North Coast Rivers Alliance, Desert Protection Society, et al.
Amici Curiae
Stephan C. Volker, Counsel of Record The NorthCoast Rivers Alliance and Desert Protection Society are joined in this brief by six other environmental andoutdoor recreation groups. Stephan C. Volker operates a law office specializingin environmental issues. He received his law degree from the University ofCalifornia at Davis in 1974. The following is excerpted from the Amicus Curiae Brief for the Petitioners as submitted tothe U.S. Supreme Court on August 31, 2006. Global warmingposes significant, widespread, and well-documented threats to public health andwelfare. Global warming is causing sea levels to rise, glaciers and mountainsnowpacks to shrink, summer and fall river…
