PCWCD Manager Position Open
Pershing County Water Conservation District (PCWCD) is accepting applications for the position of Secretary/Manager.
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Holiday Greetings from Schroeder Law Offices
A post featuring our team. Reflects on progress in Nevada and experiences with the United States Committee for Irrigation and Drainage.
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Clean Water Act of 2023
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have taken action to clarify the Clean Water Act following the Sackett decision, introducing new legislation into Congress in October of 2023. The purpose of the “Clean Water Act of 2023” is to counteract the narrow interpretation of the term “navigable waters” set forth in the Supreme Court’s
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The History Behind Surveyor’s Chains
In a boundary dispute, we require the services of surveyors to locate property lines, especially if the descriptions involve very difficult to interpret descriptions in chains.
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New California Adjudication Rule
This California law requires courts to consider sustainability and equality factors during groundwater basin adjudications. The intent behind this adjudication rule is to keep everyone informed and provide equal access to resources.
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WOTUS: a Confusing Legacy
The Clean Water Act’s extension of what waters it attempts to regulate is leaves WOTUS a confusing legacy. Does it apply to wetlands? If so, what if wetlands stand alone and don’t adjoin navigable waterways?
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New Hires – Welcome to SLO
Schroeder Law Offices P.C. is growing again! We are welcoming three new hires and are excited to introduce them to you.
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The Oregon State Fair Returns!
Looking for something fun and educational to do this weekend? The 2023 Oregon State Fair runs through Monday, September 4th!
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Art at the Mississippi Headwaters
This week at the headwaters of the Mississippi, Katherine Schroeder encountered the sculpture titled “Heartwaters – Caretaker Woman.”
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Kelsey Seibel Joins Schroeder Law Offices
Schroeder Law Offices is pleased to announce that Kelsey Seibel has joined the firm as a new associate attorney in Portland, Oregon.
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Employee Spotlight: Rachel Shahidzadeh
Junior paralegal Rachel Shahidzadeh shares her favorite things about working at Schroeder Law Offices, how she stays focused on a busy day, and more!
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For Sale by Owner
This weekend my brother Paul explained how he had successfully used Facebook Marketplace to sell extra furniture. Wow, I thought, this is a great resource. But then a potential client called today. The potential client posted For Sale by Owner on Facebook Marketplace without legal advice. The problem was NOT with the platform, but with
Earth Day 2023 at Schroeder Law Offices
April 22nd, 2023, is the 53rd annual Earth Day celebration. The sustainable and efficient use of water leads all that we do at Schroeder Law Offices.
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Oregon Women for Agriculture Annual Auction
Schroeder Law Offices is looking forward to the Oregon Women for Agriculture Annual Auction and Dinner on April 15th, 2023.
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Employee Spotlight: Caitlin Skulan
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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Title Transfer of USBR Projects
Reminder! Join us for the USCID webinar on April 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM (Pacific) to learn about title transfer of Federal reclamation projects to users and to take a look at an international database of irrigation projects throughout the world. When the U. S Bureau of Reclamation implements and completes a project, such as
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USCID and Schroeder Law Offices to Host Webinar on How to Obtain Title Transfer for Federal Water Projects
Join the US Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (USCID) on April 12th, 2023 at 11:00 AM (Pacific Time) for a webinar on How to Obtain Title Transfer for Federal Water Projects. Frank Dimick, of Dimick Water Resources Engineering, will host the 30-minute presentation and Q+A session via Zoom. Participants will also learn how the United
NDWR Releases Findings from 2021 Water Resource Public Survey
In 2022, NDWR released the results of their 2021 Water Resource Public Survey.
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Therese Stix Appointed USCID Vice President!
Therese Stix has been appointed by its Board of Directors as Vice President of the United States Committee on Irrigation and Drainage. USCID’s mission is to promote progressive irrigation, drainage, and flood control practices in support of food and fiber production and public safety, recognizing that sustainability embodies economic, social, and environmental goals.
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Oregon Water Resources Department Pushes for More Regulation
The Oregon Water Resources Department (“OWRD”) has stopped processing new groundwater applications and begun to severely limit groundwater permit extensions. This policy change places a significant burden on groundwater permittees and will directly impact agriculture in Oregon. Ultimately, OWRD’s policy change will significantly limit agricultural expansion in the state. In his article “Oregon Moves to
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