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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.The President of the United States has nominated John C. Cruden, President of the Environmental Law Institute, to become the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice. "John Cruden's…
The Environmental Law Institute mourns the death of Judge Howard M. Holtzmann, who passed away on December 9, 2013, just one day before his 92nd birthday.
ELI honored Judge Holtzmann, who served on our board (1999-2005), with a Special Merit Award…
Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Environmental Law Dept. has announced the launch of a mobile site that provides reporting requirements under federal and CA law for spills and other releases into the environment…
The Art of Commenting, a longtime ELI bestseller, is a step-by-step guide to writing comments that are most likely to lead to the desired environmental results.
ELI welcomes Alan Horowitz to the ELI Leadership Council. Alan is Vice President of Global Operations Compliance at AstraZeneca, a major international research-based biopharmaceutical company. Alan’s team leads the development and…
A Handbook for Prioritizing Wetland and Stream Restoration and Protection Using Landscape Analysis Tools (2013), provides states, tribes, and local governments with information about the range of tools used by wetland programs across the country to…
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the National Wetlands Awards! As we celebrate this milestone, ELI is introducing a new nomination process, which is intended to make it easier for you to recognize your friends and colleagues
ELI and our partners have released the first three in a series of policy briefs on post-conflict peacebuilding and natural resources management highlighting the findings from a series of books on the topic published by Earthscan.
A new website providing users with free access to dozens of case studies as well as teaching and training materials on the role of natural resources in peacebuilding was launched by the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), the United Nations…
(Washington, DC) — The Environmental Law Institute has been awarded Charity Navigator’s prestigious and highest 4-star rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. Receiving four out of a possible…