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After a long history of disposal and extractive exploitation on federal public lands, Congress codified protection of broader public values by passing comprehensive reform in the Federal Lands Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976. A recent

This conference brought together women in electricity law and regulation to discuss the most pressing questions facing legislators and regulators today. Each of the panel topics was selected for its relevance in ongoing debates about the right way

The State of U.S. Energy Policy Following the Paris Agreement: Who is Leading?Colette Honorable, Former FERC Commissioner, Partner Reed Smith LLPThe 2017 Schultz Lecture focused on the evolution of energy policy in the U.S. and beyond following the

GWC Distinguished Lecture – 2017Atmospheric Trust Litigation: Securing a Constitutional Right to a Stable Climate SystemProfessor Mary Wood, Philip H. Knight Professor, Faculty Director, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center, University of

Featured articles:Experiential Learning on the Colorado River learn about CU Law Student’s adventure on the Colorado RiverNative Communities and Environmental Justice a celebration at CU Law to honor the 10th Anniversary of the United Nation’s

Martz Summer Conference 2017Fighting Back on the Colorado River: Carving Out Progress on Multiple FrontsSince the turn of the 21st century, storage on the Colorado River has declined while stress over the region’s water future has intensified.

Natural Resources, Energy, and Public Lands: What Happens Next?As the Trump Administration’s priorities unfold, we address the implications of potential policy shifts and other emerging issues in these critical areas.[video:https://youtu.be/

In partnership with the Getches-Wilkinson Center, join The Wilderness Society and Protect our Winters for an interactive presentation about energy development and climate impacts on public lands.[video:youtu.be/V7tH6uy5F3w]

In partnership with the Getches-Wilkinson Center, join The Wilderness Society and Protect our Winters for an interactive presentation about energy development and climate impacts on public lands.[video:https://youtu.be/V7tH6uy5F3w]

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administers approximately 245 million acres of our public lands and yet, for most of our nation’s history, these lands seemed largely destined to end up in private hands.  Even when the Taylor Grazing Act of