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NRM 451- Exam 1
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (38)
NEPA- informational; educates lawmakers. Includes environmental impact statement
NEPA v. MEPA
MEPA-citizen suits to protect environement
What natural resources are associated with (5) hardrock mining, public rangeland, U.S. Forestland, damming of rivers, western
the lords of yesterday? water law
Preservation- John Muir; wilderness preserved for wilderness sake, for future
generations to enjoy
Preservation v Conservation
Conservation- Gifford Pinchot; wise use of resources using management techniques to
ensure optimal use
invasives, line 5, water diversions, platics/microplastics, vanishing ice cover, run-off,
Threats to the Great Lakes
climate change
environmental rights view points anthroprocentric, ecocentric, biocentric
situation in which people acting individually and in their own interest use up commonly
available but limited resources, creating disaster for the entire community
Tragedy of the commons
Can be avoided through persuasion, private land rights, penalties, payments and
command and control regulations
part of english common law that was incorporated into US law. common to all mankind
Public Trust Doctorine
includes shoreline, navigable waters, aesthetic value
Dormant Commerce Clause restriction on states' authority to pass laws that substantially affect interstate commerce
an inclusive version of environmentalism that advocates for both the protection of
intersectional environmentalism
people and the planet
the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color,
environmental justice national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and
enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
The Lacey Act- federal crime to transport game across state borders; authorizes
measures to preserve wild and game birds; extends to fish and plants
What do federal wildlife laws regualate?
Migratory Bird Act- prohibits hunting of songbirds; establishes hunting seasons for
game birds; CRIMINALIZES hunting, capturing, killing, selling birds protected by treaty
State Law- permits, hunting seasons, bag limits, restrictions on weapons and
equipment, size and age restrictions, habitat protection, funding for state management
programs for wildlife
Management strategies for wildlife
Federal Law- generally defers to state management, equipment and gas taxes for state
funding, wildlife refuges
Endangered Species Act!
Human Causes of Wildlife Threats and habitat destruction and changes, overhunting, introduction of exotics, climate change,
Extinction pollution, automobiles
The Federal Endangered Species Committee; can exempt federal action from the ESA,
"God Squad"
make decisions to protect endangered species no matter the cost
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