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PublisherIsland Press

ISBN-101597268151

ISBN-139781597268158

eBay Product ID (ePID)99554871

Product Key Features

Number of Pages273 Pages

Publication NameLawyers, Swamps, and Money : U. S. Wetland Law, Policy, and Politics

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2011

SubjectEnvironmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Environmental, General, Ecosystems & Habitats / Lakes, Ponds & Swamps

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaNature, Law, Science

AuthorRoyal C. Gardner

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight13 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2010-041634

Reviews...if a normal law book is like eating your brussels sprouts, this book is guacamole funny. Mr. Gardner has a light tone and peppers the book with humorous illustrations and anecdotes, while sneaking in nutritious law and policy., Lawyers, Swamps, and Money explains the importance of America's wetlands and the threats they face, and examines the evolution of federal law, principally the Clean Water Act, designed to protect them. Royal Gardner's writing is simultaneously substantive and accessible to a wide audience--from policy makers to students to citizen activists., In conclusion, Lawyers, Swamps, and Money is both comprehensive and complete. Professor Gardner brings to bear his considerable experience in wetland law to create a book that is both concise and refreshing in its treatment of the issues at hand. Throughout the book, Gardner's humor adds a pleasant touch that keeps the reader turning the pages. In the end, the reader is left with a strong impression that wetland policy is in need of change; just how to implement that change in the face of economic and environmental pressures is the intellectual challenge. In short, this book is a must read for anyone interested in learning about or hoping to change wetland policy in the United States., I'll admit it, I let this book sit on the end table for a while, expecting a mind-numbing read. But if a normal law book is like eating your brussels sprouts, this book is guacamole funny....So in short, you should buy this book if you are: a U.S. wetland regulator, policy-maker, lawyer, banker, in-lieu fee provider, researcher, or consultant., ...if a normal law book is like eating your brussels sprouts, this book is guacamole funny. Mr. Gardner has a light tone and peppers the book with humorous illustrations and anecdotes, while sneaking in nutritious law and policy. ... So in short, you should buy this book if you are: a U.S. wetland regulator, policy-maker, lawyer, banker, in-lieu fee provider, researcher, or consultant., Want to be entertained reading about wetlands law? Written with wit and solid research, Roy Gardner has converted the complex legal history of federal wetlands law into a delightful, good read., Gardner, unquestionably one of the nation's leading experts on wetland law and policy, has provided something for everyone interested in the field. Lawyers, Swamps, and Money will serve as an invaluable primer for students and others just entering the mystifying world of wetlands, and it is also chock full of insights and information that will add to any expert's appreciation and understanding., With a clear, logical, and humorous style, Gardner describes the antics of land owners, regulators, and justices--all of which would be funnier if they weren't true and if the stakes were not so high. Those who want to understand why we don't have clean water, and all who want to correct the problems, need to begin by reading this book!, Lawyers, Swamps, and Money pulls off several neat tricks: It not only threads a clear path through the present complexity of wetlands protection law while thoughtfully charting important national win-win strategies for the future, but it also does so in a style that is helpful for both citizen activists and environmental attorneys., Swamps seldom are an engaging topic of conversation, let alone of a book. Lawyers, Swamps, and Money is the exception....Overall, the book is an excellent addition for collections on law, public policy, and the environment., With a clear, logical, and humorous style, Gardner describes the antics of land owners, regulators, and justices-all of which would be funnier if they weren't true and if the stakes were not so high. Those who want to understand why we don't have clean water, and all who want to correct the problems, need to begin by reading this book!, For a legal lesson, the book is surprisingly readable. Gardner sprinkles it with swamp humor and insights-from Shakespeare to Gary Larson. In conclusion, Gardner comes across as an optimist, proposing a laundry list of reforms to lead regulators and administrators out of the, er, swamp of wetlands management., For a legal lesson, the book is surprisingly readable. Gardner sprinkles it with swamp humor and insights--from Shakespeare to Gary Larson. In conclusion, Gardner comes across as an optimist, proposing a laundry list of reforms to lead regulators and administrators out of the, er, swamp of wetlands management., Lawyers, Swamps, and Money explains the importance of America's wetlands and the threats they face, and examines the evolution of federal law, principally the Clean Water Act, designed to protect them. Royal Gardner's writing is simultaneously substantive and accessible to a wide audience-from policy makers to students to citizen activists.

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal333.91/80973

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments Chapter 1. The Ebb and Flow of Public Perceptions of WetlandsChapter 2. Administrative Law: The Short CourseChapter 3. What's a Wetland (For Purposes of Clean Water Act Jurisdiction)?Chapter 4. Dredge and Fill: The Importance of Precise DefinitionsChapter 5. Strange Bedfellows: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps Of EngineersChapter 6. No Net Loss: Lies, Damned Lies, and StatisticsChapter 7. Wetland Mitigation Banking: Banking on EntrepreneursChapter 8. In-Lieu Fee Mitigation: Money for Nothing?Chapter 9. Leveling the Mitigation Playing FieldChapter 10. Wetland Enforcement: The Ultimate Discretionary ActChapter 11. Regulatory Takings in the Wetland ContextChapter 12. Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations Epilogue: Where Are They Now?AppendixEndnotesSelected References and Further ReadingIndex

SynopsisLawyers, Swamps, and Money is an accessible, engaging guide to the complex set of laws governing America's wetlands. After explaining the importance of these critical natural areas, the book examines the evolution of federal law, principally the Clean Water Act, designed to protect them. Readers will first ......, Lawyers, Swamps, and Money is an accessible, engaging guide to the complex set of laws governing America's wetlands. After explaining the importance of these critical natural areas, the book examines the evolution of federal law, principally the Clean Water Act, designed to protect them. Readers will first learn the basics of administrative law: how agencies receive and exercise their authority, how they actually make laws, and how stakeholders can influence their behavior through the Executive Branch, Congress, the courts, and the media. These core concepts provide a base of knowledge for successive discussions of: the geographic scope and activities covered by the Clean Water Act the curious relationship between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency the goal of no net loss of wetlands the role of entrepreneurial wetland mitigation banking the tension between wetland mitigation bankers and in-lieu fee mitigation programs wetland regulation and private property rights. The book concludes with insightful policy recommendations to make wetlands law less ambiguous and more effective. A prominent legal scholar and wetlands expert, professor Royal C. Gardner has a rare knack for describing landmark cases and key statutes with uncommon clarity and even humor. Students of environmental law and policy and natural resource professionals will gain the thorough understanding of administrative law needed to navigate wetlands policy-and they may even enjoy it.

LC Classification NumberKF5624.G37 2011