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The Impact of Governor Newsom’s Proposed Budget on Water Projects

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On January 10, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom announced his $297 billion budget proposal for 2023-2024, which includes a $22.5 billion budget deficit. Despite environmental/climate change programs facing $6 billion in cuts,...more

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Washington State Legislation Would Authorize Two New Large-Scale Water Rights Adjudications

Legislators in Washington State introduced parallel bills that would authorize funding for two water adjudications in Washington State. A water rights adjudication effectively brings all water users in a watershed into one...more

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City of Toledo voters pass the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, potentially affecting Lake Erie watershed dischargers

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In a February 26, 2019, special election, Toledo’s voters passed the Lake Erie Bill of Rights (LEBOR). The LEBOR is an amendment to the City of Toledo’s Charter that creates a new cause of action for the violation of the...more

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Beaver Watershed Annual Symposium: September 20 – Greenland, Arkansas

The Beaver Watershed Alliance announced that the Beaver Watershed Annual Symposium (“Symposium”) will be held on September 20th in Greenland, Arkansas. The organization states the presentations will include national, state...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

The Reasonable Probability Increment Continues to Boost Just Compensation For Wetlands Condemnation in Galarza v. City of New York

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Early this year, the Supreme Court of New York, Richmond County issued a comprehensive opinion in Galarza v. City of New York, 58 Misc.3d 1210(A), reaffirming and clarifying the nuances of condemnation, takings and just...more

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Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program: Senate Bill 2346

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (“NACWA”) notes support of Senate Bill 2346 in a letter dated February 22nd. Senate Bill 2346 has been introduced to establish an innovative infrastructure workforce...more

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California Water Board Lacks Jurisdiction to Curtail Water Use by Senior Water Rights Holders - Court Decision on California Water...

The State Water Resources Control Board exceeded its jurisdictional authority under Water Code section 1052 when it issued curtailment notices to pre-1914 and riparian water rights holders, a Santa Clara County Superior Court...more

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Awards: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Is Accepting Nominations For The "Environmental Stewardship" and "Arkansas...

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) announced it is accepting nominations for two environmental awards. The awards are: Environmental Stewardship (“ENVY”) Award...more

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Beautiful Buffalo River Action Committee: January 23rd Meeting

The Beautiful Buffalo River Action Committee has scheduled its 2018 first quarter meeting for January 23rd. Items on the agenda include... ...more

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Beaver Lake Watershed Guardian Award: Alan D. Fortenberry, P.E. (Beaver Water District) Announced as 2017 Winner

The Beaver Watershed Alliance announced that Alan D. Fortenberry, P.E., has received the 2017 Beaver Lake Watershed Guardian Award (“Award”). Mr. Fortenberry is the Chief Executive Officer of the Beaver Water District....more

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Lake Conway Point Remove Watershed Alliance Receives Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Grant: October 16th Arkansas Water...

The October 16th edition of the Arkansas Water Resources Center publication Arkansas Water Currents (“AWC”) notes that the Lake Conway Point Remove Watershed (“LCPRW”) Alliance (“Alliance”) received a $75,000 grant from the...more

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