Analysts say the attacks may be part of the military's plans to clear the area of local communities ahead of construction of a hydro-electric power plant.

VOA: standard.2010.07.27

The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency,or EPA, lists stormwater as the primary cause of water pollution in the United States, and encourages local communities to develop management plans to treat run-off before it pollutes their rivers, lakes or streams.

VOA: standard.2010.08.04

Spokesman Atholl Duncan said that a lot had changed since many local plans were put in place.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Scotland | Sewerage 'hampers planning hopes'

Some have been vocal critics on controversial local plans, such as some wind farm developments.

BBC: 'Sense of community' is crucial

All three have local plans which assume lots of growth, with a commensurate amount of land set aside.

ECONOMIST: Some parts of England are not afraid of development