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September 2009
Water Law 101: Water Law and Administration Program Series
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Timely, Fair and Effective Water Court Practice. A Series of Courses Sponsored by the Colorado Supreme Court and the Colorado Bar Association
Program Highlights
Water Law 101 is the first course in the Water Law and Administration Program Series, and is an essential requirement for anyone who is, or desires to become, involved with water rights and/or the practice of water law, whether from a legal, technical, administrative or expert prospective. This is your introduction to a very specialized practice and its specialized system of Colorado Water Courts. This course contains the basic body of knowledge critical to your understanding of the terms, theories, practices, court procedures, and doctrines involved with the practice of water law in this state. Your course materials will include valuable and critical forms and guidelines for your practice from the Division of Natural Resources, the Colorado Foundation for Water Education, and leading practitioners.
Program Description
In this day-long session you will be introduced to and learn about the hydrologic cycle and variability of the river basins, the basic legal framework governing water rights and issues, the prior appropriation doctrine, federal reserved rights, as well as the different types of water rights, how they are administered, the role of the State Engineer, what is required for changes of water rights and plans for augmentation. You will also become familiar with water right abandonment issues and other issues and matters of interest critical to your understanding of water and water law in Colorado. This is the foundation required for your successful and effective water practice, and it is being presented to you by the experts in the field.
Topics
Hydrologic Cycle and Variability
- River Basins in Colorado
Basic Legal Framework
- Constitution, Statutes, Compacts/Interstate Agreements
Office of the State Engineer (Division of Water Resources)
- State and Division Engineers
- Statutory Responsibilities and Authorities
- Organizational Structure
The Prior Appropriation Doctrine
Adjudication of Water Rights
Surface Water Rights in Colorado
- Direct, Storage, Exchanges and Instream Rights
Federal Reserved Rights
Ground Water Rights
- Tributary/Non-tributary
- Designated Groundwater
- Exempt/Non-exempt
- Well Permitting
Water Rights Administration
- Water Commissioner Responsibilities
- Calls and Curtailment
- Measurement/Records/Water Accounting
- Enforcement
Changes of Water Rights and Plans for Augmentation
Water Right Abandonment
Outstanding Water Right Issues and Matters of Interest
Presented by Aaron Clary, Esq., Jim Hall, P.E., and Rebecca Love Kourlis
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Andrea K. Bloom, Esq.
Colorado Supreme Court
Denver, CO
William H. Caile, Esq.
Holland & Hart
Denver, CO
Douglas H. Clements, P.E.
Spronk Water Engineers
Denver, CO
Devin O'Dell, Esq.
Colorado Attorney General's Office
Denver, CO
Priscilla S. Fulmer, Esq.
CBA Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
Denver, CO
Mark Hermundstad, Esq.
Williams, Turner & Holmes
Grand Junction, CO
William A. Hillhouse, Esq.
White & Jankowsky
Denver, CO
Honorable Gregory J. Hobbs, Jr.
Colorado Supreme Court
Denver, CO
Douglas Kemper, P.E.
Colorado Water Congress
Denver, CO
John H. McClow, Esq.
Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District
Gunnison, CO
Kevin Rein, P.E.
Colorado Division of Water Resources
Denver, CO
Nicole Seltzer
Colorado Foundation for Water Education
Denver, CO
Cheryl Signs, P.E.
Cheryl Signs Engineering
Denver, CO
Steven Vasconcellos
State Court Administrator's Office
Denver, CO
- CLE Pass Price *FREE! - exclusions may apply
- Standard Price $299.00 USD
- Member Price $249.00 USD
- General Credits 8.00
- Ethics Credits
- EDI Credits