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U.S. Supreme Court Official Website (All years)
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Audubon – Focuses on bird and wildlife conservation, environmental policy, and climate change advocacy.
Earth First! – A radical environmental advocacy group known for direct action and conservation efforts.
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) – Works on climate, energy, ecosystems, and health policy through science-backed advocacy.
Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) – Investigates and campaigns against environmental crimes, focusing on wildlife, forests, and climate change.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) – Promotes responsible forest management through certification and sustainable forestry practices.
Friends of the Earth – Advocates for environmental justice and sustainable policies on climate, food, and biodiversity.
Greenpeace USA – Focuses on climate change, deforestation, and ocean conservation through activism and policy change.
National Geographic Society – Conducts research and educational efforts on environmental and scientific topics worldwide.
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) – Uses science and legal expertise to advocate for clean air, water, and a healthy environment.
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) – Protects wildlife and habitats through policy work, conservation efforts, and educational programs.
Nature Conservancy – Works globally to protect ecologically important lands and waters.
Rainforest Action Network (RAN) – Campaigns to preserve forests, protect the climate, and uphold human rights.
Sierra Club – Advocates for clean energy, conservation, and environmental policy reforms.
Water Education Foundation – Provides information and education on water resource management and policy.
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) – Works globally to protect wildlife and wild places through science and conservation efforts.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – Focuses on biodiversity conservation and reducing the human footprint on nature.
Worldwatch Institute – Provides research and solutions for sustainability challenges related to climate, energy, and agriculture.
Environmental Law blogs from Justia
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The official source for U.S. environmental laws and regulations, covering air, water, land, and hazardous waste management. Provides direct access to major laws such as:
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Title 40 of the CFR contains all federal environmental regulations issued by agencies such as the EPA, covering:
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Provides free access to federal and state environmental case law, searchable by:
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A comprehensive legal database offering access to:
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The official platform for tracking federal environmental regulations, providing access to:
A listing of freely available federal legislative materials collections can be found under Free Sources of Legislative History on Free and Low Cost Legal Research Guide.
Congress.gov – U.S. federal legislative information, including Members of Congress, committees, the Congressional Record, and treaty documents. Users can create an account and set up alerts to track legislation.
GovInfo.gov – Official, authenticated publications from all three branches of the Federal Government, including legislative materials from the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), covering 1993 to the present.
Justia – Free access to federal and state case law, codes, regulations, and legal resources, well-organized by topic and jurisdiction.
Legal Information Institute (LII) – Provides free access to federal and state legal materials, executive orders, primary sources, and research tools like the Popular Name Tool.
EPA Laws and Regulations – Comprehensive coverage of environmental topics, ranging from air and water quality to hazardous waste and wildfire smoke.
GovTrack - Environmental Protection Bills – Tracks environmental legislation in Congress, with bill summaries and progress updates.
LLSDC Legislative Law Book – Compiled by the Law Librarians' Society of Washington, D.C., covering legislative processes, documents, and links to House and Senate committee hearings.
An Index to In Custodia Legis Legal Research Guides – Organizes research guides from the Law Librarians of Congress blog, offering insights into federal legislative history.
Popular Name Tool (LII) – Enables users to search the United States Code by the popular name of an act, with links to corresponding legislative texts.
Basic Legal Citations – A guide to legal citation best practices, useful for legal writing and research.
California Code of Regulations – The official compilation of administrative regulations from California state agencies, searchable by title and section.
California Legislative Information – Official site for tracking California bills, statutes, and legislative history, with access to the California Constitution and Assembly/Senate records.
California Legal Research from FindLaw – Comprehensive resource offering California laws, court opinions, and legal guides for various practice areas.
California State Archives – Repository of historical legislative documents, state agency records, and other archival materials related to California governance.
Guide to Law Online - California (Library of Congress) – Curated directory of California legal resources, including statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions.
Justia - California Legal Resources – Free access to California statutes, codes, court opinions, and legal news.
Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) – Provides nonpartisan fiscal and policy analysis of the California state budget, ballot propositions, and legislative proposals.