The Section is committed to providing members with opportunities to enhance professional skills, stay on top of current developments, and dialogue in environmental, energy, and natural resources law.
The Section's substantive committees related to environment, energy, and natural resources law. Joining will enable you to receive announcements of electronic newsletters and communications geared towards your specific areas of interest. Committees also help you:
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You have two opportunities to experience unparalleled CLE programming covering the most important topics affecting your practice area today on the national and local level. Both Conferences will take place at the Grand Hyatt Denver, Denver, CO.
Learn - moreJoin this new, exclusive online community site for ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) members to connect and interact. Find Hot News and the latest Case Summaries in the Environmental Community.
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Events | Teleconference
Scratching the Subsurface: Exploring the Scope of the Clean Water Act and Whether it Regulates Discharges of Pollutants via Groundwater
Within this past year, multiple federal appellate courts have issued conflicting decisions on the scope of the Clean Water Act’s NPDES permit program. These decisions stem from citizen suits alleging…
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Events | In-Person
ABA SEER Winter Council Meeting 2019
The 2019 Winter Council Meeting will be held at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott, 17260 Harbour Point Dr., Fort Myers, Florida on January 11-12, 2019. The Council Meeting will be held over two days.
Natural Resources & Environment (NR&E) is the Section’s quarterly magazine of practical, informative articles for practitioners. Section members receive NR&E as a member benefit and they can view past issues archived online. Subscriptions to NR&E are also available.
The theme of the Fall 2018 issue is "Global Trends". Articles explore global conservation, Paris agreement alliance in India, Global Trends in Protection of Migratory Birds, Global Elimination of Lead Paint, and more.
Trends is the Section's bi-monthly electronic newsletter of current developments and Section news. Section members receive Trends as a member benefit and they can view past issues archived online.
In the Nov/Dec 2018 issue, Section chair Amy L. Edwards discusses the ABA’s New Membership Model. Also SB 50 and public lands, power generation, regulated sites, nondelegation doctrine, Justice Kennedy and takings, and more.
Publications | Book
Water Rights and Environmental Regulation: A Lawyer's Guide
Publications | Book
The Clean Water Act Handbook, Fourth Edition
Publications | Book
Ethics and Environmental Practice: A Lawyer's Guide
Keep up to date on the ever changing landscape of CWA jurisdiction. It contains a rich array of information, including key background documents, cases, and links to other resources.
Climate Change Adaptation, by Any Other Name
Climate change adaptation includes reassessment of chemical plant safety after Hurricane Harvey, specifically Clean Air Act section 112(r) risk management plans and chemical accident prevention.
Tribal Renewable Energy Service Companies, Part 3
The mission of a tribal renewable energy service company could include managing a microgrid with a fleet of plug-in electric vehicles
Environmental Rule of Law Index: A Task Force Pilot
A joint initiative of the World Justice Project and the Section’s World Justice Project Task Force examines the nexus of the rule of law and environment and energy issues.
This video is presented by Bloomberg Environment, a 2018 Annual Section Sponsor.
View - VideoThe mission of the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources is to be the premier forum for lawyers working in areas related to the environment, natural resources, and energy. The Section is committed to providing members with opportunities to enhance professional skills, stay on top of developments and to participate in dialogue in these substantive areas. It represents more than 10,000 members with a wide range of professional interests. This chance to meet and network with peers is invaluable. The Section keeps its members abreast of development trends, current court decisions, legislative initiatives, and statutes concerning environmental, natural resources, and energy law.
Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice
Infrastructure and Regulated Industries Section
Center for Professional Responsibility
Young Lawyers Division
SEER staff can be contacted using this online form, or by calling 312-988-5625 or emailing environ@americanbar.org.
