Lewis & Clark Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law Program

📢 Campus Closure Reminder

Our office and the Law School campus will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.

We will be back to business as usual on Monday, June 22nd!

It might be summertime, but our professors are still busy learning! 😎

In May, Professors Erica Lyman and Dan Rohlf attended the 22nd Institute for Natural Resources Law Teachers hosted by The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This event brings together professors of natural resources, energy, and environmental law for a weekend of learning and collaboration.

Professor Rohlf moderated the opening panel of the conference on teaching environmental law during a time of change.

A recent article examining Bureau of Land Management grazing policy and the Taylor Grazing Act featured insights from Lewis & Clark Law School Professor and Dean Emeritus James Huffman on the history and purpose of federal public lands management.

Huffman noted that the Taylor Grazing Act originated as a conservation measure intended to address the impacts of overgrazing on public lands:

“The core mission of the Act was conservation, not production of economic benefits to private farmers and ranchers.”

The article explores ongoing debates surrounding grazing, conservation, and multiple-use management on federal lands in the American West.

🔗 Read the full article here:
https://billingsgazette.com/outdoors/article_09b66b91-83c1-4ae9-8cff-a2150fac4e0e.html

BLM just pummeled conservation in Montana and the West. Experts say wildlife stands to lose. In Montana, the BLM manages about 8 million acres of the state’s more than 30 million acres of public land.

🌿 We’re proud to be recognized by National Jurist as one of the nation’s top law schools for environmental law!

The article highlights the hands-on opportunities that make our program unique, including the work of the Global Law Alliance for Animals and the Environment (GLA), where students engage directly with international wildlife and environmental issues alongside governments, nonprofits, and global institutions.

Through clinics, externships, and practicums, Lewis & Clark Law School students gain practical experience tackling some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. 🌎

🔗 Read more: https://nationaljurist.com/top-law-schools-for-environmental-law/

SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️

Our Annual Distinguished Visitor and Graduates event is taking place in the evening on September 30, 2026.

We are excited to welcome Professor Robin Kundis Craig to campus as the 38th Distinguished Environmental Visitor.

In the evening on September 30th, Professor Craig will present her lecture entitled "Food Security and Resilient Ecosystems: Marine Aquaculture for the Anthropocene."

RSVP today to save your seat!

https://engage.lclark.edu/register/2026distinguishedvisitorevent

⏰ Reminder to join us for an informational webinar with MSL and LLM environmental law alums happening TOMORROW!

Thinking about pursuing an online environmental law degree? Join us on June 9 at 4:00 p.m. PDT for “Ask Our Alumni: Environmental Law Careers, Experiences & Advice.”

Hear directly from Lewis & Clark alumni Olivia Smith MSL '26, and Kiefer Stenseng LLM '26 as they discuss their career paths, experiences in the program, and advice for prospective students. Assistant Director Tess Jacobsen will also share information about our online MSL and LLM programs, followed by live Q&A. 🌿

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and get your questions answered!

🔗 RSVP now!
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2017798897159/WN__ovrrWenTPiND9yd_0Fvtg

🦈 A recent news investigation highlights federal charges against three individuals accused of illegally importing shark parts from Australia to Virginia for a traveling museum exhibit. The case underscores the ongoing global crisis surrounding wildlife trafficking and the importance of international protections for vulnerable species.

Lewis & Clark Law School Professor Erica Lyman, Director of the Global Law Alliance for Animals and the Environment (GLA), emphasized the broader conservation concern, stating: "What we're seeing globally are steep declines in shark populations. There is a massive and ongoing global illegal trade in sharks and shark parts.”

GLA, a collaboration between the Center for Animal Law Studies and Lewis & Clark’s Environmental Law Program, engages students in international wildlife protection work addressing issues like trafficking, biodiversity loss, and conservation law. 🌎

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.wtkr.com/investigations/three-men-charged-with-illegally-importing-shark-parts-into-norfolk-for-traveling-museum-exhibit

3 men charged with illegally importing shark parts from Australia to Norfolk for traveling exhibit Three men are facing federal charges after prosecutors say they illegally imported shark parts from Australia into Norfolk for a traveling museum exhibit.

🌎 Curious about where an environmental law degree can take you?

Join us on Tuesday, June 9 at 4:00 p.m. PDT for “Ask Our Alumni: Environmental Law Careers, Experiences & Advice”, an online conversation featuring Lewis & Clark Law School LLM and MSL alumni working in environmental law, policy, and regulatory compliance.

Joining us will be:
✨ Olivia Smith, MSL'26, who currently works as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist and
✨ Kiefer Stenseng, LLM '26, who is Staff Counsel for the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus and an adjunct professor

Assistant Director Tess Jacobsen will also share information about Lewis & Clark’s online MSL and LLM programs, followed by a live Q&A for prospective students.

Bring your questions and learn how an MSL or LLM degree in environmental law can help you in your career. 🌿

🔗 RSVP today!
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2017798897159/WN__ovrrWenTPiND9yd_0Fvtg

🌎 Kick off PNW Climate Week with a day focused on hope, strategy, and local climate action at Lewis & Clark College!

Join Lewis & Clark Law School, the Green Energy Institute at Lewis & Clark Law School, and Future Climate Collective for "Fall in Love with the Future: Empowering Local Climate Action: Education, Policy and Practice” on July 13, 2026.

The event will feature interactive workshops, panels, and collaborative visioning sessions designed to help participants build practical solutions for a sustainable future.

Whether you’re a student, advocate, educator, or community member, this event offers an opportunity to connect with others working toward climate solutions right here in the Pacific Northwest. 🌿

👇 RSVP now!
https://law.lclark.edu/live/news/58158-register-nowjuly-13-fall-in-love-with-the-future-empow

Register now–July 13! Fall in Love with the Future. Empowering Local Climate Action: Education, Policy and Practice It’s time to take solutions to the climate crisis into our own hands. Enjoy the company of others who are ready to race to save the planet. R...

Join us in welcoming Gregg Macey as the inaugural Director of the Environmental Innovation Center at Lewis & Clark! 🎉

Gregg is a national leader in environmental innovation and will oversee the launch of the cross-college initiative to prepare the next generation of leaders through real-world environmental collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.

We are so excited to welcome Gregg to the Lewis & Clark community!

https://www.lclark.edu/live/news/58279-gregg-macey-selected-as-inaugural-director-of-the