Water Resources, Issues and Administration of the Colorado River Basin
September 2010
Water Resources, Issues and Administration of the Colorado River Basin
Program Description
This is the second 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 5 dealing with water matters in the Colorado River Basin. This course will cover the geography and hydrology of the Basin, water administration and Water Court practices in Division 5, what every Colorado water attorney should know about the law of the River, current issues and events in the Basin, the Endangered Fish Recovery Program, the Colorado River Water Availability Study, and the Colorado River Roundtable. The distinguished faculty includes practicing lawyers, engineers, Water Court and Water Division 5 personnel, and members of entities involved in Colorado River Basin matters and issues.
This is one day you cannot afford to miss. Mark your calendar today for this superb program. We look forward to seeing you in September!
Agenda
8:30-9:00 am
Registration
9:00-9:05 am
Welcome and Introduction
Presented by Doug Kemper
9:05-10:00 am
Geography and Hydrolog
-History and Role of the Colorado River District
-Basin Characteristics
-Major tributaries
-Upper, Middle, and Lower River
-Reservoirs
-Major Structures and Water Rights
-Transmountain Diversions
-Federal Projects
-Blue River Decree/Senate Document 80
-Irrigation Systems
-Municipal Systems
-Instream Flows
-Proposed Projects
Presented by Eric Kuhn
10:00-10:40 am
Water Administration
-Description of Division Engineer's Office and Personnel
-Major Calling Rights
-Current Administrative Issues in Division 5
Presented by Kyle Whitaker
10:40-10:50
Networking Break
10:50-11:20 am
Description of Water Court Practices in Division 5
Presented by Water Referee Holly Strablizky
11:20 am -12:20 pm
What Every Colorado Water Lawyer Should Know about the Law of the River
-Colorado River Compact
-United States - Mexico Treaty
-Upper Colorado River Basin Compact
-Colorado River Storage Project Act
Presented by James Eklund
12:20-1:30 pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:30-3:00 pm
Panel Discussion - Colorado River Current Events and Issues
Moderator: Peter Fleming
Panelists
- David Taussig
- Casey Funk
- Karl Hanlon
- Mark Hermundstad
3:00-3:15 pm
Networking Break
3:15-3:45 pm
Endangered Fish Recovery Program
Colorado River Programmatic Biological Opinion
Presented by Tom Pitts
3:45-4:15 pm
Colorado River Water Availability Study
-Phase I
-Future phases
Presented by Ray Alvarado
4:15-4:45 pm
Colorado River Roundtable
-Participants
-Issues
-Energy needs
-Non-consumptive uses
-Other issues
Presented by Greg Trainor
4:45 pm
Adjourn
Chair
Mark Hermundstad, Esq.
Williams, Turner & Holmes, P.C.
Grand Junction, CO
Planning Committee
James Eklund, Assistant Attorney General
Colorado Attorney General's Office
Denver, CO
Mark Hermundstad, Esq.
Williams, Turner & Holmes, P.C.
Grand Junction, CO
Doug Kemper, Executive Director
Colorado Water Congress
Denver, CO
Faculty
Ray Alvarado, Section Chief
Colorado Water Conservation Board
Denver, CO
James Eklund, Assistant Attorney General
Colorado Attorney General's Office
Denver, CO
Peter Fleming, General Counsel
Colorado River District
Glenwood Springs, CO
Casey Funk, Esq.
Denver Water
Denver, CO
Karl Hanlon, Esq.
Karp Neu Hanlon, P.C.
Glenwood Springs, CO
Mark Hermundstad, Esq.
Williams, Turner & Holmes, P.C.
Grand Junction, CO
Doug Kemper, Executive Director
Colorado Water Congress
Denver, CO
Eric Kuhn, General Manager
Colorado River District
Glenwood Springs, CO
Tom Pitts, P.E.
Water Consult
Loveland, CO
Holly Strablizky, Water Referee
Water Division 5
Glenwood Springs, CO
Greg Trainor
Utility and Street Systems Director
Grand Junction, CO
David Taussig, Esq.
White & Jankowski LLP
Denver, CO
Kyle Whitaker, Assistant Division Engineer
Water Division 5
Glenwood Springs, CO
Video Replays: October 14, 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
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- General Credits: 7.00
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