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Bicycle and Greenway Planning for Communities
This course will cover the basic concepts of bicycle and pedestrian facilities design, including sidewalks, bike lanes and greenbelt bike paths. Discussions will also include the politics and policies of planning for active communities, as well as funding sources and how to get projects funded.

Climate Change and Local Planning Strategies
Learn how to assess your jurisdiction's contribution to global climate change and develop practical means to reduce that contribution through land use plans in this one-day course. A number of local programs currently underway in California and other states will be highlighted.

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Special Status Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern California
Receive keen insight on the 14 reptile and amphibian species native to Northern California currently listed as threatened or endangered under the state and federal Endangered Species Act. Providing a history of herpetological conservation in California, you will learn information about state and federal protective laws, and permit categories, as well as the basics of site habitat assessments.

Developing and Writing Effective CEQA Documents
Intended for project managers, authors and editors, this course presents a step-by-step approach to preparing and writing California Environmental Quality Act documents. Project managers learn how to set up their projects to improve author efficiency, effectiveness and client satisfaction.

Interest-Based Negotiation (for Planning and Resource Management)
Explore the principles of interest-based negotiation and collaboration, as they apply to public policy issues in land use planning, environmental policy and resource management. Lectures and case studies are mixed with hands-on exercises and simulated negotiations.

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Online Certificate Program in Energy Resource Management
This multidisciplinary program will help you acquire the knowledge to help your organization decrease its energy footprint and to distinguish yourself as an energy-savvy decision-maker.