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Webinar Material 06-11-25

Federal Employee Transition Webinar

June 11, 2025

Speakers

Moderator - Nic FrederickDirector of Conservation and Planning, DAWSON

Michael MayerPrincipal Environmental Project Manager, HDR
Marie CampbellPresident, Sapphos Environmental, Inc.
Kim Berns MelhusState Director, Minnesota Conservation Fund


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About

Not sure about entering the private sector? Have you only ever worked for the government? We are assembling a panel of seasoned professionals from environmental consulting, NGOs, and business to talk about their experiences in the private sector, with a focus on transitioning from government positions. The webinar will allow attendees to ask questions and dispel any mysteries or myths related to private sector environmental employment.


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Nic Frederick[email protected]
Michael Mayer[email protected]
Marie Campbell[email protected]
Kim Berns Melhusk[email protected]

 

 
Webinar Materials 07-09-25

Navigating the Future of Environmental Policy

Wednesday, July 9, 2025  |  12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT

Speakers

Eric BeightelFederal Strategy Director, ESA
Ted BolingPartner, Perkins Coie


About

The frenetic pace of change in environmental policy can be dizzying and it leaves many environmental professionals searching for updates and coping strategies. This webinar will review the substantive changes to date during President Trump’s second term, with attendees learning about the policy, legislative, and regulatory changes along with judicial decisions that inform how we “do” environmental review and permitting for infrastructure projects. Presenters will also opine on legislative and regulatory reforms we may see and further developments in the changes already underway.


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Eric's Presentation
Ted's Presentation

 

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Webinar Materials 06-05-25

Quick Hit Reactions to Supreme Court’s Ruling in Seven County Infrastructure

June 5, 2025

Speakers

Fred WagnerPrincipal Environmental Advisor, Environmental Solutions, Jacobs
Jay JohnsonPartner, Venable LLP


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The Supreme Court will soon issue its ruling in the first NEPA case it agreed to resolve in over twenty years. In Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, the Court is confronted with the crucial question about how far an agency must consider the upstream and downstream impacts of proposals for federal action. The Court’s decision has the potential to shape the scope of NEPA compliance for years to come. In this session, you’ll hear counsel of record for the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition and other experts give their initial take on the consequences of the Court’s decision.


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Webinar Materials 12-09-24

Enhancing NEPA Practice with AI: Tools, Ethics, and DOE’s PolicyAI Framework for Responsible Integration

December 9, 2024 | 11:30 AM (PT) / 2:30 PM (ET) 

Speakers

Keith Benes, Senior Advisor, Department of Energy 
Lauren Schramm, NEPA Manager, Pond and Company


 About

This 1.5-hour webinar, jointly presented by NAEP and the Department of Energy (DOE), explores the innovative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes and provides insights on DOE’s PolicyAI program for responsible AI use. As NEPA professionals face increasing data complexity, AI tools such as machine learning and natural language processing are transforming project assessments.

The first half of the presentation will focus on out-of-the-box AI tools that can be applied now to the NEPA process, detailing examples of practical applications, when to rely on the human element and limitations of the out-of-the-box tools. Emphasis will be placed on best practices for integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency without compromising ethics.

DOE’s PolicyAI program will take center stage in the second half, addressing responsible AI use and limitations within NEPA frameworks. DOE will outline strategies for mitigating AI challenges, such as data bias, transparency, and interpretability, ensuring AI serves as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for expert judgment. This comprehensive session equips NEPA practitioners with actionable insights to effectively leverage AI, and the future of AI in the NEPA process.


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Lauren's Slide Deck
Keith's Slide Deck

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Webinar Materials 01-24-25

Waters of the United States: Meandering Regulatory Riffles, Pools and Runs

January 24, 2025

Speakers

Ward Marotti, Vice President, Spangler Environmental, Inc. 
Evan Carnes, Senior Managing Environmental Planner, Anchor QEA


 About

Since the Supreme Court of the United States’ (SCOTUS) unanimous 1985 Riverside Bayview Homes v. US decision expanded the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) to include more than just the nation’s “navigable waters,” debate on what should be considered a WOTUS has continued and, through much of this time, been complex and heated (e.g., SWANCC v. US (2001), Rapanos & Carabell v. US (2006)). For more than a decade following Rapanos, the WOTUS definition was based on the significant nexus test, as defined by Justice Kennedy’s concurring opinion, which disagreed with much of Justice Scalia’s plurality opinion. Many thought that the SCOTUS’ 2023 Sackett decision provided the long-needed clarity to the WOTUS definition. On the ground regulatory interpretation/implementation of that decision has documented the opposite…inconsistent and unpredictable WOTUS determinations. Will the incoming Trump administration bring us back to its Navigable Waters Protection Rule, or another, even more restrictive definition?

Join two experts with over half a century of experience to hear a summary of the WOTUS definition’s meandering flow path, the flooding caused by its recent bank full events, as well as their prognostications on its next riffles.


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