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Successes in Stewardship is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) bimonthly newsletter highlighting current best practices in stewardship and environmental review from around the country. Read the current newsletter: Incorporating Virtual Public Involvement Strategies.

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2023

June	Alternative Uses of the Right-of-Way

2022

January

Incorporating Environmental Justice into Highway Projects

2021

November	Establishing a Transportation Liaison Program
September	2018-2020 in Review: Key Takeaways for Accelerating Project Delivery and Improving Environmental Outcomes

2020

September	Every Day Counts 4: Integrating NEPA and Permitting Increases Efficiency in Environmental Review
July	Back to the Basics: Section 4(f) & 23 CFR 774 Updates

2019

June	Section 106 Tribal Agreements: Strengthening Government-to-Government Partnerships and Accelerating Project Delivery
February	CEDAR Helps States Increase Process Efficiencies in Project Development to Improve Environmental Compliance
January	The Eco-Logical Approach Helps Accelerate Project Delivery and Improve Environmental Outcomes

2018

September	Context Sensitive Solutions and Design: A Practical Approach to Transportation Decisionmaking
July	Case Studies Highlight Benefits of Multimodal Roadway Design and Green Infrastructure
May	Back to the Basics: Environmental Compliance During Emergencies
March	Updates to the Indiana Bat and Northern Long-Eared Bat Programmatic Consultation Accelerate Project Delivery and Improve Mitigation Outcomes
January	Back to the Basics: How FHWA Legal Staff Can Help with Project Delivery

2017

December	2017 Year in Review: Key Takeaways for Accelerating Project Delivery and Improving Environmental Outcomes
November	California’s North Coast Corridor Program Balances Infrastructure Demands and Environmental Stewardship
October	Back to the Basics:The Endangered Species Act and Section 7 Consultations
September	INVEST Leads to Sustainability Success and Innovation at Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
August	2017 FHWA Environmental Excellence Award Winners Demonstrate Budget-Friendly Best Practices in Stewardship
July	Back to the Basics: Bridge Permitting
June	NEPA Assignment Program Promotes Environmental Stewardship
May	Commitment and Collaboration among FHWA and Partners Leads to Successful Atlantic Salmon Programmatic
April	Back to the Basics: Improving the Quality of Environmental Documentation
March	Federal Permitting Dashboard Helps FHWA Accelerate Environmental Reviews, Improves Communication with the Public
February	New Integrating NEPA and Permitting Approach Provides Opportunities for States to Accelerate Project Delivery
January	Back to the Basics: Understanding the Components of Section 106 Compliance

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2016

December	A Year in Review: Practical Ways to Implement Takeaways from the 2016 Newsletters
November	Louisiana Historic Bridge Effort Increases Preservation Opportunities and Expands Agency Partnerships
October	FHWA FAST Act Guidance Accelerates Surface Transportation Project Environmental Review Processes
September	Indiana Bat and Northern Long-Eared Bat Programmatic Consultation Streamlines Project Delivery and Improves Conservation Outcomes
August	Featured Streamlining Practices Are Still Yielding Benefits: Five, Ten, and Fifteen Years Later
July	2017 Environmental Excellence Awards to Recognize Outstanding Environmental Stewardship
June	New Programmatic Categorical Exclusion Agreement Creates Potential to Accelerate Projects in Maine
May	FHWA Highlights 10 Benefits of the Planning and Environmental Linkages Program
April	Interdisciplinary Partnerships Help to Connect Ecosystems and Improve Roadway Safety for Wildlife and the Traveling Public
March	Freeway Cap Parks Encourage Stakeholder Coordination, Reconnect Communities, and Promote Healthy Ecosystems
February	More Efficient and Effective Permitting and Environmental Review Speeds Work on Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement
January	Planning for Climate Change: FHWA's Climate Change Resilience Pilot Program

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2015

December	Transportation Agencies Demonstrate How to Implement the Eco-Logical Approach
November	The 2015 Red Book: Synchronizing Environmental Reviews for Transportation and Other Infrastructure Projects
October	Using GIS Tools to Improve Project Delivery
September	Livability Tools Promote Environmental Decisionmaking in Early Stages of Planning
August	FHWA Encourages States to Take Action in Achieving Pollinator Health
July	2015 Environmental Excellence Awards Recognize Innovative Efforts to Preserve the Environment
June	New Web Resource Helps States and MPOs Improve Collaborative Transportation Decisionmaking
May	Get to Know FHWA's National Transportation Liaisons
April	Data-driven Success Stories Highlight Value of Programmatic Agreements
March	FHWA Resources Promote Implementation of More Sustainable Pavements
February	New Tool Helps Agencies Manage Transportation Assets in the Face of Climate Change
January	New Handbook Encourages Streamlined, Quantifiable Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans

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2014

December	Updated Guidelines Offer Uniform, Comprehensive Instructions for Conducting Effective Visual Impact Assessments
November	Using Road Diets to Advance Healthy, Safe Communities
October	FHWA Helps Shorten Environmental Review Process for Historic Bascule Bridge by an Unprecedented Seven Months
September	New Handbook Helps States Reduce Vegetation Management Costs and Encourage Native Growth
August	2015 Environmental Excellence Awards to Recognize Outstanding Environmental Stewardship
July	Agency Coordination and Public Involvement Deliver Milton-Madison Bridge Project on Time and on Budget
June	New York State Asset Management Framework Encourages Preservation and Sustainability
May	FHWA Develops Tools to Advance Climate Change Mitigation Strategies
April	Two New Categorical Exclusions Streamline NEPA Compliance
March	Geographic Information Systems Inventory Helps Preserve Apache Trail's Historic Character
February	FHWA Promotes Health in Transportation
January	Collaborative Research Effort Identifies Effective Wildlife Crossing Practices in Utah

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2013

December	Collaboration Helps to Expedite Lake Champlain Bridge Replacement Project
November	Advancing the Application of Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS): The CSS National Dialog 2
October	Implementing Eco-Logical: Activities to Advance Ecosystem-Scale Transportation Planning
September	Tribal Case Studies Highlight Effective Intergovernmental Partnerships
August	CDOT Uses Stakeholder Involvement to Streamline Environmental Review Process for Twin Tunnels Project
July	Addressing Environmental Justice in the NEPA Process
June	Interactive Online Tutorial Educates Users about Section 4(f)
May	Using Cloud Services to Support Environmental Streamlining
April	Federal and State Programs Remove Barriers to Fish Passage
March	Award-Winning Projects Exemplify Streamlining and Stewardship
February	States Work to Streamline the Section 106 Review Process
January	Programmatic Agreement Streamlines Indiana Bat Conservation Efforts

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2012

December	Wildlife Crossings Protect Wildlife Along Maine's Route 112
November	FHWA Supports Roadway Sustainability with INVEST
October	New York City Wetlands Strategy Protects Coastal Ecosystems
September	FHWA Updates Section 4(f) Policy Paper
August	Online Tools Help to Streamline the Environmental Review Process
July	Nonmotorized Transportation Program Increases Biking and Walking
June	Evaluating the Historical Significance of Utah's Bridges
May	Installing Turtle-Friendly Lighting on Florida's Coastal Roadways
April	Considering Freight Priorities in the NEPA Process
March	Colorado DOT Analyzes Rest Area Sustainability
February	Showcasing the 2011 Environmental Excellence Award Winners
January	FHWA Releases a Primer on Integrating Road Safety and NEPA

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