Environmental Law Institute

While often overlooked, #wetlands in New Mexico are integral to ecological balance, water filtration, and biodiversity. Maryann McGraw, Wetlands Program Coordinator for the New Mexico Environment Department, has been instrumental in developing wetlands monitoring, assessment, and restoration strategies for the state. She joins the podcast to discuss how she got started, the importance of local partnerships, and evolving strategies in the aftermath of Sackett v. EPA. Listen here https://lnkd.in/eMp2t9E or on your favorite app!

The Women in Water Diplomacy Network was launched in 2017 in the Nile Basin to improve representation of women in water management and diplomacy. Since then, the Network has seen incredible success. Regional networks have been established in North America and Central Asia and Afghanistan, and the Orange-Senqu basin network is planning to launch later this year. Most recently, the WWDN held a conference in Tblisi, Georgia, to create a South Caucasus branch of the network. The Water Diplomat published an article highlighting the outcomes of this conference and the importance of such work. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/ea9w4-8D

The 8th annual Toxic Substances Control Act (#TSCA) Reform Conference will be held both in-person and virtually on June 26, 2024! Co-sponsored by ELI, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., and The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health, this event is a chance to reflect on the challenges and accomplishments since the implementation of the 2016 Lautenberg Amendments and where TSCA stands today. Panelists will dive into key topics such as risk evaluation and management, new chemical review, citizens’ petitions, and more. Join us to explore all the complexities and perspectives surrounding TSCA and its implementation! CLE credit is available in Vermont and Pennsylvania for in-person attendees only. You can find registration, as well as a detailed outline for the day, here: https://lnkd.in/eU7dZJnr

Sonja has been passionate about #wetlands since elementary school, speaking at public hearings and advocating for increased conservation efforts. Now she is a college student at Carnegie Mellon University studying how technology, such as machine learning, can be used to advance wetlands research. Her blog post explores her journey working with wetlands, what she has learned along the way, and what she is excited about for the future. Read it here! https://lnkd.in/e26QH_JY

Interested in #environmentaljustice and looking for CLE credit? Join us on June 13th for the 10th installment in our “Community Lawyering for Environmental Justice” series! This webinar will focus on the environmental justice implications of PFAS and the developments, challenges, and opportunities in the growing field. Panelists will specifically break down research on disproportionate exposure in communities of color, EPA regulatory actions, ongoing advocacy efforts, and more. CLE credits are available in Vermont and Pennsylvania. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eywWpN5W

Communities play an important role in restoring #wetlands. In this podcast episode, Jessica Hua, Principal Investigator of the Hua Lab at UW-Madison, shares her research on the intersection of ecology and community. She talks about the effect of pollution on wetlands, how communities perceive wetlands, and the work she has done to educate communities on their importance. Listen to her podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eMp2t9E 

Two of the major foundational statutes for US environmental law are the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). To understand the position of environmental law today, it is helpful to understand NEPA, ESA, and their role in the modern environmental movement. The second session of ELI’s #SummerSchool provides an overview of these two statutes, as well as new developments and what the future might hold. Join us virtually on June 11! Register here: https://lnkd.in/esExNBJm Panelists: Melinda Meade Meyers, Of Counsel, Van Ness Feldman, Moderator Rebecca Hays Barho, Partner, Nossaman Jamie Pleune, Associate Professor of Law (Research), University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Katherine Renshaw, Section Chief, Office of General Counsel, Environmental Review and Coordination Section, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Interested in learning about progress in a #GlobalPlasticTreaty? My reflections on the 4th negotiating meeting in Ottawa. One more to go, and the clock ⏰ is ticking - time to come together and press for more ambition, including in the U.S! 🌊🌎 Special thanks to the following individuals and organizations for their dedication and actions. Together, we are one step closer to a global plastic treaty! 🙌🏻 Monterey Bay Aquarium, Luis Vayas Valdivieso, Maria Ivanova, Adetoun Mustapha, Alex Godoy-Faúndez, Stefano Aliani, Anda Popovici, Cindy Matuch, Kevin Lunzalu, Lizzie Fuller, Environmental Law Institute, Azul, UN Environment Programme, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy #PlasticPollution #BridgeToBusan #NoTimeToWaste #HighAmbitionCoalition #FossilFuels #PlasticAndClimate #PlasticPollution

This year, the Third Annual Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding is offering a Virtual Conference Day on June 12th for those who cannot make it in-person in The Hague. The Third Conference will feature five key themes to environmental peacebuilding: climate change; water; peace, justice, and accountability; natural resources and conservation; and data and digital technologies. Registration is free for all attendees. Attendees have the option to register for individual sessions, so they can tailor the program to their interests. For registration, as well as a detailed outline of the day, learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eiQbRA6u #EnPAx2024

Marginalized communities have, to this day, borne the brunt of environmental decision-making. From contaminated dump sites in predominantly Black communities, to uranium poisoning on Navajo land, the examples of disproportionate impacts of environmental decision-making are endless. Our latest blog post examines intersectional environmental justice and explores how communities and movements have evolved to alter the status quo. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eCyBYa2c #environmentaljustice #climatejustice