Natural Resources & Environment
The theme of the Summer 2019 issue is "The California Effect." Articles explore climate change leadership, clean car standards, interconnected groundwater, energy storage, salmon repatriation, and more.
Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
The premier forum for strategies and information for environmental, energy, and resource lawyers, advisors, and decision-makers.
ABA Annual 2019
Resolution 111 Adopted
The House of Delegates have adopted Res 111 which urges U.S., state, territorial and tribal governments to take leadership role to address climate change; urges Congress and POTUS to sign appropriate climate change legislation.
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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.
27th Fall Conference
Governor Baker Welcomes SEER Members to Boston
Join your friends and colleagues on September 11-14, 2019 in Boston at the Westin Copley Place for the Section’s Fall Conference. Enjoy two days of cutting-edge CLE programming and unparalleled networking events. Learn about the Section, its committees, and opportunities for involvement at our post-conference Leadership Day.
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Our Committees
Choose from over 30 Committees
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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SEER Connect
Join 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.
Conferences, Webinars, and Teleconferences
Section member discounts available
Aug
21
Events | Webinar
Current Federal Wildfire Management Policies
This webinar will bring together practitioners who have worked on fire issues and chart a course for better wildfire management.
Aug
21
Events | In-Person
SEER Social: Boston
Join SEER, Anderson & Kreiger LLP, and Roux Associates, Inc. in Boston for happy hour!
Aug
27
Events | Webinar
SEER Essentials: Endangered Species Act 101
CLE 90 min
If you're interested in getting a brief introduction and overview of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), you won't want to miss this program! Our panelists will provide you with a basic understanding o…
New Section Books
Publications | Book
Water Rights and Environmental Regulation: A Lawyer's Guide
Publications | Book
Environmental Litigation: Law and Strategy, Second Edition
Publications | Book
Natural Resource Damages: A Guide to Litigating and Resolving NRD Cases
Recent Committee Articles
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Fourth Circuit, Cowpasture, and the Appalachian Trail
The Fourth Circuit’s decision in Cowpasture River Preservation Association v. Forest Service upends public lands law, stalls gas pipelines, and rebuffs Trump administration energy infrastructure prio…
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What Is Habitat?
In Weyerhaeuser v. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the Supreme Court ruled that “critical habitat” under the Endangered Species Act must be “habitat.” But what is habitat?
Alter Echo Expert Insight Panel
Watch the Expert Insights Panel by Alter Echo at our 48th Spring Conference in Denver, CO.
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Become a Section Sponsor
Law firm and corporate sponsorship opportunities are available for 2019. Our sponsorship program provides sponsorship levels, with varying levels of participation and benefits. By becoming a sponsor, you will be recognized as a proud supporter of ABA SEER and its stellar programming.
About the Section
The 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.
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SEER staff can be contacted using this online form, or by calling 312-988-5625 or emailing environ@americanbar.org.