Seismic Resiliency – A Topic for Discussion in the Water World

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The American Water Works Association (AWWA), Pacific Northwest Section’s October meeting focused on seismic resiliency and emergency preparedness by discussing strategies implemented by the Willamette Water Supply Program in building a water delivery system that should withstand a disaster. The meeting emphasized the importance of building a water supply distribution system on soils that will […]

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Deadline Approaching to Submit NEPA Scoping Comments to Nevada’s Fallon Range Training Complex “FRTC” Modernization Proposed Action

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NEPA is the acronym for the National Environmental Policy Act.  NEPA’s purposes included setting national policy to encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between humans and their environment; promoting efforts that will prevent or eliminate damage to the environment; and, enriching the understanding of the ecological systems and important natural resources. See 42 U.S. C. 4321

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Showing Diligence in Water Use by Tracking Water Use Meters

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Due to recent crackdowns by the State Engineer in Nevada regarding both forfeitures and cancellations of groundwater rights not in full use, it is important to keep records of your water use.  One method to show use is by recording your meter readings.  This is important both for permitted wells and certificated wells respectively, to

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Montana Recognizes Interconnection of Groundwater and Surface Water Systems

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The Montana Supreme Court recently issued its decision in the long fraught dispute about exempt groundwater wells. The ruling by the Montana Supreme Court in The Clark Fork Coalition v. Tubbs, will protect the rights of senior water users from exempt groundwater wells that often deplete the amount of available surface water.[1] The Montana Water

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Sage Grouse Project Funding Available in Lander County, Nevada

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The Lander County Commission (“LCCD”) is funding a program for sage grouse enhancement projects and is currently looking for land owners that reside in Lander County (not just ranchers) to participate in a sage grouse project.  LCCD first received funding for the project in 2014 when they were granted $50,000 to begin projects benefitting the

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Water Security Risk

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By 2025, an estimated 1.8 billion people will live in areas plagued by water scarcity.  Two-thirds of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed regions where is there a water security risk. This issue is no longer relegated to the developing world! We as water lawyers practicing throughout the Western United States are developing

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Flying Fish Passage!

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Last month, attorney Sarah Liljefelt organized a tour of the Whooshh Innovations fish passage structure constructed for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on the Washougal River. Members of the Oregon State Bar Environmental and Natural Resources Section attended, including attorneys in private practice, working for the State of Oregon, and public interest. Whooshh

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Find Schroeder Law at the Oregon Ground Water Association’s Fall Convention

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Laura Schroeder and Tara Jackson are looking forward to unwinding and learning with the fine members of the Oregon Ground Water Association at their Fall Convention next week, October 14 through October 15 at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. Those in attendance will be treated to a presentation by attorney Schroeder on Water Law in

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Junior Partner Sarah Liljefelt Accepted to Utah State Bar

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Junior Partner Sarah Liljefelt was recently admitted to the Utah State Bar, making her eligible to practice law in Utah.  Liljefelt is the first attorney with Schroeder Law Offices barred in the state of Utah! In October, Shareholder Laura Schroeder will join Liljefelt in admittance to Utah State Bar. Utah water law adheres to the

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REMINDER-2016 Year End Reporting to Oregon Water Resources Department for Oregon Water Rights and Uses

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It’s getting close to that time of year again! As the 2016 irrigation season comes to a close, we here at Schroeder Law Offices want to remind you of the December deadlines to report measurements for your water uses to Water Resources Department (“OWRD”). There are two different reporting deadlines to be aware of in

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Fallon Nevada Navy Training Complex Expansion & NEPA Process

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The Department of Defense Plans to Expand the Fallon Nevada Navy Training Complex. Now is the Time to Participate and Comment in the NEPA process! The Fallon Range Training Complex (FRTC) is planning expansion of its Fallon Nevada facilities and announced in the Federal Register its intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS). The

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State Bar of Nevada Environmental & Natural Resources Section’s Successful Meet & Greet Mixer

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On, Thursday, September 1, 2016, the State Bar of Nevada’s Environmental and Natural Resource Section hosted a successful Meet & Greet mixer event for the section members with invited special guests. The special guests consisted of agency leaders from both state and federal environmental and natural resource agencies.  The special guests in attendance included: Name

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Participate in Targeted Grazing Discussions

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The Bureau of Land Management has scheduled a workshop to explore the ideas of strategic targeted grazing. Targeted grazing is a natural approach using controlled livestock to accomplish vegetation management. More specific examples of vegetation management include: weed control, reducing the fuels of wildland fires, aiding in restoration projects as well as landscape enhancement. One of

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Schroeder Law Offices Welcomes Lindsay Thane to the Team!

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Lindsay Thane Schroeder Law Offices is happy to announce the newest addition the team, Lindsay Thane!  Lindsay Thane has accepted the position as JD Paralegal in the Portland, OR office.  Lindsay comes to Schroeder Law Offices from Montana where she received her J.D. from the University Of Montana School Of Law with a certificate in Natural

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