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The Environmental Law Institute is widely respected as “a nonpartisan organization specializing in legal analysis and not known for taking sides in political fights,” as the New York Times has noted. When members of the media, private bar, government, business, and public interest organizations seek expert information on environmental law and policy, they turn to ELI.
ELI Seeks VP of Development
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Environmental Law Institute Campaign Tops Half-Way Mark
The Campaign for the ELI Fund has topped the half-way mark in its first eight months according to Campaign Chair, Bill Rawson. The Campaign recently reached $1.1 million in donor gifts and pledges working toward its three-year goal of $2.1 million…
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ELI Welcomes New President Scott Fulton
Starting September 8, the Environmental Law Institute is pleased to welcome Scott Fulton as our fifth president. Mr. Fulton brings substantial experience in environmental issues and management to our team. He comes to ELI with great understanding of…
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Deadline extended until 12/21/15 - Call for Nominations for 2016 National Wetlands Awards

(Washington, DC) — Deadline extended. The Environmental Law Institute announces the opening of the nomination period for the 27th Annual National Wetlands Awards. The National Wetlands Awards program honors individuals…

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Tickets on Sale Now for the Award Dinner!
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Henry L. Diamond to Receive ELI Environmental Achievement Award

(Washington, DC) — The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is pleased to announce that it will present its 2015 Environmental Achievement Award to Henry L. Diamond, Founder and Senior Counsel, Beveridge & Diamond, PC, recognizing his lifetime…

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Leadership Council Welcomes Manatt Partner Jeffrey Davidson
The Environmental Law Institute is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Davidson has been elected as a member of its Leadership Council.  Mr. Davidson, a partner in the Land, Environment & Natural Resources Division in the Washington, D.C…
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Legal Scholars Gall and Madiraju Lend Expertise to ELI
The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is proud to have Spencer Gall joining us this summer as the inaugural Marten Law Environmental Fellow. Mr. Gall is a rising 3L at the University of Washington School of Law (UWSL), where he is an articles editor…
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Former EPA General Counsel Scott Fulton to Serve as Next President of Environmental Law Institute

(Washington, DC) — The Board of Directors of the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) announced today that Scott Fulton has been selected as the organization’s fifth President. Mr. Fulton, currently a principal at the environmental law firm…

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Report Recommends Improvements to Army Corps Permitting of Offshore Aquaculture

(Washington)  Offshore aquaculture is an emerging new use of the ocean. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plays a central, but underappreciated, role in regulating this new industry. The Environmental Law Institute has…

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