Vol.12, No. 1, - November 2009

In this issue:

Message from the Chair
Wendy Bowden Crowther…1

28th Annual Water Law Conference: Whose Spigot Is It? Legal Control of the Water
Peter Sly and Jill Willis…2

2010 Eastern Water Resources Conference: Surplus and Scarcity: Adapting to Hydrologic Disruption in the East
Pamela Bush and Lewis Jones…3

Should We Build an Ark to Comply with the ESA?—Applying the Endangered Species Act’s Causation Element to Climate Change
Hanspeter Walter…4

A Preference for Domestic Water Use in Utah: A Relic of the Past?
J. Craig Smith and Scott M. Ellsworth…9

Unification of Standards for Drinking Water from Different Sources in Israel—The United States as a Model
Tzvi Levinson, Gil Dror, and Julia Lietzmann…18

Rain, Rain, Store Away, Use Again Another Day
Jeff Kray and Mandie MacDonald…23

Are Bans on Off-Site Transport of Groundwater “Reasonable” but Unconstitutional?
Scott D. Anderson…27

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Vol. 11, No. 3 - May 2009

In this issue:

Message from the Chair
David R.E. Aladjem…1

RiverBank: Water Trusts in the Western United States
Amy W. Beatie…2

“Our Water, Your Land”: Public Access over Privately Owned Beds of Non-navigable Waters—The Utah Supreme Court’s Decision in Conatser v. Johnson
Dale F. Gardiner and H. Michael Keller…15

Delta Smelt Biological Opinion Sets the Stage for the Latest Skirmish in California’s Water Wars
Kevin T. Haroff…17

Michigan’s Revised Water Withdrawal and Anti-Diversion Legislation
Scott D. Hubbard…21

Water: Private or Public Resource?
Stephen E. Draper…26

Court Denies Rehearing in Casitas—The Government May Be Liable for Diversion of Water for Fish
Christian L. Marsh…35

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Vol. 11, No. 2 - February 2009

In this issue:

Message from the Chair
David R.E. Aladjem…1

Climate Change and the Public Trust Doctrine: Are Changes to Water Law Coming?
Robin Kundis Craig…2

The Impact of Climate Change on Interstate/International Water Sharing
Stephen Draper…5

The Progressive Growth Doctrine Meets Old and New Stresses on the West’s Variable and Perhaps Shrinking Water Supplies
A. Dan Tarlock…12

Lake Okeechobee, Florida: Recent Agency Rule Adopted to Limit Water Supply Withdrawals
Michelle Diffenderfer and Erin Deady…17

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Vol. 11, No. 1 - December 2008

In this issue:

Message from the Chair
David R.E. Aladjem…1

27th Annual Water Law Conference
Elizabeth Ewens and Paul Haik…2

Hot Topics: Indian Reserved Water Rights, Water Quality Trading, and the Public Trust Doctrine
Hope M. Babcock…3

Water Issues in the Deep South
Adam M. Kron, David H. Pope, and Gilbert B. Rogers…15

Water Law Reform in South Carolina
M. McMullen Taylor…31

Great Lakes Compact Approved by Congress and Signed by the President
Noah Hall and Sara Gosman…41

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Vol. 10, No. 3 - August 2008

In this issue:

Message from the Chair
David R.E. Aladjem…1

Natural Resources Defense Council v. Kempthorne: a Federal Court Tackles the Future of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
Maya R. Ferry…2

A Recipe from the Field for Dam Removal Agreements
Charlton H. Bonham…4

Anti-Speculation: Ghost-busting, Trust-busting, or Ensuring Beneficial Use?
Sandra Zellmer…15

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Vol. 10, No. 2 - February 2008

In this issue:

Message from the Chair
David Aladjem…1

State Trusts Lands Not Entitled to Federal Reserved Water Rights
Charlotte Benson…1

Federal Court Upholds Michigan Law Regulating Ballast Water Discharge in the Great Lakes—Shippers Appeal to the Sixth Circuit
Noah D. Hall…3

Climate Change and Water
Alf W. Brandt…4

26th Water Law Conference
Wendy Bowden Crowther and Jeff B. Kray…7

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Vol. 10, No. 1 - November 2007

In this issue:

Message from the Chair
David Aladjem…1

People at Work with Water is Community Work
Justice Greg Hobbs…2

A New Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Might Be on the Horizon
Noah D. Hall…4

Michigan Supreme Court Limits Citizen Standing under the Michigan Environmental Protection Act with Respect to Groundwater Use That Interferes with Surface Water
Kenton M. Bednarz and Noah D. Hall…5

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Vol. 9, No. 2 - July 2006

News from the Chair
Adam W. Gravley…1

Conjunctive Management Conference
Sarah Klahn…3

Midwest Region Report: New Precedent Set on Groundwater Rights in Great Lakes States— Michigan and Ohio Cases Address Groundwater-Surface Water Conflicts and Takings
Noah Hall…3

Historic Washington Act Seeks to Manage Water in the Columbia River Basin
Jeff Kray…6

State of Oregon Encourages Developers to Reconcile Water Demands with River Restoration
Reagan L.B. Desmond…10

The ABA Water Law Conference: Impressions of a New Water Lawyer
Andrea P. Clark…12

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Vol. 9, No. 1 - February 2006

News from the Chair
Adam W. Gravley…1

19th Century Rules for the 21st Century: Are Growth and Development Outpacing Water Law? 2006 Water Law Conference
David R.E. Aladjem and Reagan L.B. Desmond…4

In Memoriam: Judge Walter A. Stauffacher
Sidney P. Ottem …5

Regional Reports…8

Southwest Region Report: Ninth Circuit Invalidates EPA Grant of NPDES Permitting Authority to Arizona on Endangered Species Act Grounds
Charlotte Benson …8

Midwest Region Report: Governors Reach Agreement on Great Lakes Water Compact—Proposal Now Goes to State Legislature for Approval
Noah Hall …9

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Vol. 8, No. 3 - June 2005

News from the Chair
Ramsey L. Kropf...1

Regional Reports:

Southwest Region Report
Charlotte Benson...2

Northwest Region Report
Amy K. Kelley...4

Middle Atlantic Region Report: Pennsylvania Initiates State Water Plan Process
Prof. Joseph W. Dellapenna...6

Pamela Jo Hatley...8

Special Report:

Citing the Potential Impact of Invasive Species, Federal Court Rules Against North Dakota Water Diversion
Noah D. Hall...10

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Vol. 8, No. 2 - February 2005

News from the Chair
Ramsey L. Kropf...1

2005 Water Law Conference
Sarah Klahn, Esq....3

Federal Issues Report:

Takings Case Settled for $16.7 Million
Megan J. Walline...4

Midwest Regional Report:

Drawing a Line in the Sand between Private Property and the Public Trust on Great Lakes Shorelands
Noah D. Hall...6

Special Reports:

California Board Considers Potable Water Use in ASR
David Aladjem...8

Instream Flow Protection in the Walla Walla River: Possible Strategies for Integrating Endangered Species Act and Bi-state Flow Protection Issues
Lara B. Fowler...11

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Vol. 8, No. 1 - December 2004

2005 Water Law Conference
Charlotte Benson...1

Vice Chair Report:

Membership
David R.E. Aladjem...3

Regional Report:

Southeast Region Report: Florida's Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act
Pamela Jo Hatley, P.A....3

Special Report:

Columbia River Summer Spill Reduction Rejected
Kenneth Gish...7

From the Section and ABA Publishing...10

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Vol. 7, No. 4 - August 2004

News from the Chair
Ramsey L. Kropf...1

Vice Chair Report
Michael J. Pearce...3

Regional Reports:

Southwest Region Report
Charlotte Benson...3

Indian Water Rights Report
Judith Royster...6

Special Reports:

California Court of Appeal Remands Protect the Historic Amador Waterways v. Amador Water Agency for a Statement of Reasons
Stephen A. Kronick...8

Colorado River Shortages - Crisis or Just a Serious Problem?
David E. Lindgren...11

Great Lakes Governors Propose Historic Water Resources Compact
Noah D. Hall...14

New Section Committees: Hydro Power and Energy Facilities and Siting
Cherise M. Oram and Angela R. Morrison...20

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Vol. 7, No. 3 - May 2004

News from the Chair
Ramsey L. Kropf...1

Vice Chair Reports...3

Special Reports:

U.S. Supreme Court Remand of Miccosukee Should Not Comfort Western States
Susan Joseph-Taylor...4

U.S. Supreme Court Remands Miccosukee for a Determination of Whether There Are Two Bodies of Water or One
Sara J. Russell...6

New Wisconsin Law Protects Surface Waters from Groundwater Pumping
Noah D. Hall...9

Perspectives:

U.S. District Court Rules for Class Members in Recoupment Lawsuit Brought by United States
Michael Van Zandt...11

U.S. District Court in Nevada Allows Recoupment of Illegally Diverted Water
Debbie A. Shosteck...16

Regional Reports:

The Long Reach of the Past, and the Short Fuse of the Future
Amy K. Kelly...19

Midwest Report: The Right to Build and Use Docks in Michigan
Robert E. Beck...23

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Vol. 7, No. 2 - February 2004

News from the Chair
Ramsey L. Kropf...1

Federal Issues Report
Megan J. Walline...3

Will the Miccosukee Case Federalize the Prior Appropriation Doctrine
Susan Joseph-Taylor...5

Special Reports:

Battle of the Titans: Federal Clean Water Act vs. States Rights
Sara J. Russell...9

Michigan Enacts New Laws Regarding Water Use
Noah D. Hall...15

Agreement Reached on California's Use of Colorado River Water
Robert F. Snow...18

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Vol. 7, No. 1 - December 2003

News from the Chair…1
Ramsey L. Kropf

22nd Annual Water Law Conference…5
James C. Brockmann and Don Blankenau

Vice Chair Reports…6
Elizabeth Newlin Taylor, Charlotte Benson, Jennifer Gimbel and Adam W. Gravley

Want to Get Wet and Dirty? Join Our Public Service Effort…10
Alexandra Dapolito Dunn and Raissa Kirk

Programs! Get Your Programs Here!…11
Michael J. Pearce

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Vol. 6, No. 4 - August 2003

News from the Chair…1
Jay Stein

In Memoriam: Kip Lombard…1

Vice Chair Reports…2
Jim Brockmann, Don Blankenau and Ramsey L. Kropf

Regional Reports…3

Update on the Missouri River Story …3
Prof. Robert Beck

Summary of 2003 Washington Water Resources Legislation …6
Adam Gravley

Drought Triggers Flood of Legislation in Colorado …7
Sara M. Dunn

Legislative Update: Idaho…10
Garrick L. Baxter

Pennsylvania to Create a New Water Plan…12
Prof. Joseph W. Dellapenna

Other State Updates…14

New Mexico: 10th Circuit Court Finds Reclamation Has Discretion to Deliver Water to the Silvery Minnow …14
Elizabeth Newlin Taylor

Drought Response in Arizona …16
Charlotte Benson

Reclamation Determines Beneficial Use of Water by California's Imperial Irrigation District…17
David R.E. Aladjem

Section Events…11

From ABA Publishing…5, 18

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Vol. 6, No. 3 - June 2003

News From The Chair
Jay F. Stein

2003 Water Law Conference a Rousing Success
Jennifer Gimbel

Vice-Chair Report: Membership
Michael J. Pearce

Federal Issues Report
Megan J. Walline

Special Reports:

Update on the “Silvery Minnow” Case
Jennifer Gimbel

The Federalization of Beneficial Use
Michael J. Pearce

United States & Lummi Indian Nation v. Washington
Robert Anderson

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Vol. 6, No. 2 - February 2003

News From The Chair
Jay F. Stein

Vice-Chair Reports:

The Year in Review
Phillip J. Rassier

Newsletter And Trends Report
Ramsey L. Kropf

Special Report: Colorado River - Law of the River Symposium:

Water Confiscation! – Imperial Valley's New Challenge
John Penn Carter

San Diego Perspective
James J. Taylor

California’s Painful Journey to 4.4
Jeffrey Kightlinger

Colorado’s View – an Upper Basin Perspective of California Need to Reduce its Colorado River Water Use
Scott Balcomb

Southern Nevada Water Authority’s Perspective
David Lindgren

Arizona Reflections on the Suspension of the Colorado River Interim Surplus Guidelines
Michael Pearce

State Report:

Settlement Reached on Columbia River Water Rights Suit
Barbara Markham

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Vol. 6, No. 1 - December 2002

Message from the Chair
Jay F. Stein

21st Annual Water Law Conference
Jennifer Gimbel

Regional Report:

Southeastern Water Wars
Prof. Joseph W. Dellapenna

Special Reports:

Federal Judge Orders Bureau of Reclamation To Release Imported Water for Endangered Fish
Elizabeth Newlin Taylor

Representation of State Agencies with Different Roles: A Fox in the Henhouse?
Peter W. Sly

Washington Court Holds Clean Water Act Certification May Affect Existing Water Rights
Adam W. Gravley and Catherine A. Drews

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Vol. 5, No. 5 - August 2002

Federal Report:

Case Law Update
Megan J. Walline

Regional Reports

Middle Attlantic Regional Report - Waterbury's "Water War"
Prof. Joseph W. Dellapenna

Southwest Regional Report - Gila River Adjudication and Settlement
Charlotte Benson

State Reports

Colorado Report - The Right to Float Makes New Waves in Colorado
Lori Potter

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Vol. 5, No. 4 - May 2002

Regional Reports

Northwest Regional Report
Amy K. Kelley

Special Reports

Water Resources Planning and Developments in Texas
Phil Steven Kosub

Corps Issue Draft EIS for Devils Lake, North Dakota Outlet Project
Douglas A. Goulding

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Vol. 5, No. 3 - February 2002

Regional Reports

Midwest Regional Report: Revising the Missouri River Master Manual
Prof. Robert E. Beck

Middle-Atlantic Regional Report: The Water Wars Move East
Prof. Joseph W. Dellapenna

Southwest Regional Report: Quantification of Federal Reserved Water Rights
Charlotte Benson

State Reports

New Ditch Easement Law in Colorado
Scott C. Miller

Colorado Board Adopts Rules for "Recreational In-Channel Diversion" Water Rights
Christopher L. Thorne

Montana Water Court Clarifies the Standard of Review and Approves the Fort Peck Indian Reservation Compact
Holly Jo Franz

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Vol. 5, No. 2 - December 2001

Regional Reports

Southwest Regional Report
Charlotte Benson

Special Report - Case Law Updates:

The Alsea Decision: ESA Off-Ramp or Passing Sideshow?
William Stelle, Jr.

Ninth Circuit Considers Loss of Water Rights in United States v. Orr Water Ditch Company
Robert Pelcyger

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Vol. 5, No. 1 - September 2001

Animas-La Plata Project May Finally Be Built

Indian Water Report

Resolving Tribal Water Claims through Negotiation
Jane Marx, Of Counsel and Susan M. Williams

Regional Report

Northwest Regional Report: A Tale of Two Fishes
Amy K. Kelley

State Reports

Water Quality Protections to Water Rights in Colorado
Sarah A. Klahn

Hawaii’s Waiahole Ditch Decision: Instream Flow, Public Trust and the Burdens of Proof
William Tam

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Vol 4, No. 3 - May 2001

Special Report: California's Bay-Delta Settlement
Kevin M. O'Brien

Federal Report
Megan Walline

State Reports

Idaho Update
Phillip J. Rassier

Arizone Update
Charlotte Benson

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Vol. 4, No. 2 - February 2001

Klamath Water Users Argue Freedom of Information Act Case Before the United States Supreme Court
Andrew Hitchings

Recent Developments in Indian Water Law
Susan M. Williams

Idaho Supreme Court Issues Three Federal Reserved Water Rights Decisions
Phillip J. Rassier

UPDATE - Animas-La Plata Project Battle Shifts to Appropriations
Elizabeth Newlin Taylor

Southeastern Regional Survey
Walter G. Wright, Jr. and Travis J. Morrissey

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Vol. 4, No. 1 - December 2000

Senate Approves Animas-La Plata Project, House Action Anticipated
Elizabeth Newlin Taylor

Southwest Region Report
Charlotte Benson

Northwest Region Report
Prof. Amy K. Kelley

Northeast Region Report
Joseph W. Dellapenna

Book Review: Imperial San Francisco: Urban Power, Earthly Ruin
reviewed by John E. Thorson

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Vol 3, No. 3 - May 2000

Regional Report:

Southeastern Region: Wetland Mitigaton Program Survey
Walter G. Wright, Jr. and Travis J. Morrissey

State Reports:

Conserved Water Transfers in California Face Key Tests
Brenda Jahns Southwick

Colorado Water Law: Six Months of Colorado Supreme Court Cases
Ramsey L. Kropf

Idaho Supreme Court Rejects Federal Claim to Smith Springs Water Right
Phillip J. Rassier

New Mexico Water Law Update: Battles on the Rio Grande
John W. Utton

Special Reports:

Tampa Bay Looks to the Sea for Potable Water
John W. Wilcox

Report to the Council of the Great Lakes Governors: A Differing Viewpoint
James S. Lochhead

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Vol 3, No. 2 - January 2000

Developments in the Application of the Clean Water Act to Irrigated Agriculture
Alison E. Barry

Recent Developments in Indian Water Law
Susan M. Williams, Esq

The International Joint Commission Considers Water Exports from the Great Lakes
Joseph W. Dellapenna

Northwest Regional Report
Prof. Amy K. Kelley

Arizona
Lauren J. Caster

Idaho: Idaho Supreme Court Issues Wilderness Water Rights Decision
Phillip J. Rassier

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Vol 3, No. 1 - October 1999

Judicial Deference to Legislative Regulation: The Status of Water Regulation in Texas
Risher S. Gilbert and John R. Pitts

A Case Study of Aquifer Storage and Recovery Technology
Louis Devillon