
The Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite® is nationally recognized as the largest and most prestigious gathering in California of leaders in environmental, land use, and natural resources law. We hope you will join us and many of our nation’s top environmental officials, lawyers, and other professionals for four days of legal education and collegiality in Yosemite when we open our registration in 2024.
Due to circumstances outside of our control, rather than our typical October timeframe, the Environmental Law Section will be holding the 2024 Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite® on September 12-15, 2024. We are excited for the opportunity to have the conference in the waning (or warmer) days of summer.
Pre-registration is now closed. However, on-site registration will be available.
Tenaya Lodge Has Limited Availability
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1122 Highway 41
Fish Camp, California
93623
Alternative Hotel Options
- Narrow Gauge Inn | 559-683-6446
- Sierra Sky Ranch, Ascend Hotel Collection | 559-683-8040
- Queens Inn B&B | 559-683-4354
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 559-658-4436
- Oakhurst Lodge | 559-683-4417
- Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites | 559-683-3555
- Hampton Inn Oakhurst | 844-201-7883
- Fairfield Inn Oakhurst Yosemite | 844-203-2110
- Best Western Yosemite Gateway Inn | 559-683-2378
Reserve your room! Conference attendees do NOT need a Yosemite National Park Reservation to attend the conference. The Tenaya Lodge is located outside of the park entrance.
CARPOOL OPTIONS
Save on gas and the environment by exploring these carpool options:

- Find carpool options from your hometown to Tenaya Lodge
- For attendees NOT staying at Tenaya Lodge, but are looking to find carpool options from the Oakhurst/Surrounding Areas to the Tenaya Lodge
- Find carpool options from the Fresno Airport to Tenaya Lodge
- Friday – Roundtrip Tenaya Lodge to Yosemite Valley Floor
- Saturday – Roundtrip Tenaya Lodge to Yosemite Valley Floor
Kids Camp Option is Back!
Ignite Curiosity | Spark Imagination | Explore the Wonders of Science!
Environmental Law Section’s Conference at Yosemite® meets Mad Science! Kids ages 5 – 12, join us for an action-packed weekend of nature-themed day camps where science and innovation go hand in hand! Discover the secrets of the great outdoors with hands- on experiments, eco-friendly projects, and thrilling scientific adventures. Dive into the Mad Science world of fun and discovery!

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
For those planning to attend the 2024 Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite, currently scheduled for September 12-15, 2024, Yosemite National Park is announcing a “Peak Hours Plus” 2024 vehicle reservation pilot system for park entry on the following dates:
- Weekends from April 13 to June 30
- Every day from July 1 to Aug. 15
- Weekends from Aug. 16 to Oct. 27
Reservations will be required for vehicle entry to the park between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the reservation periods. Reservations are not required to enter the park after 4 p.m. Visitors will pick from two types of reservations: Reservations valid for a full day, or reservations valid for entry any time after noon. Reservations will be available until none remain. Afternoon arrivals and additional full day reservations will be added one week in advance; e.g., reservations for a Sept. 30 arrival date will be added on Sept. 23. Both reservation types (full day and afternoon) are valid for up to three consecutive days, including the arrival date.
The reservation fee is $2.00 per ticket, non-refundable. If you cancel up to 24 hours in advance of arrival the reservation will be available to another visitor. Please cancel if not using reservation.
SPONSOR THE 33RD ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CONFERENCE AT YOSEMITE
We are excited to offer multiple sponsorship opportunities for our upcoming 33rd Annual Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite. As a sponsor, your organization will have the chance to align itself with one of the most important environmental issues of our time and connect with an audience of legal professionals, policymakers, and thought leaders who are passionate about protecting the planet. Learn more and sponsor today!
Thank You To Our Planning Committee!
- Mary Akens, Sierra Nevada Conservancy
- Verne Ball, Office of Sonoma County Counsel
- Marisa Choy, Southern California Edison
- Peter Ton, Ton Law P.C.
Announcing The Mobile App
Special thank you to Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck for sponsoring our conference app, Whova!
With the Whova app, you can:
- View the event agenda and plan your personal schedule
- Find who else is attending this event and reach out to people ahead of time
- Receive updates such as last-minute session changes from the organizers
Access to the app will be announced at a later date.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, please email us at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 to discuss your accessibility needs.