LAW 275 - Environmental Law.

This course will provide students with a general understanding of environmental law in the United States, including federal statutory programs, state programs, and the use of common law for remedying environmental harm. The class will include discussion of the major environmental laws for air pollution, water pollution, soil contamination, and species protection. The class will also explore advocacy strategies from various perspectives, including those of government agencies, land owners, environmental groups, and industry. Finally, the class will examine methods for ensuring compliance from the different perspectives of the regulated entities, the enforcing agencies, and the public. Three hours. Poffenberger.