The Role of the Engineer in Colorado Water Law - In Person
Water law depends on sound engineering. This program explores how technical experts contribute to legal arguments in cases involving historic consumptive use, groundwater flow, conditional rights, and exchanges. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the analyses behind expert testimony and how engineering models support legal outcomes. Designed for both attorneys and technical professionals, this program offers practical insight into the collaboration between law and science in Colorado water proceedings.
Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
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The program is accredited in Colorado. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee's responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.
8:30-9:00 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:50 am
The Role of the Engineer
The basics of expert testimony, and the questions that water engineers can help the court answer.
Presented by Sheela S. Stack, Esq., Nazarenus Stack & Wombacher LLC
9:50-10:00 am
Morning Break
10:00-11:40 am
Historic Consumptive Use
What is historic consumptive use, and how is it determined?
Presented by Jonathan D. George, PE, BBA Water Consultants, Inc. Additional speakers to be named.
11:40 am – 12:40 pm
Lunch on your own
12:40 - 2:20 pm
Groundwater Flow
Understanding how water moves underground, and how the water underground is connected to surface water.
Presented by Willem Schreüder, PhD., Principia Mathematica, Inc., and Matt Seitz, PG, PE, HRS Water Consultants
2:20-2:30 pm
Afternoon Break
2:30-3:20 pm
Conditional Water Rights
The engineering questions that must be answered in an application for conditional water rights.
Presented by Cristy Radabaugh, PE, Martin and Wood Water Consultants Inc.
3:20-4:10 pm
Water Exchange Projects
When surface and ground water systems are connected, augmentation plans can get complicated. Learn about the models that can help an applicant prove that their out-of-priority diversion will be offset within the water system.
Presented by Sarah Brucker, Deputy State Engineer, Colorado Division of Water Resources, and Derek Turner, Esq., Colorado Attorney General’s Office.
4:10 pm
Adjourn
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $529.00 |
| CBA Member | $399.00 |
| CBA Water Law Section Member | $319.00 |
| LLP/Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $199.50 |
| Active Military | $199.50 |
| Public Service/Government/Non-Profit | $199.50 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $199.50 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $0.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS--ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits: 0.00
- EDI Credits: 0.00
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