May 21-22, 2025 | Spokane, Washington
Join us for the 2nd Annual Water Law in Eastern Washington Conference!
Sponsored by the Spokane County Bar Association, this conference will include a combination of technical, legal, and water resource management topics presented by some of the region’s leading water experts. The legal and regulatory landscape around water management is changing – come learn about it!
Conference Theme:
Water Resource Management: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
The conference will provide state of the practice information on the laws, rules, policies, and practical considerations involved in managing water rights in Eastern Washington. It will also cover major case law threads and their ongoing implications. Additionally, attendees will gain insight into current water resource efforts aimed at efficiently managing water in Eastern Washington.
Participants will also have the opportunity to earn Continuing Legal Education credit, Certified Water Right Examiner credit, and Water Conservancy Board training credit.
Session topics:
• Water Law and Rights Overview
• Tribal Sovereignty and Water Rights
• Federal Reclamation Projects and State Water Rights
• Case Law Threads and Retrospective
• Growth Management Act and Water Rights
• Science in the Courtroom
• Water Reuse and Conservation
• And More!
Keynote Speakers:
Day 1: Larry Mattson, Director of Ecology’s Office of Columbia River
Day 2: Judge David S. Mann, Division I Court of Appeals
Conference Co-chairs:
Jamie Morin, Confluence Law, PLLC
Register now to secure your spot!
Visit the Spokane County Bar Association for details.
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