Instructor: Mark Carman graduated from Colorado State University in Wildland Hydrology and obtained his law degree from the University of Wyoming in 1981. He was a litigation attorney practicing in many western states until his appointment to the Federal Bench in 2013 with his primary chambers located in Yellowstone National Park where he presided over cases arising within Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park and the vast federal lands of Western Wyoming. Description: The course will explore the unique circumstances which lead to the discovery and preservation of this unique and magical place and the creation of the First National Park in the world. We will discuss the early struggles to save this resource and the ongoing threats to its continued preservation, including the role of the Federal Judiciary in this process.