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Federal Protection Of Unique Environmental Interests: Endangered And Threatened Species, Ronald H. Rosenberg Sep 2019

Federal Protection Of Unique Environmental Interests: Endangered And Threatened Species, Ronald H. Rosenberg

Ronald H. Rosenberg

Endangered species protection has long been favored by many Americans, who watched regretfully as the numbers of American eagles, buffaloes and other species dwindled toward extinction. Only recently, however, has species protection become a matter of public controversy, subsumed in the more general "development v. environment" debate. In this Article, Professor Rosenberg surveys the federal government's role in species protection, with a special focus on the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Prompted by the much-publicized Supreme Court decision in the "snail darter case"--TVA v. Hill-Congress extensively amended the Act in 1978. After a detailed analysis of these amendments, Professor Rosenberg …


The Waters Of Antarctica: Do They Belong To Some States, No States, Or All States?, Linda A. Malone Sep 2019

The Waters Of Antarctica: Do They Belong To Some States, No States, Or All States?, Linda A. Malone

Linda A. Malone

Major issues and complexities arise when one is looking at the international puzzle that is Antarctica. Despite being uninhabited year round and lacking substantial long-term international law rules for sovereignty, states still try to claim their sovereignty over various parts of Antarctica. The consortium of states under the Antarctica Treaty System (“ATS”) then further aggravates these complexities, especially when other states outside of the ATS have been arguing for different regimes and approaches to dealing with Antarctica and resource exploitation. Due to these major issues and a desperate need for a resolution in times of global climate change, this Article …


The Supreme Court’S Recent “Takings” Cases: The Koontz And Arkansas Decisions -- What Do They Mean For Local Government?, Lynda L. Butler Sep 2019

The Supreme Court’S Recent “Takings” Cases: The Koontz And Arkansas Decisions -- What Do They Mean For Local Government?, Lynda L. Butler

Lynda L. Butler

No abstract provided.


Book Review Of Eco-Pragmatism: Making Sensible Environmental Decisions In An Uncertain World, Lynda L. Butler Sep 2019

Book Review Of Eco-Pragmatism: Making Sensible Environmental Decisions In An Uncertain World, Lynda L. Butler

Lynda L. Butler

No abstract provided.


Coastal Marine Science For Law And Business Students: Preparing Law And Business Professionals To Make "Informed Decisions" About Coastal Issues, David H. Niebuhr, Lynda L. Butler, Don Rahtz, Britt E. Anderson, April N. Lawrence Sep 2019

Coastal Marine Science For Law And Business Students: Preparing Law And Business Professionals To Make "Informed Decisions" About Coastal Issues, David H. Niebuhr, Lynda L. Butler, Don Rahtz, Britt E. Anderson, April N. Lawrence

Lynda L. Butler

The rigors of employment-directed undergraduate education. and decreased emphasis on "Liberal Arts" studies occurring at some colleges and universities has left many graduates with a level of scientific understanding which is inadequate to make infonned choices about issues which effect the environment. To address this lack of scientific understanding. the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Virginia) and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, with the Marshall-Wythe School of Law and the School of Business Administration of the College of William and Mary are developing a Coastal Ecosystem Science Program to teach future law and business professionals the basics of …


Introduction/Welcome/Announcements, Kathryn Rowe, Davison M. Douglas, Elizabeth Armistead Andrews Sep 2019

Introduction/Welcome/Announcements, Kathryn Rowe, Davison M. Douglas, Elizabeth Armistead Andrews

Elizabeth Armistead Andrews

No abstract provided.


Defining The Problem And Exploring Non Lethal Alternatives Including Land Management, John Hadidian Aug 2019

Defining The Problem And Exploring Non Lethal Alternatives Including Land Management, John Hadidian

John Hadidian, PhD

Symposium: The Increasing Conflicts of Deer and Human Populations in Suburban Areas


Water Privatization Trends In The United States: Human Rights, National Security, And Public Stewardship, Craig Anthony (Tony) Arnold Apr 2019

Water Privatization Trends In The United States: Human Rights, National Security, And Public Stewardship, Craig Anthony (Tony) Arnold

Craig Anthony (Tony) Arnold

No abstract provided.