Water Resources Project Planning Improved Analysis of Costs and Benefits Needed for Sacramento Flood Protection Project 1. Are there motivating factors, besides economic incentives, to incorporate sustainability concepts into infrastructure planning and construction?
2. The National Environmental Protection Act requires public review and comments on all federally-sponsored projects. Is the public currently taking advantage of this legislation to foster and promote environmental health?
3. One major impediment to incorporate environmental and sustainability concepts into infrastructure planning and construction is the lack of analytical tools to evaluate these impacts. Should the lack of these tools to conduct quantitative analyses prevent qualitative analyses from being performed?