Environment and Natural Resources Division

Environment and Natural Resources Division

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Department of Justice, EPA and the State of Utah Reach Agreement with Salt Lake County to Reduce Polluted Runoff and Protect Water Quality
General Information Environment & Natural Resources
Leadership 

John C. Cruden
Assistant Attorney General
 

Contact 

Office of the Assistant Attorney General
(202)514-2701

Environmental Justice at DOJ
Ranked #4 Among Federal Agency Subcomponents in Best Places to Work in the Federal Government 2015

What We Do

The Environment and Natural Resources Division, which is organized into ten sections, has primary responsibilities for litigation as well as appellate and policy work on behalf of the United States regarding:
 

Prevention and Clean Up of Pollution
 

Environmental Challenges to Federal Programs and Activities
 

Stewardship of Public Lands and Natural Resources
 

Property Acquisition for Federal Needs
 

Wildlife Protection
 

Indian Rights and Claims

 

With offices across the United States, the Division is the nation's environmental lawyer, and the largest environmental law firm in the country.