Register to Attend the 21st International Wildlife Law Conference

The 21st International Wildlife Law Conference (IWLC-21) will take place on April 8-9, 2025, at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida.

Hosted by Stetson’s Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy, this event will convene a diverse group of experts in wildlife conservation, including legal professionals, policymakers, and scientists. The conference encourages active participation from students and welcomes attendees who work in the legal field and scientists and other wildlife professionals with an interest in law.

For more information and to register to attend see International Wildlife Law Conference – College of Law.

Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture – Florida Springs: From Geography to Politics to Restoration

The Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy welcomes Dr. Christopher F. Meindl to speak about his recent book on Florida Springs at the first Biodiversity Lecture of the 2025 spring semester.

Dr. Meindl will discuss the complex geography, history, science, and politics of Florida Springs including more recent efforts to restore these treasures of the Florida landscape.

Lunch will be served.

Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture and IEMCC Welcome Reception

Join the Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy in welcoming students from all over the world for the International Finals of the IEMCC.

29th Annual Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition

Join the Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy in welcoming students from all over the world for the International Finals of the IEMCC.

Apply for the Dick and Joan Jacobs Environmental Law Externship Fund

Will you be working or volunteering for an environmentally focused organization or agency this summer? If so, financial support is available through the Dick and Joan Jacobs Environmental Law Externship Fund. Send an application letter to Professor Gardner ([email protected]) and Katherine Pratt ([email protected]) with the name of the organization or agency that you will be working for or have applied to, a description of the work you will be doing, the likely dates of work, and a general description of your financial needs. Stipends typically range between $1500 and $3000 to help defray living and/or travel expenses. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, with those received by Friday, April 26th, 2024 given priority.

Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture

Urban Benefits of Good Transportation: Policy Choices, Investments and Supporting Transit-Oriented Development

We welcome Martin Catala from the University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation Research for a lunchtime lecture on the environmental benefits of effective transportation policy.

March 2024 Biodiversity Lecture Flyer

March 28, 2024, at noon in the Mann Lounge. A catered lunch will be served.

RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/yCxQgyhRu5?origin=lprLink or email [email protected] by March 25th.

Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture – Urban Benefits of Good Transportation

Urban Benefits of Good Transportation: Policy Choices, Investments and Supporting Transit-Oriented Development

We welcome Martin Catala from the University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation Research for a lunchtime lecture on the environmental benefits of effective transportation policy.

March 28, 2024, at noon in the Mann Lounge. A catered lunch will be served.

RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/yCxQgyhRu5?origin=lprLink or email [email protected] by March 25th.

March 2024 Biodiversity Lecture Flyer

Unpacking Environmental Racism and Advancing Ecojustice

The Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture Series begins the Spring 2024 semester with Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown. She will use history, research, poetry, and art to address the impacts of and deep links between environmental racism, climate change, and sustainability.

Great Hall – February 20, 2024 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch will be served.

RSVP by February 16 using the link:

Foreman Biodiversity Lecture February 20, 2024, 12-1 in the Great Hall (office.com)

Forces of Nature – Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture with author Clay Henderson

Please join the Biodiversity Institute for the first lecture of the academic year. We welcome Clay Henderson, environmental activist, lawyer, educator, and writer to speak about land conservation in Florida.

Coffee and pastries will be served. RSVP to [email protected].

EPA Outreach Event – Hiring with Pride!

WHAT: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting its first-ever, national recruitment webinar in celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities. We will provide an overview of the federal hiring process, including finding and applying to federal jobs and building a federal resume. We’ll also provide insight to EPA’s Special Emphasis Communities and the incredible work that diverse employees do here at the agency.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 24^th, 2023, 2:00 – 3:15 pm (Eastern), 11am-12:15 pm (Pacific)

WHO: Everyone is invited to learn about EPA jobs protecting human health and the environment. This event will feature spotlight speakers from the LGBTQIA+ community at EPA.

WHERE: This event will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. Please encourage your network to register for the event via this link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/e4d5499a-1365-48f5-b2e1-8621d8f74338@88b378b3-6748-4867-acf9-76aacbeca6a7

ACCESSIBILITY: This event will provide ASL interpreters as well as Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services.

QUESTIONS: Ashley Gaines – [email protected]

RSVP to the Foreman Biodiversity Lecture – Environmental Justice and Coal Ash

Walter Smith II, organizing representative for the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign, will discuss the impacts of coal ash pollution on frontline communities.

Check out the flyer here.

March 9th, 12 – 1 in the Mann Lounge.

Lunch will be served. RSVP to [email protected].

Pinellas Trail Cleanup

ELS and Keep Pinellas Beautiful are teaming up to clean the Pinellas Trail, and you are invited! Led by ELS Vice President Selina Nadeau, we will be picking up trash while enjoying the outdoors. Additionally, you will be able to earn non-legal pro bono hours.

Registration is required! Please RSVP to [email protected]

International Coastal Cleanup

Environmental Law Society, Maritime Law Society, and Asian American Law Student Association are teaming up with Keep Pinellas Beautiful to clean Sunset Beach — and you are invited! This is part of the International Coastal Cleanup program.

October 22, 2022 @ 10:00AM-1:00PM
Sunset Beach Treasure Island – 8000 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706

Registration is required! Please RSVP to [email protected].
Volunteers can earn non-legal pro bono hours.

Sponsored by Keep Pinellas Beautiful

Environmental Law Panel

October 6th @ 12:00p-1:15p

Please join the Environmental Law Society and Maritime Law Society in this discussion on breaking into the field of environmental law, current events, and more. Feel free to interact with and bring questions for our panelists.

Panelists include J.P. Brooker (Ocean Conservancy), Kate Zamboni (NOAA), Andy Zodrow (Hillsborough EPC), and Beth Le (Hillsborough EPC).

RSVP to [email protected]