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11 Nat. Resources L. Newsl. 1 (1978-1979)

handle is hein.journals/trends11 and id is 1 raw text is: CARROLL GILLIAM COMPLETES TERM AS CHAIRMAN During the present ABA year, major activities of the Section have been: MEMBERSHIP. A major drive to increase mem- bership was launched and con- tinues. We apparently will fall short of the goal of a 20 percent increase, but by August, 1978 ,i anticipate a membership ex- ceeding 5,500. EDUCATIONAL PRO- GRAMS. Primary emphasis of the Section has remained on sponsorship of continuing legal education programs in all sub- Carroll L. Gilliam jects of natural resources law. Conferences, workshops, and institutes held during the 1977-1978 year were: Air Quality, Washington, DC, October, 1977; Joint Conference with the American Society of Foresters, New Orleans, Louisiana, November, 1977; Geothermal Energy, San Francisco, California, January, 1978; Environmental Committees Seminar, Keystone, Colorado, February, 1978; Clean Water Act Amendments, Washington, DC, March, 1978; National Institute on Energy Development and the Environment, Houston, Texas, May, 1978; Joint Seminar with American Statistical Association, Washington, DC, May, 1978; Regulation of Natural Gas Producers, San Antonio, Texas, June, 1978; and Clean Air Act Amendments, Denver, Colorado, June, 1978. Planning has begun on a National Institute on Energy Users' Alternatives, scheduled for September, 1978, and for conferences and workshops on Solar Energy, Forestry Law, and Toxics Substances Regula- tion scheduled for the Fall of 1978. PUBLICATIONS. The Section has continued ef- forts to improve its Newsletter and the quarterly Natural Resources Lawyer. The improved quality and wide use of the Natural Resources Laiyer have been the subject of deserved compliments for the present Editor, John Hicks, who has declined reappointment. The Section has been fortunate to obtain the services (continued on page 2) J. 0. TERRELL COUCH ASSUMES SECTION CHAIRMANSHIP Natural resources law is at the focal point of the economic and social future of the country. A realistic and effective energy policy must be formulated and implemented. Reasonable and achievable protection of the en- vironment must be more clearly defined, sought and attained. ., The pervasive and complex statutory and regulatory regimes which attend the attempts of governments to achieve those ends demand the best effort we lawyers can give to bring sense out of confusion, prevent in- J.o. Terrell Couch justice and encourage honorable compliance. As members of the Section of Natural Resources Law we can help in those endeavors more than we do. Par- tisanship can be put aside without abandoning per- sonal convictions held in good faith. As your Chair- man I consider it an honor and a privilege to en- courage and direct Section activities toward such goals. Ongoing activities will be continued. Addi- tional opportunities will be considered and selectively pursued. During this critical year, we as members of the Natural Resources Law Section can and should make an effective contribution to the solution of the many legal problems which exist and continue to arise in natural resources law. To facilitate communications within the Section, during this ABA year, September 1, 1978-August 31, 1979, a pull-out section of this Newsletter lists, with addresses and telephone numbers, the officers, council, committee chairmen and vice-chairmen and others holding positions of responsibility in the Sec- tion. Look over the list and identify the lawyers who are active in areas of importance to you. Send them any constructive comments you may have about work being done in the Section or projects you believe should be undertaken. To become a member of one of the substantive committees or to change your membership from one such committee to another, write to the Chairman of the committee, specify your (continued on page 4) Copyright © 1978 American Bar Association Produced by the ABA Press

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