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.
For the historic Manokin Settlement, see Manokin Historic District. Manokin is an unincorporated community in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It is located on Maryland Route 361 at the intersection of River Road.