Wetlands Law & Policy: From the Federal Clean Water Act to Local Administration

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About This Course

This CLE course explores the crucial role of wetlands within the broader context of environmental law, a relationship that has grown significantly since the Industrial Revolution. Wetlands, ranging from small backyard marshes to vital components in global climate change mitigation, are of paramount importance. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the scientific, legal, and policy dimensions of wetlands.

Key Topics:

  • A Brief History of Wetlands
  • The different types of wetlands, including bogs, fens, marshes, prairie potholes, bayous, and swamps
  • History of Law and Policy
  • Explore the development of general environmental law
  • Review key international treaties relevant to wetlands protection
  • United States Law and Administrative Policy
  • Analyze the U.S. legal frameworks and administrative policies governing wetlands conservation
  • Agriculture and Personal Liability
  • Discuss the intersection of agricultural practices with wetlands and the implications for personal liability
  • Defining Wetlands
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