Federal Tax Bill to Support Landscape Architecture R&D
Landscape architects frequently conduct research and development (R&D) to expand knowledge, technology, and expertise in professional practice. To these ends, ASLA supports H.R. 2673, the American Innovation and Research and Development Act, which would allow businesses to receive full annual tax deductions for R&D expenses.Read More
ASLA Advocates to Reduce Licensure Costs
ASLA is working to pass the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act as a partner of the American Society of Association Executives’ (ASAE) Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition.Read More
ASLA Recommends More Landscape Architects on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Projects
ASLA submitted written testimony to Congress. The recommendations are in response to the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment stakeholder hearing on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA).Read More
DOT Wildlife Crossing Projects Now Funded
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced awards for wildlife crossing projects. These funds will help reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions to protect both motorists and biodiversity.Read More
State Policy: 2023 Review and 2024 Preview
Landscape architects had a busy year in state legislatures, and 2024 figures to be just as active.Read More
White House Announces American Climate Corps
The White House has announced a new paid training and service program that could benefit emerging landscape architects. The American Climate Corps will help address the climate crisis by training and putting young people to work in clean energy, conservation, and climate resilience jobs.Read More
Urban Forestry Grants Awarded in All 50 States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced 385 grant awards totaling more than $1 billion to plant and maintain trees. Landscape architects should reach out to the local and state awardees to offer technical assistance and project leadership to implement these funds.Read More
EPA Revises WOTUS Rule Post Sackett
On August 29, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army released a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) to conform with the United States Supreme Court’s decision...Read More