The Environmental Policy Program team reaches out to state and local governmental officials in a variety of ways to address a range of issues, including regional water planning, soil quality and erosion, zoning, and solid waste management. The faculty conduct specialized research, offer customized assistance, present helpful training programs, analyze policies and regulations, and create informative publications. The environmental team can also facilitate meetings between stakeholders relating to environmental policy matters.
The Environmental Policy Program has worked with the General Assembly, cities, counties, state agencies, the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), and more.
Areas of Expertise
- Nonpoint source pollution control and management
Stormwater
Soil erosion and
sedimentation
Nutrient management
Agricultural pesticide use - Regional water planning
- Federal and state environmental law
- Surface water monitoring
- Life cycle analysis, especially biomass production, with geospatial design support
- Solid waste management, including compost
- Groundwater hydrology
- Ecosystem restoration
- Farm water use
- Water conservation
- Environmental permitting
- Land-use planning and zoning
- Air quality
Environmental Materials
The Environmental Policy Program offers a variety of materials to help inform leaders and policy makers on current environmental issues impacting different areas of the state.
Meet the Team
Environmental Policy Program to Help Coastal Communities Anticipate the Effects of Sea Level Rise >>
Environmental Brief Explores New Water Stewardship Act >>
Environmental Policy Program Issues New Briefs for Legislative Committees >>
Vinson Institute Launches New Environmental Training at Green GMA Convention >>
Environmental Management, Chapter from the Handbook for Georgia Mayors and Councilmembers >>
Environmental Policy Reports Archive >>
Legislators Attend Inaugural Environmental Policy Academy >>
