Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Department
Geography and Environmental Studies
First Advisor
Stanley, Brett
Second Advisor
Mulvihill, James
Third Advisor
Longville, Susan Lien
Abstract
This project will explore the environmental benefits of sustainable land use practices as defined in the Ahwahnee Water Principles for Resource Efficient Land Use. These principles identify resource efficient land use practices that local communities can implement. City ordinances contain barriers to prevent the implementation of Ahwahnee Water Principles. The city of Ontario's municipal code, New Model Colony General Plan, and several specific area plans as well as San Bernardino's general plan, municipal code, and University Hills Specific Plan were analyzed to identify preventions and promotions of these water principles. It was discovered both cities have high percentages in the use of impervious cover which increases runoff and causes water contamination.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Melissa Danielle, "The promotion and prevention of Ahwahnee water principles for resource efficient land use in the cities of Ontario and San Bernardino" (2009). Theses Digitization Project. 3725.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3725
