): Report | Video
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Advancing U.S. Drinking Water Security and Resiliency (H.R. 1579): Report | Video
FALL 2014
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H.R. 765: Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2013: Report | Video
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Appalachian Communities Health Emergency Act (or the ACHE Act): Report | Video
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S.1205 Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013: Report | Video
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Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 (H.R. 69): Report | Video
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Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act: Report | Video
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H.R 2424 the Community Parks Revitalization Act: Report | Video
FALL 2011
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H.R. 594: The Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2011: Report | Video
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H.R. 66 Waste-to-Energy Technology Act of 2011: Report | Video
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Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act: Report | Video
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S 4178 New York Solar Development and Jobs Act of 2011: Report | Video
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H.R. 965 : Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act: Report | Video
FALL 2008
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Solar Energy Research and Advancement: Report
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Global Warming Wildlife Survival Act: Report
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Title VII of the Water Resources Development Act: Report
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The Climate Change Adaptation Act: Report
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Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2008: Report
FALL 2005
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Climate Change & The Clean Development Mechanism: Report
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S.730 Mercury Emission Act of 2005: Report
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The Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act: Report
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H.R. 274 Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act 2005: Report
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Safe Water Currency for Peace Act of 2005: Report
Spring Workshop Archive
Spring Workshop Projects, 2004-2022
SPRING 2023
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Leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act to Accelerate Climate Action: Report | Video
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Investing in Environmental and Climate Justice: Report | Video
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Policy Options to Mitigate Energy Cost Burden on Low and Middle Income Households: Report | Video
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Improving Equity in Cloudburst Resilience in New York City: Report | Video
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TerraFund for AFR100: Report | Video
SPRING 2020
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Opportunities and Challenges for Water Reuse Policy in New York City: Report | Video
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Feasibility of Biomass for Regional Energy Independence in Northern California: Report | Video
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Analysis and Assessment of Iceland’s Climate Action Plan for 2040: Report | Video
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Agroforestry Policy: Report | Video
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The National Climate Bank: Sector-Specific Investment Opportunities to Reduce Emissions:
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Report 1 | Report 2 | Video
SPRING 2017
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Upstream Emissions of Coal and Gas: Report | Video
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Microgrid Integration in New York: Challenges and Opportunities: Report | Video
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A Blueprint for Green and Affordable Housing in NYC: Report | Video
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The New York City Water Hub: Catalyzing an Emerging Industry: Report | Video
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Increasing Awareness of and Support for Integrated Approaches to Conservation for the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: Report | Video
SPRING 2014
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Evaluating the effectiveness of NY’s solar incentive programs in reaching an economically diverse residential customer base: Report | Video
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Sustainable Economic Development through Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Assets and Higher Education: Report | Video
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Analysis of New York City Department of Sanitation’s Residential Enrollment Programs: Report | Video
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The Restructure of the Governance and Financial Regimes of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Report | Video
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Promoting Energy Efficiency in New York State Government Buildings: Report | Video
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Building Resilience to Natural Disasters on the Rockaway Peninsula: Report | Video
SPRING 2011
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Promoting Private Investment in the Protection of Wetlands: Report | Video
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Sustainable Redevelopment of the Port of Gulfport: Report | Video
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High School for Sustainability: Report | Video
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Enhancing the Feasibility of Electric Vehicles in New York City: Report | Video
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The Evolving Role of Climate Policies in Development: Report | Video
SPRING 2008
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EPA Region II Act Locally: Report
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Ocean Observing and Emergency Management: Report
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Sustainable South Bronx: Report
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UN Food Programme and Climate Change in West Africa: Report
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The Potential Role of Biofuels in New Jersey: Report
SPRING 2005
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Battery Park City Authority: Green Retrofitting & Environmental Efficiency Now: Report
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Transporting New York City to a Sustainable Future: Report
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Solid Waste Alternatives for New York City: Report
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Reducing Transaction Costs of GHG Abatement: Report
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Water Quality Problems and Solutions in Jamaica Bay: Analyzing the Role of Wastewater: Report
SPRING 2022
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One Water Framework for New York City: Report | Video
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Ensuring an Equitable Clean Energy Transition for New York State: Report | Video
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How Companies Show Net Zero and Sustainability Impacts: Report | Video
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Supporting and Scaling Up the Restoration Barometer: Report | Video
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How to Accelerate the Adoption of Electric School Buses for Grid Reliability and Community Resiliency:
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Report | Video
SPRING 2019
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Assessing Infrastructure and Financial Requirements of Affordable Water and Wastewater Services in Rural U.S. Communities: Report | Video
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IFAW x IUCN: World Conservation Congress 2020: Report | Video
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Global Restoration Initiative Policy Analysis: Report | Video
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Recommending Energy Efficiency Program Design Changes to NYSERDA: Report | Video
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Translating science into policy: A Global Transformation towards 1.5 °C: Report | Video
SPRING 2016
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Replicable and Scalable Urban Sustainability Solutions: Report | Video
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Creating a Strategy for Education on the Critical Issues of US Water: Report | Video
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Sustainability for Competitiveness: Business Case Development: Report | Video
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CITES CoP 17: Making it a Success: Report Part 1 | Report Part 2 | Video
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The Hurricane Sandy Charitable Organization and House of Worship Recovery Task Force: Recommendations for Preparedness, Recovery, and Resiliency: Report | Video
SPRING 2013
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Development of a GIS and Remote Sensing based Integrated Decision Support Tool for Water Resources, Environmental Sustainability, and Validation of Safe Water Stations Siting: Report | Video
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Climate Justice- Research for the World Resources Institute: Report | Video
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The Future of PlaNYC: An Urban Sustainability Benchmarking Study & Recommendations for PlaNYC’s Success Post-Bloomberg: Report | Video
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Advancing Education for Sustainable Development: Designing a Pilot Program for the Park Slope Education Complex: Report | Video
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Assisting Congress to Better Understand Environmental Justice: Report | Video
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Energy Crisis: Reducing Rising Energy Demands through Tree-Based Conservation Programs: Report | Video
SPRING 2010
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Human Impacts on Biodiversity Conservation: Report | Video
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Evaluating Environmental Justice Strategies in Federal Agencies: Report | Video
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Sustainable Water in Abu Dhabi: Report | Video
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Understanding New York City’s Food Supply: Report | Video
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Evaluating Possibilities for an International Climate International Change Regime: Report | Video
SPRING 2007
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Maintenance Funding: Recommendations for the South Bronx Greenway: Report
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Green Building for Affordable Housing in Manhattan: Report
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Power to the People: Promoting Micro-Investment in Distributed Generation in the European Union: Report
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Waste to Energy: A Possibility for Puerto Rico: Report
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Bridging the Gap: Tools for Conservation and Development: Report
SPRING 2021
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Climate Change Resilience through Agricultural Water Reuse for Food and Wine Production in the Hudson River Valley, New York: Report | Video
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A Federal Policy to Manage Refrigerant Banks: Report | Video
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Building Equity: Advancing Racial Justice in Federal Flood Infrastructure Projects: Report | Video
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Financial Incentives for Land Restoration in the United States: Report | Video
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The Power of Nature: Accelerating carbon pricing policies and legal framework for Ecuador:
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Report | Video
SPRING 2018
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Scaling up Mountain Ecosystem-based Adaptation: Report | Video
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Sustainability in New York City’s Film and Television Industry: Report | Video
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Understanding Energy Cost Burden in New York City: Report | Video
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Cleaning Up New York City’s Waste Stream: Report Part 1 | Report Part 2 | Video
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Advancing Urban Agriculture: Policy Recommendations for a More Resilient NYC: Report Part 1 | Report Part 2 | Report Part 3 | Video
SPRING 2015
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Quantifying the Financial Costs to Communities of Handling/Preventing Trash in Waterways: Report | Video
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Natural Resources Defense Council’s Urban Solutions Program: Report | Video
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Assessing incentive program models to advance energy efficiency in NYC multifamily buildings: Report | Video
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Implementation plan for the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC): Report | Video
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Developing policies and legal frameworks to incentivize forest protection: Report | Video
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Climate Change Strategies for Raritan Headwaters Association: Report | Video
SPRING 2012
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Identifying corporate and stakeholder communities to collaborate on Climate Change with The World Federation of the United Nations Associations: Report | Video
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Measuring and Reducing Greenhouse Gasses in NYC’s Communities: Report | Video
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Conducting a feasibility study for Patagonia Sur Foundation: Report | Video
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Managing Food Waste in the Urban Environment: Report | Video
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Building the First Sustainability Rating System for Local Governments: Report | Video
SPRING 2009
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Payments for Environmental/Ecological Services: Report
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Retrofitting NYC Apartments for Energy Efficiency: Report
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Long-Term Ecosystem Management Options for Gateway National Park: Report
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Reducing a National Organization’s Impact on Climate Change: Report
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Renewable Energy Payments (REPs) Policies for the USA: Report
SPRING 2006
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Community Wind Development: Report
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Corruption & Environmental Degradation A project for: Transparency International: Report
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Electronic Waste in New York City: Implementing Extended Producer Responsibility in the Big Apple: Report
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The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme: An Evaluation of its Design and Administration: Report
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Sustainable South Bronx: Greening an Industry: Report
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