Environmental law assures that the environment be protected against both public and private actions to take account of costs or harms inflicted on the eco-system. Attorneys handle environmental law are involved in the protection of natural resources, land, and wildlife; regulation of harmful emissions into air and water; and monitoring of commercial and industrial activities for their impact on the environment. Environmental law attorneys also advise businesses on compliance with federal and state environmental laws.
El Cerrito (formerly, Rust and County Line) is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 23,171 at the time of the 2000 census. The city is at an elevation of 69 feet (21 m).