Schroeder Law Offices, P.C. attorney Caitlin Skulan made her third appearance at the annual Nevada Agricultural Fair in Douglas County, Nevada. Attorney Skulan served on the 2024 Fair Board as Treasurer.
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In addition to the Bureau’s announcement of Conant’s Retirement, the conference program included updates on the Newlands Project and the status of various water reservoirs and river supply outlooks in the Region. Among the updates was that for Truckee and Carson Rivers.
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Associate attorney Caitlin Skulan shares what it’s like to work for Schroeder Law Offices and what she finds so fascinating about water law.
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As farmers and ranchers, Schroeder Law Offices attorneys understand the practical inconveniences of rural homeownership firsthand.
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In our earlier blog, Schroeder Law Offices announced the Nevada Division of Environmental Protections’ (NDEP) workshop on Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) Draft R113-22. LCB R113-22 proposed changes to Nevada’s water quality regulations for Nevada surface waters. Now NDEP proposes to adopt additional regulations under the following LCB Numbers: R114-22, R115-22, and R116-22 amending
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In the article “Trends in Clinical Legal Education Affecting Agriculture” by Caroline Lobdell and Scott Horngren, the authors provide a thorough look into the current state of environmental, agricultural, and animal law programs in law schools throughout the country. Though environmental law programs have steadily increased since the passage of groundbreaking environmental laws in the
As fall rains shower Northern Nevada and the first snow fall for Lake Tahoe is on the books for September 19, 2022, it is easy to forget that Nevada remains in a long-standing drought. However, it is important that Nevada continue to take measures to prepare and stay informed about these long-term conditions, even as
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The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is proposing new regulations on water quality. NDEP announced an official regulation workshop on August 31, 2022 to solicit public comment and input on Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) Draft of Proposed Regulation R113-22. R113-22 sets forth a process for the State Environmental Commission to classify a surface water
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Hopefully you didn’t miss the first annual Nevada Agricultural Fair on July 7 through 10, 2022! Schroeder Law Offices staff didn’t miss it, but if you did, here is a recap: Thursday, July 7: Youth participants checked in livestock including market and breeder goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and poultry. Schroeder Law Offices staff assisted
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Schroeder Law Offices Fundraises for Youth Agriculture Schroeder Law Offices continues to support and fundraise for youth agriculture. SLO attorney Caitlin Skulan recently organized and ran a Wine Wall fundraiser for the Nevada Agricultural Fair. Skulan sits on the volunteer Fair Board which prioritizes a youth livestock show and horse show during the annual
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Schroeder Law Offices Returns to the Nevada Junior Livestock Show! On May 7, 2022, Schroeder Law Offices attended the Nevada Junior Livestock Show in Reno, Nevada. The three-day show was at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center. The show is a place for the National FFA Organization, 4-H, youth Grange, and independent youth members to exhibit
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The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) seeks public comments to its Draft Water Quality Integrated report. The public comment period for Nevada’s 2020-2022 Draft Water Quality Integrated Report closes on December 31, 2021. On November 22, 2021, NDEP published its Public Notice, inviting comment on the Draft Nevada 2020-2022 Water Quality Integrated Report. The
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Schroeder Law Offices’ 2021 VACCINE webinar series is already half over. Lucky for you, all webinars are available on-demand! In case you missed it, be sure to watch the 2021 VACCINE Webinars that already took place: (1) Contracting Out-of-Boundary Water and Wastewater Services; (2) What to do When There Is No Water: Drought
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In the second installment of the VACCINE webinar series, Schroeder Law Office presents “What to Do When There is No Water: Drought Tools Explained.” This webinar took place on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, from noon to 1:00 PM, Pacific time. A recording is now posted. Laura Schroeder and Caitlin Skulan will discuss drought tools in
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On May 8, 2021, Schroeder Law Offices supported local youth by attending the Nevada Junior Livestock Show in Reno, Nevada. Schroeder was invited by Carson City resident, Conner Simerson to bid on his broad breasted white turkey. The three-day show took place at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center. The purpose of the show is to
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Back by popular demand is Schroeder Law Office’s FREE live webinar series. The 2021 VACCINE series follows the 2020 COVID-19 series. It will span across seven topics of water law. The first webinar of the series, Contracting Out-of-Boundary Water and Wastewater Services will take place on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from noon to 1:00 PM,
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In the 2021 Nevada legislative session the Assembly considers nine water related bills and the State considers 15 water related bills total. The 2021 legislative session began on February 1, 2021 and will conclude on June 1, 2021. The Assembly bills are in various stages of consideration as the session approaches its conclusion. However, the
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2021 Idaho legislation seeks to classify irrigation pivot corners for taxation. House Bill 252 proposes additional language to Idaho Code, Title 63. This language would ensure county assessors classify pivot corners as agricultural land. Pivot corners are the parts of a square parcel that a center-pivot irrigation system misses. Idaho law considers land “farmland” and
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The Idaho Senate introduced ten water related bills this legislative session in addition to the twelve the House introduced. Like many of the House bills, some of the water related Senate bills already passed both houses. Others are in various stages of committee or legislative review. The Senate bills considered this legislative session are briefly
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In the 2021 legislative session, the Idaho House introduced twelve water related bills and the state considers twenty-two water related bills in total. The session began on January 11, 2021 and as of March 18, 2021, one of the proposed water bills is already law, one is before the Governor for signature, and multiple others
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