Spring 2001

Earth`s Leading Advocates Meet in Oregon

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Sixty-three pioneers in public interest environmental law from 32 countries made their way to Yachats, Oregon, February 25-28, for the E-LAW 2001 Annual International Meeting.

"Annual meetings build the bonds that make the E-LAW network strong."
- Bern Johnson, E-LAW U.S. Executive Director

On the beach in Oregon

Public Interest Environmental Law Conference

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Following the E-LAW annual meeting, E-LAW advocates attended the 19th annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference at the University of Oregon.

Following the E-LAW annual meeting, E-LAW advocates attended the 19th annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference at the University of Oregon. This premier environmental law conference brought together activists, academics, lawyers, scientists and students for workshops, panels and inspiring keynote speeches. E-LAW advocates took part in a wide variety of panels.

In Danger: Green Sea Turtle

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The green sea turtle is one of seven sea turtle species worldwide, all of which are now endangered or threatened. E-LAW U.S. is working with Costa Rican advocates to protect marine habitats for turtles and other species.

Green sea turtle

Focus on Mexico: Protecting the Environment and Public Health

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E-LAW U.S. has teamed with Mexican partners to hold training workshops in 16 cities over the past four years. The workshops have educated lawyers and citizens about their rights under Mexico`s environmental laws and encouraged citizens to exercise these r

In his inaugural address, Mexico President Vicente Fox promised to build a "Mexico with an environmental conscience." A growing network of public interest environmental lawyers across Mexico are making sure President Fox keeps his promise.

The American English Institute

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Since 1991, the American English Institute (AEI) at the University of Oregon has granted scholarships to two dozen E-LAW lawyers and scientists from 14 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe.

Since 1991, the American English Institute (AEI) at the University of Oregon has granted scholarships to two dozen E-LAW lawyers and scientists from 14 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe.

Headlines: E-LAW in the News, Spring 2001

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E-LAW advocates attract national and international press as they help communities protect local environments and build sustainable futures.

Mexican Environmentalists Oppose Thermoelectric Plant

March 4, 2001 — México`s leading news weekly, Proceso, reports that Alstom France and Sithe International are building two thermoelectric plants less than three miles from Sierra del Abra Tanchipa nature reserve in San Luis Potosi. E-LAW advocate Raquel Gutiérrez Nájera says the Environmental Impact Statement for the project was flawed. "The real repercussions regarding the water source and the biosphere reserve were hidden."

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