All ASLA NewsAmerican Society of Landscape Architects5/21/2013 6:06:55 AM20 Great News: Congresswoman Matsui Introduces The Residential Energy and Economic Savings (TREES) Act http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=390412013-04-26<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2013-04-26ASLA Statement on Sequestration http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=385402013-03-01<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2013-03-01ASLA Statement on Fiscal Cliff Dealhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=381242013-01-02<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2013-01-02Federal Guidance on Transportation Alternatives Releasedhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=377522012-10-23<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2012-10-23ASLA Hosts Webinar on MAP-21's Effect on Landscape Architectshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=377492012-10-19<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2012-10-19ASLA Advocacy Webinar: MAP-21 and Landscape Architectshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=376162012-10-11<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2012-10-11Great News from DC! Sen. Hagan Introduces Urban Parks Bill! http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=375852012-09-24<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2012-09-24Recreational Trails Advocacy Update-48 States to Keep RTP Funding in 2013!http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=374322012-09-12<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2012-09-12ASLA National, 32 ASLA Chapters Urge Continued Support for Recreational Trails Programhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=368132012-08-15<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2012-08-15ASLA Statement on Surface Transportation Conference Reporthttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=358042012-06-28<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2012-06-28ASLA Releases Banking on Green Reporthttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=351592012-04-12<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2012-04-12ASLA Applauds Senate Passage of Active Transportation Bill; Urges House to Follow Suithttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=348262012-03-14<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2012-03-14ASLA, AIA, APA Issue Joint Letter on Transportation Reauthorizationhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=347272012-02-29<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2012-02-29SBA Issues Size Standards for Landscape Architecture Firmshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=346442012-02-14<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2012-02-14House Committee Passes Transportation Bill-No SRTS and No Dedicated TE Fundinghttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=344422012-02-02<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2012-02-02Busy Week in DC on Water and Stormwater Issueshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=341692011-12-15<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-12-15Virginia Deregulation Effort a Harbinger of More Threats to Licensure?http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=341242011-12-06<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-12-06Senate Committee Passes Transportation Bill With Weakened TE Program-ASLA Working To Restore Dedicated Fundinghttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=338452011-11-14<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-11-14Paul Amendment Defeatedhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=337802011-11-01<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-11-01McCain Amendment to Gut Transportation Enhancements Program Defeatedhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=336502011-10-19<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-10-19ASLA Announces 2012 Chapter Licensure and Advocacy Grantshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=327372011-09-14<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-09-14ASLA Urges a Comprehensive View of Infrastructure When Considering Jobs Billhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=327092011-09-09<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-09-09Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Opportunity-$67 Million Available in 2011http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=319902011-06-22<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-06-22Congress Passes Spending Bill for Fiscal Year 2011http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=313812011-04-14<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-04-14Huge Response to Call for EPA Case Studieshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=313002011-04-07<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-04-07Rep. Sires Reintroduces Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act (HR 709) in 112th Congress http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=312992011-04-06<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-04-06Deadline Looming! Share Your Green Infrastructure Design Case Studieshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=306772011-03-24<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-03-24Good News From Floridahttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=311442011-03-24<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-03-24Congressional Hearing Highlights Green Infrastructure Benefitshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=294262010-09-30<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/>Innovative design techniques can provide a cost-effective and sustainable alternative for overburdened communities<br/><br/><br/>2010-09-30ASLA Government Affairs Holds Advocacy Network Training Session http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=307192011-02-10<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2011-02-1050 means 50: Licensure Reaches Milestone in Vermonthttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=267842010-04-26<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/>Vermont Governor Jim Douglas signs licensure law.<br/><br/><br/>2010-04-262300 by May 23 Campaign Surpasses Goal! http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=272162010-05-24<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2010-05-24111th Congress Convenes With Emphasis on Economyhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=213162009-01-12<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-01-12Land and Water Conservation Fund Passes Househttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=283702010-08-03<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2010-08-03New Senate Bill Gives Cities Green Technologies to Clean Water, Lower Costshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=278262010-07-07<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/>ASLA applauds bill’s sustainable approach to infrastructure development.<br/><br/><br/>2010-07-07HUD and DOT Release Joint Notice of Funding Availabilityhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=278082010-07-01<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2010-07-01ASLA Hosts Green Roof Briefing and Reception as Part of High Performance Building Week in DChttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=275602010-06-17<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2010-06-17ASLA Sends Letter to President Obama’s Commission on BP oil spillhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=272842010-06-03<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2010-06-03Former NFL Star Eddie George Briefs Congress on Creating Healthy Communitieshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=267302010-04-20<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/>Heisman Trophy winner and landscape architect calls for funding to create urban parks<br/><br/><br/>2010-04-20Growing Demand for Safe Bicycle and Walking Trails Provides Additional Opportunities for Landscape Architectshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=260562010-03-16<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2010-03-16ASLA Helps Congress Craft Streetscaping Resolution http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=256942010-02-25<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2010-02-25President's Budget Includes Small Business Incentives, Investments in Green Infrastructurehttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=255762010-02-03<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2010-02-03President’s First State of the Union Focuses on Jobs and Greening The Economyhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=254122010-01-28<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2010-01-28Transportation Projects Will Now Emphasize Environmental and Livability Benefitshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=252442010-01-14<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2010-01-14Landscape Architects Applaud New National Park Service Plan to Sustainably Transform the National Mallhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=250822009-12-09<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-12-09Landscape Architecture Education Bill Gets Senate Actionhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=250762009-12-09<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-12-09Legislation To Create More Parks Introduced in House http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=245182009-10-13<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/>Congressman Albio Sires (NJ) introduced legislation to create more parks and recreation space in our nation’s urban centers.<br/><br/><br/>2009-10-13House Passes SAFETEA-LU Extensionhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=244782009-10-02<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-10-02FHWA Highlights Safe Routes To Schools Programhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=237962009-08-13<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-08-13Members of Congress Express Strong Support for Recreational Trails Programhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=233802009-07-14<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-07-14Landscape Architects Part of the Solution in the American Clean Energy and Security Acthttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=233142009-06-26<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/>The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is delighted that the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives June 26, provides for a multifaceted approach to reduce energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gasses.<br/><br/><br/>2009-06-26Federal Agencies Establish Sustainable Communities Partnershiphttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=230182009-06-16<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-06-16ASLA Alerts President Obama to the Inherent Risks in Proposal Attacking Landscape Architectural Programs http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=229642009-06-09<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-06-09ASLA Statement on the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy for the Built Environment to Fight Childhood Obesityhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=228702009-05-26<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-05-26Perlmutter Re-Introduces Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=227842009-05-15<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-05-15Ten New Cosponsors of Complete Streets Legislation Following ASLA’s Advocacy Dayhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=226602009-05-05<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-05-05Secretary Salazar Announces NPS Stimulus Projectshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=224982009-04-27<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-04-27Advocates Prepare for ASLA’s Annual Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=223182009-04-16<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-04-16Members of Congress Show Their Support For HALShttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=221842009-04-06<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-04-06Omnibus Lands Package Heads to President Obama http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=220622009-03-25<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-03-25Omnibus Lands Package Gets a Second Chancehttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=219482009-03-17<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-03-17ASLA Advocates Turn out in Record Numbershttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=219022009-03-10<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-03-10USDA Secretary Vilsack and First Lady Michelle Obama Support Community Gardenshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=218182009-02-27<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-02-27In-District Advocacy Day Meetings Scheduled and Postedhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=216822009-02-14<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-02-14Green Roof Tax Incentive Legislation Introduced in the Senate http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=215442009-02-05<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-02-05House Passes Economic Recovery Packagehttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=214382009-01-30<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-01-30Dan Dahlkemper Elected Congressional Spouses Club Presidenthttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=214022009-01-21<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-01-21Michigan Governor Signs Licensure Lawhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=213262009-01-14<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-01-14Senate Acts on Major Public Lands Legislationhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=213222009-01-12<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2009-01-12Colorado Senator Ken Salazar nominated to be Secretary of the Interior http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=211082008-12-19<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2008-12-19House Begins Filling Vacancies on Important Committeeshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=210962008-12-15<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2008-12-15ASLA New York Chapter President’s Letter Published in NY Timeshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=209182008-12-02<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2008-12-02ASLA Signs Transportation for America’s Economic Stimulus Letterhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=209162008-12-01<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2008-12-01Democrats Sweep White House, Congress and Senatehttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=204882008-11-05<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2008-11-05ASLA Signs On to Safe Routes to School Letter to Congresshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=205462008-11-12<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2008-11-12House Climate Change Bill Unveiled; Includes Landscape Architecture Techniqueshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=201162008-10-15<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2008-10-15U.S. House of Representatives Passes “Trail of Tears Documentation Act” (H.R. 5335)http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=193362008-09-22<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2008-09-22California Passes Complete Streets Law, Major Victory for National Complete Streets Movementhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=199162008-10-08<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2008-10-08EPA Posts ASLA's WaterSense Commentshttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=147822008-09-30<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2008-09-30No Child Left Inside Act (H.R. 3036) Passes on Floor of the Househttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=192942008-09-23<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2008-09-23U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Approves Water Infrastructure Legislationhttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=193382008-09-17<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>2008-09-17 Complete Streets legislation has been introduced in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=107322008-03-03<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/>Complete Streets legislation has been introduced in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.<br/><br/><br/>2008-03-03 Representative Doris Matsui (CA) introduced H.R. 5867http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=107302008-04-22<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/>Representative Doris Matsui (CA) introduced H.R. 5867, the Energy Conservation through Trees Act of 2008<br/><br/><br/>2008-04-22Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO) has introduced legislation that recognizes The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) http://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=107282008-06-16<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/>Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO) has introduced legislation that recognizes The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and landscape architects’ expertise in site planning, tree canopy coverage, and green roofs.<br/><br/><br/>2008-06-16Chief Administrative Officer Dan Beard unveiled his Green the Capitol final reporthttp://www.asla.org/NewslistingDetails.aspx?id=107422007-06-21<br/><br/>Advocacy<br/><br/>Chief Administrative Officer Dan Beard unveiled his Green the Capitol final report to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D,CA) on June 21, 2007. The final report includes all of ASLA’s recommendations for sustainable practices for site conditions for the U.S. Capitol, the House Office Buildings, and the Capitol grounds.<br/><br/><br/>2007-06-21