Shareholder Therese Ure Stix recently visited the ancient aqueduct in Segovia, Spain. Built in the first century by the Roman Empire, it carried water over 16 km from La Acebeda to the Alcazar in Segovia. The aqueduct is constructed with 20,400 stone blocks, no cement or mortar! The aqueduct comprises 167 arches in all. At […]
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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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This post is one of a series highlighting the ways in which water users have adapted to life in the time of COVID-19. Shelley Roberts is the CEO of the Idaho Rural Water Association (“IRWA”). IRWA is a resource for small water systems in the State of Idaho that offers training for drinking water and
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The State of the Water Industry Survey In the June 2020 issue of Opflow, the American Water Works Association published a survey of 3,351 water industry professionals. The State of the Water Industry (SOTWI) survey identifies challenges to the water industry and seeks to understand their causes. Several issues regarding water resource management made the
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In the eighth COVID-19 webinar, Laura Schroeder, Michelle Owen, and Scott Revell discussed various types of water organizations. The webinar aired originally on June 3, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. You can view the webinar here! Above all, learn the differences between public and private water organizations. For instance, the panelists will provide
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The city of Anacortes, WA, is making news by running part of its new fiber optic cable network through its water system. Brown and Caldwell’s Water News for September 25, 2019, links to a report by KUOW News: “Wifi wires will run through water pipes in northern Washington town.” This “first in North America” system,
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As most of us are aware, Earth Day has become a global occurrence for which communities host events throughout the week of the holiday. This year, Earth Day fell on Monday, April 22, and communities around the world hosted festivities such as community clean-ups, tree-plantings, and educational events that focused on climate literacy and bringing
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When most of us think about the changing seasons, we think about the change in weather. When we think about the transition to Summer, we think about the days getting warmer. When we think about the transition to Winter, we think about the days getting colder. There is much more to changing seasons than changes
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Each year during the month of March, the United Nations (“UN”) hosts a “World Water Day.” Friday, March 22nd marks 2019’s World Water Day focusing on sustainable water development goals for everyone by 2030. Annually, the UN hosts World Water Day to bring attention to the world’s water crisis and address reasons why so many
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The 20th annual National Groundwater Awareness Week will occur between March 10 – March 16, 2019, and this year’s theme for awareness is “Think.” Though a simple theme, through “Think,” the National Groundwater Association (“NGWA”) urges us to “think” about how we impact our groundwater resources in our everyday lives. For National Groundwater Awareness Week
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At the end of 2018, the Oregon Water Resources Commission adopted new rules to facilitate small municipal water suppliers’ completion of Water Management and Conservation Plans (“WMCP”). The Oregon Water Resources Department (“OWRD”) stated the new Oregon Administrative Rules (“OAR”), OAR 690-086-0300 to 0370, are intended to provide more flexibility for small municipal water suppliers
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On July 11 and 12, 2018, attorney Laura Schroeder and paralegal Rachelq Harman travelled to Caldwell and Twin Falls, Idaho, respectively, for the Idaho Rural Water Association’s (“IRWA”) annual Water Law to YOU Road Show to educate water users and managers all about their municipal water rights. The 6 hour classes discussed the basics of
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On February 1, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the “groundwater conduit theory,” whereby a discharge of pollutants into groundwater that is fairly traceable to a navigable surface water is the functional equivalent of a discharge directly into the navigable water body for the purpose of regulation under the Clean Water Act. This
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In November 2017, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published the Willamette Basin Review Feasibility Study, Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (Study). The purpose of the Study (which can be viewed in its entirety here) is to evaluate the reallocation of 1,590,000 acre-feet of Willamette Valley Project stored water. The Study
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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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By Derek Bradley Most municipalities have water use permits reserved for their current needs and projected future growth, typically in the form of one or more municipal water rights of use or permits. These water use permits have timelines for the cities to fully develop the beneficial use entitlement. Based on current population and use,
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On December 31, 2014, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided WaterWatch of Oregon Inc., v. Water Resources Department, 268 Or. App. 187 (2014). The Court of Appeals reviewed three final orders for extensions of time for municipal water permits in the Clackamas River. After contested case hearings, the Water Resources department granted the extensions, subject to fish persistence
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On July 15, the California State Water Boards passed Resolution No. 2014-0038 to adopt urban water control regulations. These regulations are aimed at conservation for urban residents, providing fines for using water inconsistent with the conservation measures. Among the measures aimed at curbing water use, the Water Board has proposed restricting activities on individuals including:
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