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Timely, Fair and Effective Water Court Practice. A Series of Courses Sponsored by the Colorado Supre
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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.
Topics:
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
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
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Arkansas River Compact and Interstate Litigation
- Kansas v. Colorado
- 25 Years of Litigation
- History and Result
Presented by Dale Book
Arkansas River Compact Administration
- Current administration of the Compact
- Dealings with Kansas
- The H-I Model
Presented by Bill W. Tyner
A Word from the Water Court
Presented by Mardell R. DiDomenico
Lessons from the Tri-State Case
Presented by Matthew Merrill
Water Importations to the Basin
- Transbasin Imports from the Colorado River Basin
- Description of Systems and Water Users
Presented by Stephen H. (Steve) Leonhardt
Water Exportations from the Basin
- Transbasin Exports from the Arkansas River Basin
- Description of Systems and Water Users
Presented by John M. Dingess
Current Events and Issues in the Upper Basin above Pueblo
Reservoir
Presented by Julieanne M. Woldridge
Current Events and Issues in the Middle Basin, Pueblo - John
Martin and the Major Tributaries
Presented by Jeris Danielson
Current Events and Issues in the Lower Basin, John Martin - State
Line
Presented by Donald L. (Don) Steerman
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
- CLE Pass Price *FREE! - exclusions may apply
- Standard Price $125.00 USD
- Member Price $95.00 USD
- General Credits
- Ethics Credits
- EDI Credits