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Renowned LSU Scientist Wins 2002 National Wetlands Award
May 14, 2002
Dr. William Patrick, a leader in wetland research for more than 50 years, won the 2002 National Wetlands Award for Science Research. He will be honored at a ceremony on May 16, 2002, at the U.S....
Massachusetts Conservationist Wins 2002 National Wetlands Award
May 14, 2002
Christy Foote-Smith, a wetland conservationist from Boston, Massachusetts, has won the 2002 National Wetlands Award for Outstanding Wetlands Program Development. She will be honored at a ceremony...
South Dakota Landowner Wins 2002 National Wetland Award
May 14, 2002
Clarence Mortenson, a leader in wetland restoration, has won the 2002 National Wetlands Award for Land Stewardship and Development. He will be honored at a ceremony on May 16, 2002, at the U.S....
Supreme Court Bolsters Land-Use Planning in Historic Property Rights Case
April 24, 2002
In a sweeping decision yesterday, the Supreme Court strengthened the ability of local and regional governments to engage in reasonable land-use regulation aimed at protecting the environment. The...
New Handbook Helps "At Risk"; Communities Achieve Environmental Justice
April 11, 2002
The Environmental Law Institute® has just published a new handbook, A Citizen’s Guide to Using Federal Environmental Laws to Secure Environmental Justice. The report illustrates how citizens can...
