CLEAR’s latest newsletter, CLEARscapes is now online. CLEARscapes is a short and informative newsletter CLEAR publishes once or twice a year. We often highlight a CLEAR project or program, include program and website updates and anything else we feel is newsworthy. Our winter 2012 issue includes a feature article on our Geospatial Training Program. Read […]
Introduction to “Buildout” Analyses
February 28, 2012 Presented by Bruce Hyde, Emily Wilson and Chet Arnold, UConn CLEAR A “buildout” analysis is a planning tool that can provide insight into the possible future impacts of a town’s current land use regulations. But what does a buildout really tell you? In the first half of the webinar, we’ll explain what […]
Land Use Academy Spring 2012 Schedule
The Land Use Academy has two new training classes scheduled for land use officials. The Advanced Training Academy held on November 5 was a huge success. As a result, another Advanced Training Academy is scheduled for March 31, 2012. The Academy will be held on the University of Connecticut Stamford Campus. The Advanced Land Use […]
Forestry's Tom Worthley Featured in UConn Today Article
UConn Extension Educator Tom Worthley is highlighted in UConn Today for his work in the UConn Forest studying the invasive Japanese Barberry shrub. Check out the article Controlling Japanese Barberry Helps Stop Spread of Tick-borne Diseases.
Residential Rain Garden Training
Rain gardens are shallow depressions in the landscape that typically include plants and a mulch layer or ground cover. In addition to providing increased groundwater recharge, they are expected to provide pollutant treatment. Pollutant treatment in rain gardens has been attributed to adsorption, decomposition, ion exchange and volatilization. The CT NEMO Program is teaching a 1.5 […]
An Introduction to "Buildout" Analyses Webinar
IT’S FREE Presented by: Land Use Academy Date: February 28, 2012 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM Instructors: Emily Wilson, Chet Arnold, Bruce Hyde Abstract: A “buildout” analysis is a planning tool that can provide insight into the possible future impacts of a town’s current land use regulations. But what does a buildout really tell you? In the first half […]
Land Use Academy’s Advanced Training
The first Advanced Training Academy held on November 5 was a huge success. Attendance was at capacity, attracting 85 land use commissioners and professional planners from 36 towns for the day long training. As a result, we have added another Advanced Training Academy for March 31, 2012. The Advanced Land Use Academy training is a departure […]
2012 CLEAR Report
Center for Land Use Education & Research Progress Report 2007 – 2012 (View Report as pdf)
CLEARscapes – Winter 2012 Edition
In This Issue The Geospatial Training Program and Spring 2012 Training Schedule The New Community & Natural Resource planning Program, Land Use Academy’s Advanced Training and Other New Projects Connecticut’s Changing Landscape Project Expands Geographic Range and Imagery New CLEAR Publications 2012 Webinar Series CLEAR Blog (View Newsletter as pdf)
Using CLEAR Website Tools for Local Conservation Planning Webinar
November 8, 2011 Presented by Emily Wilson and Chet Arnold, UConn CLEAR Eligible for 1 CM credit. Local land trusts and conservation commissions are major players in land conservation in Connecticut, yet few have direct access to technical resources that can help them in their task of permanently protecting open space. In many cases, web-based […]
Farm-friendly Plans & Regulations
October 18, 2011 Presented by Joan Nichols, Government Relations Specialist, Connecticut Farm Bureau Association Eligible for 1 CM credit. According to a 2010 UCONN study, in 2007 Connecticut agriculture contributed $3.5 billion dollars to the state’s economy and 20,000 jobs statewide. Agriculture is growing and diversifying in Connecticut to meet the demand for locally grown […]
Permeable Pavements for Stormwater Control
September 13, 2011 Presented by Michael Dietz, UConn CLEAR Pervious pavements are recommended as an alternative to traditional asphalt or concrete pavements to reduce stormwater impacts. This webinar will discuss some different types of pervious pavements that are currently available, including pervious concrete, pervious asphalt, pervious interlocking concrete pavers (PICPs), and plastic grid pavements. Performance […]
Global Positioning Systems Technology & Smartphone Mapping “Apps”
July 19, 2011 Presented by Cary Chadwick and David Dickson, UConn CLEAR Eligible for 1 CM credit. In today’s high tech world, it’s hard to go anywhere without seeing how the Global Positioning System (GPS) influences our daily activities. GPS technology is built into many new products, from smartphones to smart shoes. This webinar will […]
Planning for Brownfields
June 22, 2011 Presented by Bruce Hyde, UConn CLEAR and Dudley (Skip) Alleman, Senior Project Manager HRP Associates, Inc Eligible for 1 CM credit. Is that old gas station, dry cleaners or auto body shop in your town a Brownfield? Is a Brownfield an agricultural field in the winter or one that’s contaminated? It might be […]
Free Google Tools for Creating Interactive Mapping “Mashups”
May 10, 2011 Presented by Cary Chadwick and Emily Wilson, UConn CLEAR Eligible for 1 CM credit. A mapping “mashup” is a web application that combines data from different sources into a single integrated, online mapping tool. With the rise in online mapping technology from leaders like Google Maps and Google Earth, creating these mashup […]
Rain Gardens
April 19, 2011 Presented by Michael Dietz, UConn CLEAR A rain garden is a depressed area in the landscape designed to collect and infiltrate stormwater. In addition to treating stormwater, rain gardens can be beautiful additions to the home landscape. This webinar will provide an overview of the functions and features of rain gardens. Learn […]
Affordable Housing
March 15, 2011 Presented by Bruce Hyde, UConn CLEAR and David Fink, Policy Director Partnership for Strong Communities The mere mention of affordable housing can be a lightning rod for the NIMBY (“not in my back yard”) elements in any community. But what is affordable housing and who really lives in it? Access to decent, […]
Riparian Corridors
February 8, 2011 Presented by Emily Wilson, UConn CLEAR and Juliana Barrett, CT Sea Grant Riparian, or streamside, corridors provide a host of environmental benefits, from erosion control and wildlife habitat to water quality protection. What is the state of riparian corridors in Connecticut, and what options are there for addressing riparian corridor protection? This […]
CLEARscapes – Winter 2011 Edition
In This Issue Stormwater in the City Rain Gardens in the Urban Landscape Riparian Corridors and Agricultural Soils Analysis Program Updates 2011 Webinar Series CTView.org Impervious Cover TMDL (View Newsletter as pdf)
CLEARscapes – Spring 2010 Edition
In This Issue CLEAR highlights the CT ECO Website research projects including TMDL Riparian Corridors and Agricultural Soils projects two new positions available and New and Noteworthy at CLEAR (View Newsletter as pdf)