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Restoring Sacred Waters: A Guide To Protecting Tribal Non-Consumptive Water Uses In The Colorado River Basin, Julie Nania, Julia Guarino, University Of Colorado Boulder. Getches-Wilkinson Center For Natural Resources, Energy, And The Environment Jan 2014

Restoring Sacred Waters: A Guide To Protecting Tribal Non-Consumptive Water Uses In The Colorado River Basin, Julie Nania, Julia Guarino, University Of Colorado Boulder. Getches-Wilkinson Center For Natural Resources, Energy, And The Environment

Books, Reports, and Studies

105 p. : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Introduction -- Gathering information and starting the process -- Indian federal reserved water rights -- Using Indian federal reserved water rights for instream flows -- Negotiating for non-consumptive uses in settlement agreements -- Protecting non-consumptive uses in tribal water codes -- Other legal tools -- Irrigating for instream flows and traditional plants -- Summary and key points


Cross-Boundary Water Transfers In The Colorado River Basin: A Review Of Efforts And Issues Associated With Marketing Water Across State Lines Or Reservation Boundaries, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Getches-Wilkinson Center For Natural Resources, Energy, And The Environment, Western Water Policy Program Jan 2013

Cross-Boundary Water Transfers In The Colorado River Basin: A Review Of Efforts And Issues Associated With Marketing Water Across State Lines Or Reservation Boundaries, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Getches-Wilkinson Center For Natural Resources, Energy, And The Environment, Western Water Policy Program

Books, Reports, and Studies

65 p. : charts ; 29 cm


The "Upper Basin Voluntary Demand Cap" As A Means Of Mitigating Legal Uncertainty In The Colorado River Basin: Modeling Results, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Getches-Wilkinson Center For Natural Resources, Energy, And The Environment, Western Water Policy Program Jan 2013

The "Upper Basin Voluntary Demand Cap" As A Means Of Mitigating Legal Uncertainty In The Colorado River Basin: Modeling Results, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Getches-Wilkinson Center For Natural Resources, Energy, And The Environment, Western Water Policy Program

Books, Reports, and Studies

15 p. : ill. ; 29 cm


Law Of The River Apportionment Scheme: Short Summary Of Laws, Jason Robison, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program Jan 2012

Law Of The River Apportionment Scheme: Short Summary Of Laws, Jason Robison, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program

Books, Reports, and Studies

8 p. ; 29 cm


Does The Upper Basin Have A Delivery Obligation Or An Obligation Not To Deplete The Flow Of The Colorado River At Lee Ferry?, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program Jan 2012

Does The Upper Basin Have A Delivery Obligation Or An Obligation Not To Deplete The Flow Of The Colorado River At Lee Ferry?, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program

Books, Reports, and Studies

24 p. ; 29 cm


Law Of The River Apportionment Scheme: Categorization Of Laws, Jason Robison, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program Jan 2012

Law Of The River Apportionment Scheme: Categorization Of Laws, Jason Robison, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program

Books, Reports, and Studies

29 p. ; 29 cm


Law Of The River Apportionment Scheme: Compilation Of Laws, Jason Robison, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program Jan 2012

Law Of The River Apportionment Scheme: Compilation Of Laws, Jason Robison, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program

Books, Reports, and Studies

52 p. ; 29 cm


Respective Obligations Of The Upper And Lower Basins Regarding The Delivery Of Water To Mexico: A Review Of Key Legal Issues, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program Jan 2012

Respective Obligations Of The Upper And Lower Basins Regarding The Delivery Of Water To Mexico: A Review Of Key Legal Issues, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program

Books, Reports, and Studies

65 p. ; 29 cm


Colorado River: Frequently Asked Law & Policy Questions, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program Jan 2011

Colorado River: Frequently Asked Law & Policy Questions, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program

Books, Reports, and Studies

iii, 35 p. ; 29 cm


The Organization And Status Of The Department Of Interior's Programs And Studies On Climate Change In The Colorado River Basin, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program Jan 2011

The Organization And Status Of The Department Of Interior's Programs And Studies On Climate Change In The Colorado River Basin, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program

Books, Reports, and Studies

21 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm


Rethinking The Future Of The Colorado River: Draft Interim Report Of The Colorado River Governance Initiative, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program Jan 2010

Rethinking The Future Of The Colorado River: Draft Interim Report Of The Colorado River Governance Initiative, Colorado River Governance Initiative, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center, Western Water Policy Program

Books, Reports, and Studies

117 p. : ill. (some color), color maps ; 29 cm


The Land Use Planning, Water Resources And Climate Change Adaptation Connection: Challenges And Opportunities, Bobbie Klein, Douglas S. Kenney Jan 2009

The Land Use Planning, Water Resources And Climate Change Adaptation Connection: Challenges And Opportunities, Bobbie Klein, Douglas S. Kenney

Books, Reports, and Studies

[15] p. ; 28 cm


Water Rights In Wilderness: The Influence Of Reserved Rights Language On Protection Of Wilderness Water In Arizona And Colorado, Kathryn M. Mutz, David Bower, Katie Stone, Melissa Boness, Alexis Kazan Nelson, Kathryn Bostwick, Katie Umekubo, Eric Potyondy, Rebecca Mehring, Carol Hoskins, Meredith Roberts, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 2006

Water Rights In Wilderness: The Influence Of Reserved Rights Language On Protection Of Wilderness Water In Arizona And Colorado, Kathryn M. Mutz, David Bower, Katie Stone, Melissa Boness, Alexis Kazan Nelson, Kathryn Bostwick, Katie Umekubo, Eric Potyondy, Rebecca Mehring, Carol Hoskins, Meredith Roberts, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (some color), color maps ; 29 cm

Executive summary -- Introduction -- Background and scope -- Compilation and analysis of water rights data -- Protection of wilderness water : federal agency response to statutory language -- Final observations -- Appendix A. Legislative history of Arizona and Colorado wilderness legislation -- Appendix B. State water law : Arizona and Colorado -- Appendix C. Study methods -- Appendix D. Agency policies.


Negotiating High Stakes Water Conflicts: Lessons Learned From Experienced Practitioners, Stephen E. Snyder, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 2003

Negotiating High Stakes Water Conflicts: Lessons Learned From Experienced Practitioners, Stephen E. Snyder, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

36 p. ; 28 cm


Water Allocation Compacts In The West: An Overview, Douglas S. Kenney Jan 2002

Water Allocation Compacts In The West: An Overview, Douglas S. Kenney

Books, Reports, and Studies

14 p. : charts ; 28 cm


Two Decades Of Water Law And Policy Reform: A Retrospective And Agenda For The Future: Conference Report, Douglas S. Kenney, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 2001

Two Decades Of Water Law And Policy Reform: A Retrospective And Agenda For The Future: Conference Report, Douglas S. Kenney, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

17 p. : ill. ; 28 cm


Assessing The Effectiveness Of Watershed Initiatives: The Current State Of Knowledge, Douglas S. Kenney, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 2000

Assessing The Effectiveness Of Watershed Initiatives: The Current State Of Knowledge, Douglas S. Kenney, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

23 p. ; 28 cm


Arguing About Consensus: Examining The Case Against Western Watershed Initiatives And Other Collaborative Groups Active In Natural Resources Management, Douglas S. Kenney, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 2000

Arguing About Consensus: Examining The Case Against Western Watershed Initiatives And Other Collaborative Groups Active In Natural Resources Management, Douglas S. Kenney, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

x, 72 leaves


Laws Influencing Community-Based Conservation In Colorado And The American West: A Primer, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 2000

Laws Influencing Community-Based Conservation In Colorado And The American West: A Primer, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

vi, 51 p.


The State Role In Western Watershed Initiatives, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 1998

The State Role In Western Watershed Initiatives, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

vii, 91 p. ; 28 cm


Restoring The Waters, Kathryn M. Mutz, Betsy Rieke, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 1997

Restoring The Waters, Kathryn M. Mutz, Betsy Rieke, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm

WATER RIGHTS TRANSFERS FOR INSTREAM FLOWS: Oregon Water Trust / Janet Neuman -- Trust water rights program, Washington / Janet Neuman -- Boulder Creek, Colorado / Carol Ellinghouse, Kathryn Mutz -- Lahontan Valley Wetlands, Nevada / David Yardas -- Conclusion : Challenges for water rights transfers -- PROTECTING AND RESTORING THE WATERS: Umatilla River Basin project, Oregon / Becky Hiers, Jim Cole, Jim Esget, Kathryn Mutz -- Trinity River Basin, California / Michelle Leighton Schwartz, Gregory Thomas -- Ash Meadows, Nevada / David Ledig, Kathryn Mutz -- Colorado River : Grand …


Resource Management At The Watershed Level: An Assessment Of The Changing Federal Role In The Emerging Era Of Community-Based Watershed Management, Douglas S. Kenney, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 1997

Resource Management At The Watershed Level: An Assessment Of The Changing Federal Role In The Emerging Era Of Community-Based Watershed Management, Douglas S. Kenney, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

66, A-41, 16 p. ; 28 cm


Restoring The West’S Waters: Opportunities For The Bureau Of Reclamation, Volume Ii: Phase Two Area Studies, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Teresa A. Rice, Judith Jacobsen, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 1996

Restoring The West’S Waters: Opportunities For The Bureau Of Reclamation, Volume Ii: Phase Two Area Studies, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Teresa A. Rice, Judith Jacobsen, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

2 v. : ill. ; 28 cm

V. 2. PHASE TWO AREA STUDIES: Foreword -- The Yakima River Basin, Washington / Larry MacDonnell -- The Upper Snake River Basin, Idaho / Teresa Rice -- The Truckee-Carson River Basins, California and Nevada / Larry MacDonnell -- The North Platte River Basin, Wyoming / Lawrence J. MacDonnell, Judith Jacobsen -- The Upper Colorado River Basin, Colorado / Larry MacDonnell -- The Middle Rio Grande Basin, New Mexico / Teresa Rice


Restoring The West's Waters: Opportunities For The Bureau Of Reclamation, Volume I: Section One: Summary Of Findings, Section Two: Case Studies, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Teresa A. Rice, Judith Jacobsen, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 1996

Restoring The West's Waters: Opportunities For The Bureau Of Reclamation, Volume I: Section One: Summary Of Findings, Section Two: Case Studies, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Teresa A. Rice, Judith Jacobsen, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

2 v. : ill. ; 28 cm

V. 1. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: Introduction -- Summary of Phase One findings -- Summary of Phase Two findings -- Selected illustrations from area studies -- Overview of changes under way -- Conclusion -- CASE STUDIES: Rapid Valley Unit, and Project, Rapid Creek, South Dakota / Daniel Reimer -- Nelson Reservoir, Milk River Project, Montana / Roberta Hoy -- Canyon Ferry Dam, Missouri River, Montana / Daniel Reimer -- Hungry Horse Dam, South Fork Flathead River, Montana / Robert Hoy -- Glendo Dam, North Platte River, Wyoming / Beth Doherty -- Seminoe Dam to …


The Watershed Source Book: Watershed-Based Solutions To Natural Resource Problems, Wendy S. Rudnik, David H. Getches, Teresa A. Rice, Betsy Rieke, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 1996

The Watershed Source Book: Watershed-Based Solutions To Natural Resource Problems, Wendy S. Rudnik, David H. Getches, Teresa A. Rice, Betsy Rieke, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

1 v. (various pagings) : maps (2 folded) ; 28 cm


The Law Of The Colorado River: Coping With Severe Sustained Drought, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, David H. Getches, William C. Hugenberg, Jr., University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 1995

The Law Of The Colorado River: Coping With Severe Sustained Drought, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, David H. Getches, William C. Hugenberg, Jr., University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

p. 825-836 : map ; 28 cm


Instream Flow Protection In The West, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Teresa A. Rice, Steven J. Shupe, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 1993

Instream Flow Protection In The West, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Teresa A. Rice, Steven J. Shupe, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

1 v. (various pagings) : ill., maps ; 28 cm

POLICIES AND ISSUES: Recognizing the value of in-place uses of water in the West : an introduction to the laws, strategies and issues / Steven J. Shupe, Lawrence J. MacDonnell -- Instream flows : integrating new uses and new players into the prior appropriation system / Christopher H. Meyer -- People preserving rivers : the public and its changing role in protecting instream flows / Lori Potter -- Instream flows and the public trust / Harrison C. Dunning -- The federal role in in-place water protection / Lawrence J. MacDonnell, …


America's Waters: A New Era Of Sustainability: Report Of The Long's Peak Working Group On National Water Policy, David H. Getches, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Charles F. Wilkinson, Long's Peak Working Group On National Water Policy, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 1992

America's Waters: A New Era Of Sustainability: Report Of The Long's Peak Working Group On National Water Policy, David H. Getches, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Charles F. Wilkinson, Long's Peak Working Group On National Water Policy, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

12 p. ; 28 cm


Accommodating, Balancing, And Bargaining In Hydropower Licensing, Berton L. Lamb, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 1992

Accommodating, Balancing, And Bargaining In Hydropower Licensing, Berton L. Lamb, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

18 p. ; 28 cm


Restoring Endangered Ecosystems: The Truckee-Carson Water Rights Settlement, David Yardas, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center Jan 1992

Restoring Endangered Ecosystems: The Truckee-Carson Water Rights Settlement, David Yardas, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

12 p. : map ; 28 cm