CEQA: California Environmental Quality Act

Master the CEQA process to maximize the usefulness of your CEQA documents and minimize litigation risk.

The California Environmental Quality Act is the cornerstone of the state's environmental protection laws. This seminar will examine CEQA guidelines regarding the process and address key environmental issues. Developing strategies for surviving potential litigation is an important aspect of preparing sound CEQA documents. You will learn to avoid the pitfalls that can delay a project or increase litigation risk.

Attend this seminar and get practical pointers based on real world experience from CEQA attorneys and practitioners. Gain insight into recent developments in case law; including defining the baseline for review, preparing defensible water supply analyses, and administrative record considerations affecting consultants, agency staff and applicants. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you will walk away with tips to confidently handle every challenge you face.

Benefits for You

• Leave with tips on formulating a CEQA compliance approach from practitioners with decades of experience
• Participate in an in-depth discussion of key aspects of the CEQA process
• Stay up-to-date on evolving CEQA issues and case law
• Receive real-world guidelines for applying CEQA principles

Learning Objectives

• You will be able to describe CEQA essentials.
• You will be able to discuss practical considerations.
• You will be able to explain how to evaluate water supply impacts.
• You will be able to review adequate mitigation measures.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is designed for attorneys, engineers, architects, city and county planners, environmental professionals, presidents, vice presidents, water resource specialists, public works directors, surveyors and project managers. 

Continuing Education Units

• AIA 6.0
• AICP
• CA CLE 6.0

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