The Southern Environmental Law Center uses the power of the law to champion the environment of the Southeast. Our team of more than 80 dedicated attorneys stands up for all the things you love about this special region—clean water, healthy air, mountains and forests, the coast.
By working at the national, regional, state, and local levels, and in all three branches of government, this nonprofit organization is able to do what it takes to get results. SELC strengthens laws, we make government agencies do their job, and, when necessary, we go to court to stop environmental abuses or to set far-reaching precedents.
In the Southeast & Capitol Hill
Law and policy experts in their fields
Throughout our 6 states
"The challenges ahead are significant but the organization has never been stronger, and we are ready to go above and beyond.” Learn More »
SELC's podcast digging up environmental stories in the south that don't often get the attention they deserve.
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“The Southern Environmental Law Center works behind the scenes to make a difference for future generations. This organization leads conservation initiatives in six southern states to strengthen environmental protection laws and policies.”
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These are challenging times. At SELC we are doing our part to keep staff and community
safe while still continuing our important work to protect our region.