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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The Joys of Rural Home Ownership: Wells and Septic Repairs
As farmers and ranchers, Schroeder Law Offices attorneys understand the practical inconveniences of rural homeownership firsthand.
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Water Issues Affecting Local Food Production
The current moment presents a number of unique challenges for water sustainability, including for farmers. When farmers do not have enough water to meet the population’s need for food and goods, the results can be devastating to certain population groups. In his article There Has Never Been a More Important Time to Protect American Food
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Schroeder Law Offices Attends Nevada State Bar Environmental & Natural Resources Section Meet & Greet
In the first year back since COVID-19, the Nevada State Bar, Environmental & Natural Resources Section held its Annual Meet & Greet event on November 3, 2022. A social, after work event, honorees included Adam Sullivan (Nevada State Engineer), Micheline Fairbank (Nevada Deputy Administrator for Nevada Division of Water Resources), David Bobzien (Nevada’s Office of
Supreme Court Case Sackett v. EPA Will Decide Which Wetlands Are Federally Protected According to the Clean Water Act
On October 3rd, 2022, the Supreme Court heard the oral argument for the first case of its 2022-2023 term: Sackett v. EPA. The case calls into question the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS), as it will decide the proper test to determine which wetlands are considered WOTUS, and therefore subject to federal
NDEP Schedules Workshop on Additional Water Quality Regulations
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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Oregon Water Resources Department Director Tom Byler Retires
As of September 13th, Oregon Water Resources Department Director Tom Byler has officially retired after 27 years working for the state of Oregon. A new OWRD director will be appointed by Oregon’s next governor. To serve for the remainder of her term, governor Kate Brown has appointed acting director Doug Woodcock, who previously worked as
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Western Resources Legal Center Publishes Article Advocating for More Balanced Environmental Law Programs
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