Energy Law Involves the use and regulation of electricity, natural gas, coal, hydropower, oil, and alternative energy sources like solar, wind, biomass and alcohol fuels, and geothermal -- including rate regulation, energy purchase and sale, public utilities, energy facility licensing, and deregulation of power and electric companies. Natural Resources Law encompass land, fish, wildlife, biota, air, water, ground water, drinking water supplies, and other such resources belonging to, managed by, held in trust by, appertaining to, or otherwise controlled by the United States, any State or local government.
Marlette is a city in Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2006 US Census population estimate was 2,053. The city is located within Marlette Township, but is politically autonomous. Marlette is known as "The Heart of the Thumb" due to its location in Michigan. It is a small community with a golf course, public pool, and a municipal airport. Crops grown here include corn, beans and sugar beets. Marlette is a closely knit rural community, an hour drive will take you to several urban centers such as Saginaw, Bay City, Flint and Port Huron. It is considered a part of the Flint/Tri-Cities region.