National Association of Regional Councils

• About NARC
  • 1.1: About Us
  • 1.2: Vision and Mission
  • 1.3: Board of Directors
  • 1.4: Executive Directors
  • 1.5: Regional Futures Institute
  • 1.6: NARC Services
  • 1.7: NARC History
  • 1.8: NARC Staff
  • 1.9: FAQ
  • 1.10: Join NARC
  • 1.11: Become a Sponsor
  • 1.12: Job Opportunities
• Activities
  • 3.1: Development
  • 3.2: Environment
  • 3.3: Homeland Security
  • 3.5: Transportation
• Regional Councils/MPOs
  • 4.1: What is a Regional Council?
  • 4.2: What is a Metropolitan Planning Organization?
  • 4.4: Listing of COGs and MPOs
• Government Affairs
  • 5.1: Legislative Information
  • 5.2: Policy Statements and Testimony
  • 5.3: Legislative Tracking and Links
  • 5.5: Legislative Updates
• Events
  • 9.1: Conferences
  • 9.2: Telecasts
  • 9.3: Workshops
  • 9.4: Development Symposia
• Resource Center
  • 10.1: Publications
  • 10.2: Press
  • 10.3: What's News
  • 10.4: Visiting Washington?
  • 10.6: H-1B Visa Information Page
  • 10.7: Regional Council Graduate Course
• Job Postings
  • 11.1: Job Postings
• 18: Members Only
  • 18.6: Mentor Exchange
  • 18.7: Members In the News
  • 18.8: The Learning Series

Green Infrastructure and Landcare

Regional Councils plan much of their regions landcare and natural resource development strategies, in both rural and urban regions. This section of the web site will discuss many topics surrounding environmental planning of natural space and its interrelationships and interactions with other issues. 

• Workshops on Green Infrastructure and Landcare 
• Clearinghouse of Practices by Regional Councils on Green Infrastructure and Landcare Initiatives
• Articles on green infrastructure, landcare, conservation, land use, natural resource protection
• Links 
• Letter from the NARC GI Committee Chairman
• Contact information for Green Infrastructure and Landcare Projects
• Grant and funding opportunities   
   

Information on Green Infrastructure

• What is Green Infrastructure and why do it?
• The Role of Regional Councils in Green Infrastructure
• Green Infrastructure Principles
• Elements for a Successful Green Infrastructure Project
• Green Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes

Information on Landcare

• What is Landcare?
• The Role of Regional Councils in Landcare
• Landcare Principles 
• Elements for Successful Landcare Projects  

  
  Email Shannon Menard or call 202.986.1032 Ext: 217