Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the art of compromise: the evolution of a reasonable and prudent alternative for the Animas-La Plata Project

Article Abstract:

The author evaluates the Endangered Species Act's consultation process and the concept of finding a reasonable and prudent alternative to an outright prohibition of a federal water project on environmental grounds. The Animas-La Plata Project, which was initially found to be fundamentally harmful under the ESA, is discussed.

Native Americans, Endangered species, Native North Americans, Water resources development, Water resource development

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Grand Canyon visitors: the challenges of regulatory schemes for balancing alternative interests

Article Abstract:

The authors analyze the costs and societal benefits of noise management regulations applicable to Grand Canyon National Park. Topics include incentive-based alternatives to controlling noise in the park and the potential impact of fee-based regulation.

Analysis, Protection and preservation, National parks and reserves, National parks, Grand Canyon

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Fragmentation of public domain law and policy: an alternative to the "shift-to-retention" thesis

Article Abstract:

The authors challenge the assertion that government public land policy shifted toward retaining federal ownership during the Progressive Era. An alternative narrative emphasizing the fragmentation of public policy following the Civil war is proposed.

History, Public lands, Public policy (Law), Public domain

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