Environmental Politics of the Midwest credit:

3 Hours

Introduction to environmental policies and politics of the US Midwest, focusing on the western Great Lakes and adjacent states. Examines environmental challenges of the cities and suburbs, air and water pollution, climate change, transportation, parks and recreation, and natural resource production such as agriculture, mining, and timber. Includes local-level politics and regulation as well as federal laws, and gives significant attention to the role of Tribal governments in the Lake Superior region. Prerequisite: Students should have taken one of the following courses: PS 214 American Indian Law and Politics; PS 224 Politics of the National Parks; PS 225 Environmental Politics; or an equivalent introductory course addressing history or politics of natural resources.