Section Publications

Hatcheries in Lieu of Habitat: A Dubious Restoration Strategy for the Delta Smelt

Research and experience suggest we would be wise to carefully study the results of previous hatchery-reliant strategies before embarking on the USFWS's proposed hatchery-reliant conservation strategy…

EPA’s Updated CERCLA “Common Elements” Guide: Enforcement Discretion Guidance Provides Important Direction on Landowner Liability Protections

In July 2019, the U.S. EPA released its long-awaited Enforcement Discretion Guidance Regarding Statutory Criteria for Those Who May Qualify as CERCLA Bona Fide Prospective Purchasers, Contiguous Prop…

Current Trends in CERCLA Enforcement

Under the CERCLA, the U.S. EPA has several tools available to enforce environmental remediation including issuing compliance orders, recovering costs from potentially responsible parties, and negotia…