Integrated Water Resources Strategy: Oregon IWRS IWRS means Oregon’s statewide Integrated Water Resources Strategy. On November 12, 2024, six Oregon departments hosted a public meeting to discuss IWRS priorities for the next five to 7 years. Sponsoring departments included: Over 50 people attended both online and in person in Salem, including Schroeder Law Offices, to […]
On September 17th, 2024, the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) implemented new groundwater rules that have sparked significant debate. While these rules aim to promote sustainable water use, they also raise several concerns that merit discussion. Arbitrary Power and Political Influence One of the primary criticisms of the new groundwater rules is that they grant
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At Schroeder Law Offices we are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients. Leveraging advanced technology like TABS3, NetDocuments, Zoom, and Microsoft 365 helps us achieve this goal. They streamline our operations and enhance client satisfaction. TABS3: Leveraging Technology in Practice Management TABS3 is a comprehensive practice management software that benefits clients in several
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The United States Committee for Irrigation and Drainage (USCID) fall conference registration is now open. www.uscid.org As the current president of this organization, I’m letting my “friends of Schroeder Law Offices” know what we are up to when not working in the office representing our clients. What is USCID? The USCID is a non-profit organization
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A discussion of what to look for in a water attorney in Oregon.
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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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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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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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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
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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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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Water is a scarce resource, and its allocation and management is a complex legal issue. This complexity is particularly evident in Nevada, a state with a desert climate and a history of water disputes due to competing demands from various sectors. Such sectors include agriculture, mining, and urban development. A Nevada water attorney plays a
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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
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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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
Schroeder Law Offices’ Shareholder Therese Stix will be organizing and assisting with the Nevada State Bar Environmental and Natural Resource Section Meet & Greet on November 3rd, 2022.
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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
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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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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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
