WORKSHOP ARCHIVES
2004 - 2015
Summer
American Natural Gas Security and Consumer Protection Act
S.27: The Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act of 2015
Great Lakes Ecological and Economic Protection Act of 2015
S3625. New York State Healthy and Green Procurement Act
H.R. 291: Water in the 21st Century Act
Fall
American Natural Gas Security and Consumer Protection Act
S.27: The Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act of 2015
Great Lakes Ecological and Economic Protection Act of 2015
S3625. New York State Healthy and Green Procurement Act
H.R. 291: Water in the 21st Century Act
Spring
Quantifying the Financial Costs to Communities of Handling/Preventing Trash in Waterways
Natural Resources Defense Council’s Urban Solutions Program
Assessing incentive program models to advance energy efficiency in NYC multifamily buildings:
Implementation plan for the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC)
Developing policies and legal frameworks to incentivize forest protection
Climate Change Strategies for Raritan Headwaters Association:
2015
Summer
H.R. 765: Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2013
Appalachian Communities Health Emergency Act (or the ACHE Act)
S.1205 Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013
Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 (H.R. 69)
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act
H.R 2424 the Community Parks Revitalization Act
Fall
H.R. 765: Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2013
Appalachian Communities Health Emergency Act (or the ACHE Act)
S.1205 Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013
Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 (H.R. 69)
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act
H.R 2424 the Community Parks Revitalization Act
Spring
Evaluating the effectiveness of NY’s solar incentive programs in reaching an economically diverse residential customer base
Sustainable Economic Development through Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Assets and Higher Education
Analysis of New York City Department of Sanitation’s Residential Enrollment Programs
The Restructure of the Governance and Financial Regimes of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Promoting Energy Efficiency in New York State Government Buildings
Building Resilience to Natural Disasters on the Rockaway Peninsula
2014
Summer
H.R. 764, The Coastal State Climate Change Planning Act
Public Land Renewal Energy Development Act of 2013
S.332: Climate Protection Act of 2013
Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act (H.R. 996)
Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act
S.1120: Provides Small Businesses with Grants to Commercialize Energy and Environmental Technology Innovations In‐State
Fall
H.R. 764, The Coastal State Climate Change Planning Act
Report | Video
Public Land Renewal Energy Development Act of 2013
S.332: Climate Protection Act of 2013
Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act (H.R. 996)
Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act
S.1120: Provides Small Businesses with Grants to Commercialize Energy and Environmental Technology Innovations In‐State
Spring
Development of a GIS and Remote Sensing based Integrated Decision Support Tool for Water Resources, Environmental Sustainability, and Validation of Safe Water Stations Siting
Climate Justice- Research for the World Resources Institute
The Future of PlaNYC: An Urban Sustainability Benchmarking Study & Recommendations for PlaNYC’s Success Post-Bloomberg
Advancing Education for Sustainable Development: Designing a Pilot Program for the Park Slope Education Complex
Assisting Congress to Better Understand Environmental Justice
Energy Crisis: Reducing Rising Energy Demands through Tree-Based Conservation Programs
2013
Summer
H.R. 258: The Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2011
Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act (H.R. 52)
New York State Senate Bill S 6892: “The High-volume Hydraulic Fracturing Waste Tracking Program”
Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Resilience Act of 2011 (H.R 2738)
Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2011
An Act Concerning the Reclassification of Trash-To-Energy Facilities as Class I Renewable Energy Sources
Fall
H.R. 258: The Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2011
Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act (H.R. 52)
New York State Senate Bill S 6892: “The High-volume Hydraulic Fracturing Waste Tracking Program”
Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Resilience Act of 2011 (H.R 2738)
Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2011
An Act Concerning the Reclassification of Trash-To-Energy Facilities as Class I Renewable Energy Sources
Spring
Identifying corporate and stakeholder communities to collaborate on Climate Change with The World Federation of the United Nations Associations
Measuring and Reducing Greenhouse Gasses in NYC’s Communities
Conducting a feasibility study for Patagonia Sur Foundation
Managing Food Waste in the Urban Environment
Building the First Sustainability Rating System for Local Government
2012
Summer
H.R. 594: The Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2011
H.R. 66 Waste-to-Energy Technology Act of 2011
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act
S 4178 New York Solar Development and Jobs Act of 2011
H.R. 965 : Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act: Report | Video
Fall
H.R. 594: The Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2011
H.R. 66 Waste-to-Energy Technology Act of 2011
Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act
S 4178 New York Solar Development and Jobs Act of 2011
H.R. 965 : Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act
Spring
Promoting Private Investment in the Protection of Wetlands
Sustainable Redevelopment of the Port of Gulfport
High School for Sustainability
Enhancing the Feasibility of Electric Vehicles in New York City
The Evolving Role of Climate Policies in Development
2011
Summer
H.R. 5019: Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010
S. 2993: Solar Roofs and Solar Water Heating Act of 2010
S. 1933: Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act
Reducing Emissions From Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD Plus) via the Copenhagen Accord
H.R. 4715: The Clean Estuaries Act of 2010
Fall
H.R. 5019: Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010
S. 2993: Solar Roofs and Solar Water Heating Act of 2010
S. 1933: Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act
Reducing Emissions From Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD Plus) via the Copenhagen Accord
H.R. 4715: The Clean Estuaries Act of 2010
Spring
Human Impacts on Biodiversity Conservation
Evaluating Environmental Justice Strategies in Federal Agencies
Sustainable Water in Abu Dhabi
Understanding New York City’s Food Supply
Evaluating Possibilities for an International Climate International Change Regime
2010
Summer
Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 S.171
Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
H.R.669: Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act
H.R. 890: American Renewable Energy Act
Fall
Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 S.171
Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
H.R.669: Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act
H.R. 890: American Renewable Energy Act
Spring
Payments for Environmental/Ecological Services
Retrofitting NYC Apartments for Energy Efficiency
Long-Term Ecosystem Management Options for Gateway National Park
Reducing a National Organization’s Impact on Climate Change
Renewable Energy Payments (REPs) Policies for the USA
2009
Summer
Solar Energy Research and Advancement
Global Warming Wildlife Survival Act
Title VII of the Water Resources Development Act
The Climate Change Adaptation Act
Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2008
Fall
Solar Energy Research and Advancement
Global Warming Wildlife Survival Act
Title VII of the Water Resources Development Act
The Climate Change Adaptation Act
Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2008
Spring
EPA Region II Act Locally
Ocean Observing and Emergency Management
Sustainable South Bronx
UN Food Programme and Climate Change in West Africa
The Potential Role of Biofuels in New Jersey
2008
Summer
The Convention on Biological Diversity
S.309, The Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact
H.R. 21 The Ocean Conservation, Education and National Strategy for the 21st Century
H.R. 1945: Energy For Our Future Act
Fall
The Convention on Biological Diversity
S.309, The Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact
H.R. 21 The Ocean Conservation, Education and National Strategy for the 21st Century
H.R. 1945: Energy For Our Future Act
Spring
Maintenance Funding: Recommendations for the South Bronx Greenway
Green Building for Affordable Housing in Manhattan
Power to the People: Promoting Micro-Investment in Distributed Generation in the European Union
Waste to Energy: A Possibility for Puerto Rico
Bridging the Gap: Tools for Conservation and Development
2007
Summer
S. 510: Electronic Waste Recycling Promotion and Consumer Protection Act
Report
H.R. 2864 Water Resources Development Act of 2006
Report
Energy Policy Act 2005 H.R. 1640
Report
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
Report
Global Network for Avian Influenza Surveillance Act (GNAIS)
Report
Fall
S. 510: Electronic Waste Recycling Promotion and Consumer Protection Act
H.R. 2864 Water Resources Development Act of 2006
Energy Policy Act 2005 H.R. 1640
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
Global Network for Avian Influenza Surveillance Act (GNAIS)
Spring
Community Wind Development: Report
Corruption & Environmental Degradation A project for: Transparency International
Electronic Waste in New York City: Implementing Extended Producer Responsibility in the Big Apple
The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme: An Evaluation of its Design and Administration
Sustainable South Bronx: Greening an Industry
2006
Summer
Climate Change & The Clean Development Mechanism
S.730 Mercury Emission Act of 2005
The Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act
H.R. 274 Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act 2005
Safe Water Currency for Peace Act of 2005
Fall
Climate Change & The Clean Development Mechanism
S.730 Mercury Emission Act of 2005
The Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act
H.R. 274 Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act 2005
Safe Water Currency for Peace Act of 2005
Spring
Battery Park City Authority: Green Retrofitting & Environmental Efficiency Now
Transporting New York City to a Sustainable Future
Solid Waste Alternatives for New York City
Reducing Transaction Costs of GHG Abatement
Water Quality Problems and Solutions in Jamaica Bay: Analyzing the Role of Wastewater
2005
Summer
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: A Report on Policy Analysis, Program Design and Implementation
HR 3446 Yellowstone Buffalo Preservation Act
Clean Power Act of 2003
Solid Waste Alternative Technologies Program: A Solution for New York City’s Garbage Problem
State of New York’s Public Surface Water Supply Protection Act
Fall
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: A Report on Policy Analysis, Program Design and Implementation
HR 3446 Yellowstone Buffalo Preservation Act
Clean Power Act of 2003
Solid Waste Alternative Technologies Program: A Solution for New York City’s Garbage Problem
State of New York’s Public Surface Water Supply Protection Act
2004