Madison County Planning and Development Department

Janet's internship project was in two parts: (1) A study of changes in runoff and NPS pollution resulting from anticipated land use change scenarios in Madison County, including scenarios with forested riparian buffers of various widths. This work required the use of GIS software. (2) Creating a policy framework for a riparian buffer ordinance in Madison County. For this, she researched riparian buffer ordinances in other communities and consulted with the County Planning Commission on what measures would be feasible.

Fields of Study:

Environmental Policy and Planning

Organization:

Madison County Planning and Development Department, Edwardsville, IL

Employment Sector:

Government

Topic Areas of Internship:

Environmental Regulation/Policy, Land Use Planning, Water Resources

Duration & Dates:

5/28/2012 - 8/7/2012

Skills Gained:

Public Speaking Advanced Writing Knowledge Time Management Technical Skills (GIS or Computer Software), Analytical Skills, Problem Solving

Duties Performed:

Policy Analysis, Policy Creation, Create Reports, Conduct Studies/Research

How Student Obtained Internship:

Faculty Member Referral

Paid or Unpaid?:

Paid

OK to Contact Student for More Information? :

Janet Buchanan: janetib@umich.edu

Madison County Planning and Development Department

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