Water Resources, Issues and Administration of the South Platte River Basin - Part 2
May 2011
Water Court Practice Program - Geographical Division Program Series
Water Resources, Issues and Administration of the South Platte River Basin - Part 2
Program Description
This 2-day program is the third 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 1 dealing with water matters in the South Platte River Basin. This course will cover the geography, hydrology and water quality of the Basin, water administration and Water Court practices in Division 1, the operations of the various water systems within the Basin, and the augmentation, exchange and recharge operations of the Basin. The distinguished faculty includes practicing lawyers, engineers, Water Court and Water Division 1 personnel, and members of entities involved in South Platte River Basin matters and issues.
Agenda
8:30-9:00 am
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:50 am
Water Quality Issues of the South Platte River Basin
Presented by Barbara Biggs, Metro Wastewater Reclamation District
9:50-10:05 am
Networking Break
10:05-10:55 am
Duties and Procedures of the Water Referee in Division 1
Presented by John S. Cowan, Water Referee
10:55-11:45 am
Aurora's Prairie Water Project
Presented by Steven O. (Steve) Sims, Esq., Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
11:45-1:00 pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:00-1:10 pm
Remarks of Chief Justice Michael L. Bender
1:10-3:00 pm
Augmentation, Exchange and Recharge Operations and Issues of the South Platte River
Basin
- Exchanges: Presented by Steven O. (Steve) Sims, Esq., Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
- Augmentation and Recharge: Presented by Paul Andrew (Andy) Jones, Esq., Lawrence, Jones, Custer & Grasmick
- Groundwater Issues: Presented by James L. (Jim) Jehn, CPG, Jehn Water Consultants Inc.
- Surface Water Issues: Presented by Bill Bates, P. E., Denver Water Board
3:00-3:15 pm
Networking Break
3:15-4:15 pm
Operations on the Cache La Poudre River System
Presented by Daniel Brown, Esq., Fischer, Brown Bartlett & Gunn, P.C and Brent Bartlett, Esq., Fischer, Brown Bartlett & Gunn, P.C
4:15 pm
Adjourn
Planning Committee
William H. Caile, Esq.
Holland & Hart
Denver, CO
William A. Hillhouse, Esq.
White & Jankowski
Denver, CO
Honorable Gregory J. Hobbs, Jr.
Colorado Supreme Court
Denver, CO
Cheryl Signs, P.E.
Cheryl Signs Engineering
Denver, CO
Faculty
Brent Bartlett, Esq.
Fischer, Brown Bartlett & Gunn, P.C
Fort Collins, CO
Bill Bates, P. E.
Denver Water Board
Denver, CO
Honorable Michael L. Bender
Chief Justice
Colorado Supreme Court
Denver, CO
Barbara Biggs
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District
Denver, CO
Daniel Brown, Esq.
Fischer, Brown Bartlett & Gunn, P.C
Fort Collins, CO
John S. Cowan
Water Referee
Weld County Courthouse
Greeley CO
Water Referee
Weld County Courthouse
Greeley CO
James L. (Jim) Jehn, CPG
Jehn Water Consultants Inc
Denver, CO
Paul Andrew (Andy) Jones, Esq.
Lawrence, Jones, Custer & Grasmick
Windsor, CO
Steven O. (Steve) Sims, Esq.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Denver, CO
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Denver, CO
Video Replays: June 8, 2011
Denver: CLE Classroom, 1900 Grand 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 | $329.00 |
| CBA | $269.00 |
| WATER | $249.00 |
| Non Member | $229.00 |
| New Lawyer | $229.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits:
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