A Commitment to Watershed Protection
A Commitment to Watershed Protection

Author: John Butler

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-05

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13: 0788148877

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Using relatively few Federal dollars, the EPA's Clean Lakes Program has been a resounding success in its first 17 years. It has involved many thousands of enthusiastic volunteers, & dramatically improved the quality of several hundred lakes across the U.S. This review explains why the program has been so successful, examines its effects, & details lessons learned from the program & how they can be applied to other environmental management initiatives. Four principles form the base for this success: local involvement -- & commitment; state management; matching funds; & good science. Photos. Charts & tables.

Macroeconomic Policy and Agricultural Development Concepts and Case Studies of Egypt, Morocco and Jordan
Macroeconomic Policy and Agricultural Development Concepts and Case Studies of Egypt, Morocco and Jordan

Author: Maury E. Bredahl

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-05

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9780788148880

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Analyzes agricultural trade and domestic policies of potential importers of horticultural products. The intent is to determine the impact of these policies on the growth of import demand. In particular, it addresses the impact of macroeconomic policies and macro prices -- exchange rates, interest rates and wage rates -- on the ability of Egypt, Jordan and Morocco to compete in international agricultural markets. Includes a discussion of the elements of macroeconomic policy and macro prices and the food sector, as well as an examination of the economic environment and policies of each country. Includes extensive figures and tables of comparative data.