Word: 90c
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...nine students of Environmental Science and Public Policy (ESPP) 90c, a junior tutorial in ecology and land-use planning taught by Professor of Advanced Environmental Studies in the Field of Landscape Ecology Richard T. Forman, did all that and more during their spring break trip to Highlands County, Florida. At Archbold Biological Station, an ecological research facility in a county located about two hours south of Orlando, the students spent a week learning about the natural resources of the region, researching local culture and integrating spatial principles and ecological objectives into a comprehensive land-use plan for Highlands County...
After learning about local culture and industry during the first few days of their trip, ESPP 90c students on the fifth day began the assignment that was the trip's centerpiece. They would create a land-use plan for Highlands County that integrated ecological and social objectives for the area. Divided into three teams of three students each to tackle the project, groups quickly split up to gather more information about the town and its surroundings. Daniel A. Montilla '99 and K. Valentine Cadieux '98 spent three hours in the local supermarket, talking to area residents about their views...
Last week, ESPP 90c students also began a second planning project in Massachusetts, which will build on the expertise they have gained in Florida in balancing ecological and community objectives in a regional setting...
After bandying about the idea for weeks, President Clinton finally proposed a specific increase in the minimum wage: 90c over the next two years, to $5.15. The proposal is certain to ignite a major fight with congressional Republicans and is unlikely to survive. A spat is also sure to erupt when the President formally unveils his $1.6 trillion budget this week. While promising to eliminate or consolidate hundreds of programs and slash $144 billion in spending over the next five years, the President's plans do not cut deeply enough to balance the budget by 2002, which Republicans vow they...