(4/14) - The take home exam & attachment are now posted.  The exam is due on 4/30 at 6:00 PM. 

(4/14) - Be sure to send me a title for your paper for the mini-conference next week (4/21) and copy me with your papers when you swap them so I can give a few comments next week. 

(4/7) - The deadline for the take-home exam has been extended until (4/30) at 6:00 PM.  It should be posted on or about 4/14.

(4/7) - Next week (4/14) we will discuss the last set of readings on point and nonpoint source pollution.  Problem memo #8 is also due and remember I take your best 6 of 8 grades. 

(3/31) - Next week (4/7) we will continue discussing the readings on managing coastal development with an emphasis on takings and eminent domain.  Be sure you have read the Kelo Supreme Court decision (Syllabus, Majority, concurring Majority, Dissent, Dissent) and associated Handouts. 

(3/26) - Next week (3/31) we will discuss the readings on managing coastal development with particular emphasis on regulatory takings and eminent domain.  Your memos for problem #7 are due as well. 

(3/18) - Next week (3/24) we will finish discussing the readings on protecting and restoring coastal habitats with a particular emphasis on the cases in Kalo and problem memo #6. 

(3/18) - As noted in class, I will accept your memos for Problem #6 without penalty on the 24th. 

(3/11) - Next week (3/17) we will finish discussing the readings on  riparian rights and public access and then begin discussing the readings on protecting and restoring coastal habitats.  Problem memo #6 is also due. 

(3/10) - No class this week due to spring break.

(2/26) - Next week (3/3) we will finish discussing the readings on riparian rights and public access (particularly the cases in the Kalo book) and discuss problem memo #4 as an application of that case law.  We will also discuss Problem #5 and your memo for that problem is also due. 

(2/20) - Next week (2/24) we will finish discussing the readings on the public trust doctrine and begin discussing the readings on riparian rights and public access.  Problem memo #4 is also due. 

(2/12) - Next week (2/17) we will finish discussing the readings on federal consistency and then begin discussing the readings on the public trust doctrine.  Your paper proposal abstract is due.  Problem memo #3 is also due. 

(2/4) - Next week (2/10) we will discuss the readings on federal consistency.  Problem memo #2 is also due.  Your paper proposal abstract is due next week or the following week (2/17).

(2/4) - If you want, you can revise problem memo #1 and I will average the two grades.  You must hand in the original with the new version. 

(1/20) - Class is cancelled due to the snow and ice that is possible tonight.  For next week (1/27) be sure to have completed all of the readings on Coastal Resources Management.  You should also come prepared to discuss problem memo #1. While we have not had a chance to discuss writing one of the memos in any detail, give the first one a try.  You will have a chance to re-write it.  Since we are in essence losing a class, we may continue our discussion of this set of readings into the following week (2/3).  Note that the course schedule has been slightly modified with problem memo #2 being due on (2/10).

(1/15) - Next week (1/20) we will begin discussing the readings on Coastal Resources Management.  We will focus primarily on some of the terms and concepts and the CZMA at the federal level so be sure you have read the Kalo book.  You should also look through some of the links on the topics page. 

(1/12) - Welcome to PLS 521 - Legal Foundations of Coastal & Environmental Management.  I will periodically post reminders and announcements so you should check the website frequently.  The syllabus for this class can be viewed on the website or can be downloaded for printing by clicking here.  You should view the course schedule for dates that readings and assignments are due.  Please check the class web site and your email frequently as the course schedule may change.

(1/12) - Since this class involves a lot of writing, I advise you read this recent article in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM) that has a number of useful writing tips (Download).