Water Rights and Water Resources of The Arkansas River Basin in Colorado
March 2010
Water Rights and Water Resources of the Arkansas River Basin in Colorado
Timely, Fair and Effective Water Court Practice. A Series of Courses Sponsored by the Colorado Supreme Court and the Colorado Bar Association
Program Description:
This is the first of a series of courses that will be offered related to the major river basins in Colorado. It has been designed for all professionals in the water rights arena, attorneys, engineers, expert witnesses, water resources managers and others who wish to practice in the Water Court for Water Division 2 which handles the water matters in the Arkansas River Basin. This course will cover the geography of the basin, the major diverters and water users, the history and background of water matters in the basin, water administration and current issues. The faculty includes practicing lawyers, engineers and administrators most experienced in Arkansas River Basin water matters.
Agenda:
8:15 - 8:45 a.m.
Registration
8:45 - 9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Presented by William H. (Bill) Caile, Esq.
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Geography and Hydrology
- Basin Characteristics
---Major tributaries
---Water supply and demand
- Major Water Users
---Agricultural
---M&I
---Conservancy Districts
- Major Structures and Water Rights
---Federal Projects
---Irrigation Systems
---Municipal Water Systems
---In-stream Water Rights
Presented by David W. Robbins
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Networking Break
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Water Administration in the Basins and Current Administration Issues
- Major Calling Water Rights/Swing Ditches
- Administration of Wells
- Administration of Exchanges
- Specific Arkansas River Basin Administration Practices
---Important Agreements between Water Users\
---Compact (Efficiency) Rules
Presented by Steven J. (Steve) Witte
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Arkansas River Compact and Interstate Litigation
- Kansas v. Colorado
- 25 Years of Litigation
- History and Result
Presented by Dale Book
11:30 - 12:15 p.m.
Arkansas River Compact Administration
- Current administration of the Compact
- Dealings with Kansas
- The H-I Model
Presented by Bill W. Tyner
12:15 - 12:30 p.m.
A Word from the Water Court
Presented by Mardell R. DiDomenico
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Presentation: Lessons from the Tri-State Case
Presented by Matthew Merrill
1:30 - 2:15 PM
Water Importations to the Basin
- Transbasin Imports from the Colorado River Basin
- Description of Systems and Water Users
Presented by Stephen H. (Steve) Leonhardt
2:15 - 3:00 PM
Water Exportations from the Basin
- Transbasin Exports from the Arkansas River Basin
- Description of Systems and Water Users
Presented by John M. Dingess
3:00 - 3:15 PM
Networking Break
3:15 - 3:45 PM
Current Events and Issues in the Upper Basin above Pueblo
Reservoir
Presented by Julieanne M. Woldridge
3:45 - 4:15 PM
Current Events and Issues in the Middle Basin, Pueblo - John
Martin and the Major Tributaries
Presented by Jeris Danielson
4:15 - 4:45 PM
Current Events and Issues in the Lower Basin, John Martin - State
Line
Presented by Donald L. (Don) Steerman
4:45 PM
Adjourn
Planning Committee
William H. Caile, Esq.
Holland & Hart
Denver, CO
Douglas H. Clements, P.E.
Spronk Water Engineers
Denver, CO
William A. Hillhouse, Esq.
White & Jankowsky
Denver, CO
Chair
William H. (Bill) Caile, Esq.
Holland & Hart LLP
Denver, CO
Faculty
Dale E. Book, P.E.
Spronk Water Engineers Inc.
Denver, CO
William H. (Bill) Caile, Esq.
Holland & Hart LLP
Denver, CO
Jeris A. Danielson, PhD
Danielson & Associates Inc
La Junta, CO
Mardell R. DiDomenico
Water Clerk/Water Referee
Water Division 2
Pueblo, CO
John M. Dingess, Esq.
Duncan Ostrander & Dingess PC
Denver, CO
William A. (Bill) Hillhouse, Esq.
White & Jankowski LLP
Denver, CO
Stephen H. (Steve) Leonhardt, Esq.
Burns Figa & Will PC
Englewood, CO
Matthew Merrill, Esq.
White & Jankowsky
Denver, CO
David W. Robbins, Esq.
Hill & Robbins PC
Denver, CO
Donald L. (Don) Steerman, Esq.
Shinn Steerman & Shinn
Lamar, CO
Bill W. Tyner, P.E.
Assistant Division Engineer
Water Division 2
Division of Water Resources
Pueblo, CO
Steven J. (Steve) Witte, P.E.
Division Engineer
Water Division 2
Division of Water Resources
Pueblo, CO
Julianne Woldridge, Esq.
MacDougall Woldridge & Worley PC
Colorado Springs, CO
Video Replays: April 16, 2010
Denver: CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Grand Junction: 1250 East Sherwood Drive
Colorado Springs: 421 South Tejon Street, Suite 100
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $299.00 |
| CBA | $249.00 |
| WATER | $229.00 |
| New Lawyer | $209.00 |
| Non Member | $209.00 |
| Govnt Employee | $209.00 |
- General Credits: 9.00
- Ethics Credits:
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