Peter Slag

Staff Attorney

Peter’s work includes advocating for clean water, clean air, and protecting natural resources in Georgia.

Thus far, he is most proud of his work on behalf of a community group in Adel, Georgia working to prevent air pollution from a wood pellet mill, and his work to protect the iconic Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Peter also works with Riverkeeper organizations across Georgia, helping them safeguard clean drinking water, public recreation, and river ecosystems.

“A healthy and equitable society requires a clean and vibrant ecosystem,” Peter said. “SELC’s work to transition toward renewable energy, fight for environmental justice, and reduce toxic pollution is vital to protecting the people and places of the South.”

Born and raised in Richmond, Peter loves his hometown river. “The James River gave me water to drink and a place to adventure,” he said. “It connected me to my community and to the Earth, from its headwaters in the ancient Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, and it still inspires me to fight for a just and healthy future for the South.”

• J.D., University of Colorado School of Law; Colorado Environmental Law Journal, notes & comments editor
• B.A., University of Virginia