A Vague Invasion: The Inadequacy of Invasive Species Definitions in Reaching Federal and State Goals, Illustrated by Application of Ammophilia arenaria to Coastal Dune Preservation

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2014-12-19

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Bowker, Olympia

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University of Oregon School of Law

Abstract

The definition of invasive species is not consistent between federal and state laws. Current invasive species legislation overwhelmingly harbors inadequate definitions and is unable to serve enumerated environmental objectives. The lack of congruency between federal and state laws results in inconsistent classification and treatment of certain species throughout the states and contradictory enforcement with regard to bio-remedial erosion management of coastal dunes.

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32 pages

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Coastal ecology, Erosion Mitigation

Citation

29 J. ENVTL. L. & LITIG. 579

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https://hdl.handle.net/1794/18645

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Journal of Environmental Law & Litigation : Vol. 29 No. 3 (2014)