Conservation and Environmental Policy

This course examines conservation and environmental policy in the United States. In order to better understand the current nature of the conservation and environmental policy process, we will begin by tracing the development of past ideas, institutions, and policies related to this policy arena. We will then focus on contemporary conservation and environmental politics and policy making—gridlock in Congress, interest group pressure, the role of the courts and the president, and a move away from national policy making—toward the states, collaboration, and civil society. 3 hrs. lect./disc.

Schedule
11:15am-12:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 16, 2015 to Dec 11, 2015)
Location
Hillcrest 103
Instructors