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Andrew Teegarden's policy brief discusses the recent Sackett decision from the Supreme Court and the steps that the State of Colorado must take to fill the new regulatory gap. Heather Sackett, Aspen Journalism, picked up on Andrew’s policy brief in
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Right now, we all have a unique opportunity to support the Getches-Wilkinson Center by making a donation before the end of the year. Thanks to the generosity of Dean Lolita Buckner Inniss and Don Brown, Chair of the Advisory Council, and his wife
I recently had the opportunity to speak during the Reshaping the River: Reimagining Water Use and Management in the Upper Colorado River Basin Forum that was held in Grand Junction, CO on October 30-31st. During the conference, I gave a presentation
Over 40 CU Law students joined The Getches-Wilkinson Center on Thursday, October 26th for a delicious lunch and to hear from current GWC Scholar and Fellows. Information on the various scholarships and fellowships and instructions on how to apply
Lauren Ris was selected this summer to be the Director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) after seven years as the Deputy Director. The CWCB represents each major water basin in the state and other state agencies in a joint effort to
On Tuesday, October 24th the Environmental Law Society (ELS), Getches-Wilkinson Center, and Career Development Office (CDO) co-hosted an Environmental Law Networking Happy Hour for current students and lawyers working in the environmental law space
IntroductionThe Supreme Court’s decision in the Sackett case earlier this year dramatically altered the regulatory framework for wetlands, ephemeral waters, and intermittent streams in the United States. Now, there is a two-step process in
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held an oversight hearing on Tribal water access. The hearing focused on the continuing water security challenges that Tribes and indigenous people face throughout the United
The Getches-Wilkinson Center and American Indian Law Program co-hosted the 15th Annual Schultz Lecture: The Road to Tribal Clean Energy Transition is Paved With Sovereign Action.On October 5, 2023, the Getches-Wilkinson Center was proud to co-host