(2/6) - Next week (2/13) we will begin discussing the readings on the policy process.  We will also being discussing the second memo assignment on Yucca Mountain so be sure you have done the readings on the assignment page.  However, the memo is not due until the following week (2/20).  We will also be having at least one guest speaker on 2/20, Sarah Gilliam, the coordinator of the Stop Titan Action Network, so you might want to familiarize yourself with that issue prior to her visit (Star News website). 

(1/31) - Next week (2/6) we will discuss the readings on federalism and the environment.  In addition to discussing the readings, we will also view a video the examines the introduction of the Grey Wolf from the standpoint of competing views of federalism.  Your first issue memo assignment on the Alaskan national wildlife refuge (ANWR) is also due.  When doing the readings, be sure to think about how your view of federalism influences your arguments in your memo. 

(1/26) - Next week (1/30) we will continue discussing the readings on value conflicts and conflicting human uses.  Be sure you are prepared to discuss the cases in the Layzner readings. 

(1/23) - The syllabus (Click here to Download) and course schedule have now been updated along with the rest of the website. 

(1/11) - Due to the Martin Luther King Holiday, our first class is January 23rd.  Be sure you are prepared to discuss the readings listed in the introduction and value conflicts topics pages.

(1/11) - Welcome to PLS 543 - Environmental Policy Analysis.  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 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.

(1/11) - 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). This website also provides useful style guidelines  (Click here).