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The Environmental Law Institute is widely respected as “a nonpartisan organization specializing in legal analysis and not known for taking sides in political fights,” as the New York Times has noted. When members of the media, private bar, government, business, and public interest organizations seek expert information on environmental law and policy, they turn to ELI.Seven individuals from across the U.S. will be honored at the 2005 National Wetlands Awards on May 18 in Washington, DC. The Awards will be presented in an evening ceremony beginning at 6 p.m. in the United States Rayburn Building (Room B339).…
Approximately twenty states have their own programs for preparing environmental impact assessments of proposed governmental and private actions. These are often called "little NEPAs," but in the aggregate, they are responsible for the preparation…
Author David Schoenbrod, a long-time environmental activist and academic, has recently released Saving Our Government from Washington: How Congress Grabs Power, Shirks Responsibility, and Shortchanges the People. He argues that the modern…
Seven wetlands educators, scientists, and conservationists were selected as recipients of the 2005 National Wetlands Awards for exemplary contributions in conserving or restoring the Nation’s wetlands. They will be honored at a Capitol Hill…
Please join the Environmental Law Institute® on March 30, 2005, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., for a discussion of the future of the Data Quality Act and its implications for environmental regulations. Sean Moulton (Senior Information Policy…
Leslie Carothers, President of the Environmental Law Institute, announced the appointment of Scott Schang as Vice President for Publications and Associates Programs.
The new Vice President will direct the publication of the Environmental…
Environmental Law Institute® Public Policy Forum
Alternative Strategies for Addressing Mercury Pollution
January 7, 2005
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Root Conference Room
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
1779…
A new report by the non-partisan Environmental Law Institute® shows that federal judges’ political affiliation may be a decisive factor in determining the outcome of cases brought under the nation’s premier environmental law. The study of recent…
Each year the environmental community comes together to honor individuals who have dedicated their time and energy to protecting our nation’s precious wetlands. Nomination forms for the 2005 National Wetlands Awards Program are now available. The…
The Environmental Law Institute® (ELI) today released Filling the Gaps: Ten Strategies to Strengthen Invasive Species Management in Florida. The report analyzes weaknesses and…