Links to Helpful Groups
Community Land Use, Recreation,
& Transportation Planning
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American Planning Association
APA is an independent, not-for-profit educational organization that provides leadership in the development of vital communities. website
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Randall Arendt, Greener Prospects
Consultant specializing in conservation planning and practicing the art and science of designing with nature for people.website
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Environmental Law Institute (ELI)
ELI is an internationally recognized, non-partisan research and education center working to strengthen environmental protection by improving law and governance worldwide.website
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National Association of Counties
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National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (NPS-RTCA)
The Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program is the community assistance arm of the National Park Service. RTCA supports community-led natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation projects. RTCA staff provide technical assistance to communities so they can conserve rivers, preserve open space, and develop trails and greenways.
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Joel Russell, Land Use Planning Attorney & Consultant, Rural Preservation Specialist
Joel Russell provides legal and planning services to public officials, landowners, conservationists, and developers. website
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Smart Growth
In communities across the nation, there is a growing concern that current development patterns -- dominated by what some call "sprawl" -- are no longer in the long-term interest of our cities, existing suburbs, small towns, rural communities, or wilderness areas.website
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SmartGrowthAmerica
Smart Growth America is a coalition of national, state and local organizations working to improve the ways we plan and build the towns, cities and metro areas we call home.website
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U.S. Geological Survey
The US Geological Survey’s National Map is a mapping tool available for public use. There are a variety of data sets and historical data including structures, land use cover, contours, transportation infrastructure, government unit boundaries, etc that can assist you with your equestrian land use planning and conservation work.
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