If only that were true! I just spent an hour listening to Congressman Peter Welch talk to a group of concerned and engaged Vermonters at the South Royalton Co-op. I was so impressed by Congressman Welch’s ability to really connect with people, and to provide thoughtful, practical, logical responses to real concerns. If only more [...]
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Something different
February 21, 2012 – 2:43 pm
When you’re at VLS, I strongly recommend that you go to as many talks, presentations, activities as you can. Or at least go to a lot. Yesterday, I went to two very different talks at VLS. One was on the energy future of Vermont, in light of the recent decision on Vermont Yankee. In case [...]
Another cool dam removal video
February 1, 2012 – 2:03 pm
Here is a cool dam removal video I just watched yesterday: http://vimeo.com/35735450 It’s for the Elwha River in Washington State. You know, although environmentalists are probably very excited about this, my guess is that there are engineers and people who like explosives who are also excited by this. The comment at the very end of [...]
Searching for a new Dean
January 31, 2012 – 6:11 pm
I just wanted to report on the process that’s currently happening here at VLS. The law school is looking for a new dean, and so all of the final candidates are coming to the campus to visit and meet with different people. Even if you don’t have a special meeting with the candidates, each one [...]
First ski of the year (and season)
January 15, 2012 – 3:54 am
Well, snow is here. Finally! After soooo much snow last year, it’s been pretty sparse so far. We went away over the break, and thought we would miss all sorts of opportunities to go skiing. But, we didn’t really miss anything at all. I’m going to ski the Craftsbury half marathon this year, and hopefully [...]
I have to post about this…
October 27, 2011 – 10:43 am
I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted, but I have to write about the removal of the Condit Dam on the White Salmon River in Washington. Just yesterday, dam removal began with an explosion, allowing the White Salmon to rush through the dam. You can see a photo blog here, or read more about [...]
Weekly brown bags
October 1, 2011 – 12:51 am
This year, the Environmental Law Center has organized weekly brown bags where anyone at the law school can present on just about any topic that they’re interested in and know about. (I think I just ended that sentence in a preposition — shoot!) Anyways, it’s a really nice thing because people have the chance to [...]
Fall is here!
September 18, 2011 – 12:57 pm
Oh my goodness, it is definitely not summer any more. This morning felt and looked so much like fall. It was cool out (pulled out the down blanket last night!) and the leaves are very clearly starting to change colors. It already looks beautiful, and it’s only going to get more so over the next [...]
Elwha dam removal!
September 16, 2011 – 2:08 pm
I have to post about the Elwha dam removals that starts Saturday, September 17th in Washington state. The Glines Canyon Dam, which is 210 feet tall, will be the tallest dam ever removed. The Elwha is a river that used to host a substantial salmon population, and the possibility that the salmon could return in [...]
When class and current events overlap
September 15, 2011 – 12:43 pm
I’ve recently noticed a spattering of article on wilderness. It’s possible that there are normally this many articles on wilderness, but it seems to me like there are more than usual. Probably because there are discussions going on about whether to designate more wilderness, and more broadly, about the role of government. After just finishing [...]
