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Research Reports
ELI publishes Research Reports available for free download that present the analysis and conclusions of the policy studies ELI undertakes to improve environmental law and policy. These reports contribute to education of the profession and disseminate diverse points of view and opinions to stimulate a robust and creative exchange of ideas. Those publications, which express opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the Institute, its Board of Directors, or funding organizations, exemplify ELI’s commitment to dialogue with all sectors.
Drinking Water Quality in Child Care Facilities: A Review of State Policy
August 2015
A variety of chemical, biological, and radiological contaminants may affect drinking water supplies. Children are especially vulnerable to the effects of contaminants in their water, because they drink more water, eat more food, and breathe more air relative to their size than do adults, and because their bodies are not fully developed and their growing organs can be more easily harmed. This paper describes how state laws and regulations across the U.S. Read More >
Evaluating Ocean Protection: State and Local MPA Framework
March 2015
Well-designed state and local laws can protect marine resources that are essential for the economic and environmental health of coastal areas. To understand these state and local laws, we examined the key legal tools for protecting marine areas in the twenty-three U.S. coastal states. Read More >
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulation of Offshore Aquaculture
March 2015
This white paper provides a detailed legal and practical overview of Corps regulation of offshore aquaculture, illustrated through case studies of three offshore aquaculture projects that have recently received Section 10 permits. In addition, it provides recommendations for steps to increase the consistency and timeliness of Section 10 permitting of offshore aquaculture while ensuring that all environmental impacts are effectively addressed. Read More >
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulation of Offshore Aquaculture (Fact Sheet)
March 2015
This fact sheet summarizes the ELI white paper “U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulation of Offshore Aquaculture." Click here for the full white paper. Read More >
