Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative

University of Iowa College of Law

About HELI Upcoming Events and Programming Opportunities for Students

Generating opportunities for the College of Law to deepen and broaden its engagement with environmental issues in Iowa and beyond.

About the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative

HELI seeks to create an active forum for interdisciplinary engagement on important environmental issues, support law students and curriculum, and ultimately strengthen the environmental law bar in Iowa.

Upcoming HELI Events

A goal of the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative is to host high quality and impactful events and programming. Listed here are events that are coming soon.

You can find more information about each event on the "Events and Programming" page.

From the Driftless to the Delta: Rethinking Water Protections in the Mississippi River Watershed

Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Boyd Law Building

Join us for a timely panel discussion exploring how states, communities, and advocates are responding to the regulatory and environmental uncertainties left in the wake of the Sackett v. EPA decision. With a focus on wetlands and water protections across the Mississippi River watershed—from the bluffs of the Driftless Region to the bayous of the Delta—this conversation brings together regional experts to highlight innovative legal, policy, and collaborative approaches for safeguarding critical...

Student Stories: Reflections on Summer Environmental Law Internships

Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:45pm to 1:15pm

Boyd Law Building

Join the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative and the Iowa State Bar Association for a dynamic session spotlighting Iowa Law students who spent their summer immersed in environmental law and policy work across the state, region, country, and world! Through 3–5 minute lightning talks, these future environmental leaders will share insights from their internships—from litigation and advocacy to research and regulatory practice. This session highlights the real-world impact of HELI’s experiential...

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About Iowa Law's Expanding Environmental Law Program

HELI Partners with Environmental Law & Policy Center to Launch New Legal Fellowship

Monday, September 8, 2025

From the boardroom to the bayou: HELI’s fall 2025 programming explores corporate climate leadership and water protections in the Mississippi River watershed

Monday, August 25, 2025

Iowa Law honored for dedicated commitment to environmental, natural resources, and energy law

Thursday, January 16, 2025

The University of Iowa College of Law

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