ELR Citation: 42 ELR 20044
No(s). 10-17896 (9th Cir. Feb 9, 2012)

The Ninth Circuit held that the U.S. Forest Service did not violate NEPA when it allowed a ski resort operator to make artificial snow with reclaimed water. The lower court erred in holding that the suit was barred by laches. Although the plaintiffs lacked diligence in pursuing their claims, a l...