I am not the person you’d expect to be an outspoken supporter of hunting as a conservation tool. I’ve been…
Protecting the environment does not require us to abandon the rule of law
This week, briefing began in WildEarth Guardians v. U.S. Department of Justice, a case of critical importance to anyone concerned about…
The Supreme Court wrestles again with the Clean Water Act’s due process deficit
Last week, the Supreme Court heard argument in the case challenging the WOTUS rule—the controversial rule defining the scope of…
Can the government use tax foreclosures to destroy conservation easements without compensation?
Not paying your taxes should and does have serious consequences. Governments, and most people, have little sympathy for tax delinquents.…
Historic preservation laws lead to deterioration, so does involuntary conservation
In Naperville, a suburb of Chicago, local activists succeeded in stopping the development of a mixed-use (residential & commercial) development…
Can federalism’s flexibility recover endangered species?
The federal Endangered Species Act has generated a lot of conflict over the last 44 years, but has little to…
How should environmentalists feel about the Constitution?
The environmental movement is young by constitutional standards, gaining steam in the early 20th century and becoming a powerful political…
Who should pay for scenic rivers: the public that enjoys them or a handful of property owners?
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, many questioned whether the city’s lack of formal zoning and recent growth were responsible…
Secretary Zinke recommends modifying ten national monuments
After an intense, months-long review of national monuments, Secretary Zinke delivered his report with recommendations to the President on August…
Can the government punish you for reporting pollution?
You’d probably think the answer is a resounding “no.” But what if you violate the law in your pursuit of…
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