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.
Mount Vernon is a town in Franklin County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,286 at the 2000 census. Don Meredith, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and Monday Night Football broadcaster, is a Mount Vernon Legend. Also hailing from Mt. Vernon is 13 year veteran AFL/NFL offensive lineman Bobby Maples. Maples played for the Houston Oilers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos.