Native American Natural Resources Law: Cases and Materials

This comprehensive casebook provides a detailed exploration of property rights, environmental protection, and natural resources in Indian country.

With an emphasis on tribal, cultural, and religious relationships with the land, this book covers fundamental principles of federal Indian law, land ownership and property rights of tribes, land use and environmental protection, natural resources development, taxation of lands and resources, water rights, usufructuary (hunting, fishing, gathering) rights, and international approaches to indigenous rights in land and natural resources.

The fourth edition includes updates on major developments in the law since the third edition, such as expanded materials on NAGRPA, including the Kennewick Man case, and a new section on energy rights-of-way.

Written by leading experts in the field, this book is designed to be used in a standalone course or as a supplemental reader for courses in environmental law, natural resources law, or Native American studies.

Whether you're a student, teacher, or practitioner, this casebook is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex issues surrounding property rights and natural resources in Indian country.