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.
Herrin is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 11,835 at the 2006 census. It is home to Country Music star David Lee Murphy. It was also the hometown of baseball's legendary Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman. It is also the home town of San Diego State University men's basketball coach Steve Fisher as well as Medal of Honor recipient Joseph William Ozbourn.