Tulane Environmental Law Clinic and children's environmental health

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protecting the fetus and the child
from environmental hazards

a healthy environment
for all children

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Tulane Environmental Law Clinic
Audrey Evans Community Outreach Coordinator 6329 Freret St. New Orleans, LA 70118	Phone: (504) 865-5787 Fax: (504) 862-8721

Mission Statement
Since 1989, the Tulane Law School, through its Environmental Law Clinic, has provided free legal assistance on a wide variety of environmental issues. In addition, the Clinic assists community groups with scientific and organizational issues. Geographic focus: Louisiana No membership Other organizational activities (not directed specifically toward children): advocacy, community outreach, technical assistance and training
Children's Environmental Health Activities
The Clinic has written local ordinances on solid and hazardous waste, allowing local governments to regulate the types of facilities allowed in various parts of their jurisdiction. The Clinic works directly with citizen groups in Louisiana to make sure what's proposed fits their particular situation (legal or other). The Clinic has also written various types of proposed legislation for different groups. In the interest of benefiting other groups and networking with those with similar problems and with the media, the Clinic's Community Outreach Program offers information on and analysis of people and issues across the state.
Publications and Information Services
Able to respond to questions from the public. Best way to contact: publications are available to the public Able, on a limited basis, to respond quickly to new developments

Please note: the information presented above was provided and reviewed for accuracy by Tulane Environmental Law Clinic and was not verified independently by the Children's Environmental Health Network.
Publication date: 5/5/99