Water Resources, Issues and Administration of the San Luis Valley
September 2011
Water Court Practice Program - Geographical Division Program Series
Water Resources, Issues and Administration of the San Luis Valley
Program Description
This program is the fourth in 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 3, dealing with water matters in the San Luis Valley. This course will cover the introduction to water resource issues and the overview of the hydrogeology of the San Luis Valley, the overview of the RGDSS Groundwater Model, the Court's perspective on the presentation of experts and the role of the Water Courts in a complex groundwater/surface water system, the administration of surface water and groundwater rights in Water Division 3, the Conejos Water Conservancy District Direct Flow Storage Program, and an overview of the State Engineer's existing and proposed regulations of groundwater use in Water Division 3. Our distinguished faculty includes experienced water attorneys, engineers, and Water Court and Water Division 3 personnel involved with San Luis Valley water matters and issues
Agenda
8:30-9:00 am
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:50 am
Introduction to Water Resource Issues in the San Luis Valley
Presented by William A. (Bill) Paddock, Carlson Hammond & Paddock LLC
9:50-10:05 am
Networking Break
10:05-10:55 am
Overview of Hydrogeology of the San Luis Valley
Presented by Eric J. Harmon, P.E., HRS Water Consultants
10:55-11:45 am
Overview of the RGDSS Groundwater Model and Its Use to Determine Stream
Depletions by Well Pumping
Presented by Jim Slattery, Slattery & Hendrix Engineering LLC
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:00-1:50 pm
The Presentation of Experts and the Role of the Water Courts in a Complex
Groundwater/Surface Water System
Presented by Honorable O. John Kuenhold, 12th Judicial District Court
1:50-2:40 pm
Administration of Surface Water and Groundwater Rights in Water Division
No. 3
Presented by Mike Sullivan, Deputy State Engineer, Colorado Division of Water Resources
2:40-2:50 pm
Networking Break
2:50-3:40 pm
Conejos Water Conservancy District Direct Flow Storage Program on the
Conejos River
Presented by Richard J. Mehren, Esq., Moses, Wittemyer, Harrison and Woodruff, P.C.
3:40-4:30 pm
Overview of the State Engineer Existing and Proposed Regulations of
Groundwater Use in Water Division No. 3.
Presented by Peter J. Ampe, Assistant Attorney General
4:30 pm
Adjourn
Chair and Program Planner
William A. (Bill) Paddock, Esq.
Carlson Hammond & Paddock LLC
Denver, CO
Faculty
Peter J. Ampe, Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Denver, CO
Eric J. Harmon, P.E.
HRS Water Consultants
Lakewood, CO
Honorable O. John Kuenhold
12th Judicial District Court
Alamosa, CO
Richard J. Mehren, Esq.
Moses Wittemyer Harrison & Woodruff PC
Boulder, CO
William A. (Bill) Paddock, Esq.
Carlson Hammond & Paddock LLC
Denver, CO
Jim Slattery, P.E.
Slattery & Hendrix Engineering LLC
Parker, CO
Parker, CO
Michael (Mike) Sullivan, Deputy State Engineer
Colorado Division of Water Resources
Denver, CO
Video Replays: October 13, 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
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