Category: The Wednesday Morning Quarterback

The Wednesday Morning Quarterback is my personal blog where I will give my thoughts on court opinions, recent environmental events and other things that just plain interest me. This is not intended as legal advice and I am intentionally not including references. This blog merely represents my impressions and recollections based on more than 30 years as an environmental scientist and a newbie lawyer (what can I say I am a late bloomer). This represents my recollections, good bad and ugly, and if you are interested in legal advice on your specific case please call your lawyer or call my office to set up an appointment to go over your case.

“Lotus v. Caltrans: Rethinking Mitigation Measures and Innovative Design Solutions for a Greener Future!”

“Lotus v. Caltrans: Rethinking Mitigation Measures and Innovative Design Solutions for a Greener Future!” Some Background on This Case Lotus v. Caltrans involved a battle over the widening of U.S. Route 101 through Richardson Grove State Park due to potential impacts on old growth redwoods. The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) was, and still is, […]

The Huntington Beach Oil Spill. Deja vu all over again. Will we ever get it right?

The Huntington Beach Oil Spill. Deja vu all over again. Will we ever get it right? The Huntington Beach Oil Spill of October 2021 made headline news as a national environmental disaster. According to the agencies involved, their spill response was a resounding success. In my opinion, the truth lies somewhere in the middle, and […]