Law, Government, & Public Safety (Green Careers)

In response to environmental concerns, governments at the local, state, and federal levels often pass laws and develop policies regarding conservation and the environment. The lawyers, officers, technicians, and other officials must then see to it that these laws and policies are adhered to and plan future development consistent with environmental needs. From the park rangers enforcing fishing regulations in a state park to the city managers working to create a new park, the workers profiled in Law, Government, and Public Safety strive to conserve and protect resources for the future. Career profiles include: City managers Conservation officers Environmental health officers Environmental lawyers Environmental planners EPA special agents Fish and game wardens Hazardous waste management technicians Land acquisition professionals Land trust or preserve managers and more.