Making Sense of Place Film Series A documentary film and educational outreach project launched by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Making Sense of Place – Phoenix: The Urban Desert
Legal and Political Issues in the Environment
| Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund | |
| www.earthjustice.org A non-profit law firm for the environment, Earthjustice protects people, wildlife and natural resources by providing free legal representation to citizen groups to enforce our environmental laws. Earthjustice works through the courts to safeguard public lands, national forests, parks, and wilderness areas; to reduce air and water pollution; to prevent toxic contamination; and to preserve endangered species and wildlife habitat. Founded in 1971 as Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund. Site contains an action center, information on urgent cases and updates on court cases, policy and legislation. |
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| Environmental Defense | |
| www.environmentaldefense.org/home.cfm Guided by science, Environmental Defense evaluates environmental problems and works to create and advocate solutions that win lasting political, economic and social support because they are nonpartisan, cost-efficient and fair. Site contains an Action Center, which posts opportunities for individual action, as well as information on biodiversity, ocean, health, and climate change topics. |
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| Environmental Law Institute | |
| www.eli.org Seeks to improve legal theory and public process, to enhance professional expertise, and to promote dialogue by creating a partnership of lawyers, managers, policymakers, and citizens committed to achieving sustainable development. Site provides access to information on seminars, research and publications. |
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| League of Conservation Voters | |
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www.lcv.org Bipartisan political voice for the national environmental community. Publishes the National Environmental Scorecard, which rates members of Congress on key environmental votes. |
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